Crafting the vibrant community inside our residence halls starts with you. To help us build the best possible living environment for your first year, please review and complete the important steps below. Be sure to note the deadlines — including our first big one on June 1 — so we can get to work on your housing and campus setup.
It’s never too early to start thinking about arrival day. To help you get a head start on planning and packing, check out our housing webpage for move-in details, helpful checklists of what to bring (and what to leave at home), and plenty of details for your transition to campus.
Build Your Residential Experience
Housing Preference Form (required), Due 6/1
- Go to colgate.edu/housingportal or use the button below to log in using your Colgate email address and password (do not use your applicant ID, as it won’t grant you access).
- At the top of the homepage, click on Incoming Student Housing Form.
- Select the Academic Year 2026–27 application and click Apply to begin.
- Follow the prompts, and make sure to click Save and Continue on the Housing Agreement page. (Note: Our team can only review fully completed and submitted forms.)
- If you have any questions, contact the Office of Residential Life at reslife@colgate.edu or 315-228-7367.
Complete the Housing Preference Form
Disability Services Housing Adjustment Form (if needed), Due 6/1
- If you require a disability-related housing adjustment, please complete the Disability Services Housing Adjustment Form.
- The Office of Student Disability Services will review your form and determine your status. Please be sure to include all relevant supporting documentation with your application.
- Visit the Office of Student Disability Services webpage for detailed information about the process or reach out directly to Evelyn Lester, Director of Disability Services, at elester@colgate.edu.
Complete the Housing Adjustment Form (if needed)
Submit ’Gate Card Photo (required), Due 8/1
- Say cheese! The ’Gate Card is your official Colgate identification card and all-access key to living on campus. New students need to provide the University with a headshot for printing on your ’Gate Card ID.
- Visit the ’Gate Card webpage for more information or contact Campus Safety at cusafety@colgate.edu.
To access these and other to-dos, go to your new student checklist and sign in with your applicant email and password.
If you have any questions, please contact newstudents@colgate.edu.
Go, ’gate!
Warmly,
Tara E.W. Bubble
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid