Updates & Messages: COVID-19

The last week has show us the extent of COVID-19 present in the community. It comes on top of increased confirmed cases of strep throat and RSV that are also highly prevalent this fall.

University Physician Dr. Merrill Miller writes to inform about the upcoming vaccine requirement for all students on campus.

Colgate University is sponsoring free transportation to two local vaccination sites within Madison County starting tomorrow, 3/17/21. 

I write with important updates on Commencement 2021 planning efforts.

As we move closer to spring arrival days on Jan. 22 and 23, students received a message sharing a number of important details about the upcoming semester.

We write today to share information and action items regarding the spring 2021 semester for all faculty and staff.

Arrival days for the spring semester are currently planned for Friday and Saturday, January 22 and 23.

Updated rules and regulations from New York State significantly alter the University’s current standards for gatherings in private residences and will also result in slightly reduced hours of in-person dining operations at Donovan’s Pub and Chobani at Hieber Café.

In light of the surge of COVID-19 cases across the United States, and because of test kits provided by New York State, Colgate will offer voluntary antigen testing for all interested students next week.

A communication to the campus community regarding plans for the Spring 2021 semester.