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  • 13 Tips for Move in and Orientation
    Our Links (orientation leaders) shared 13 tips to ease your transition during move-in day and throughout orientation.
    August 14, 2025
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    Pre-Orientation Arrival Day Schedule - Aug. 19
    Read our latest update for information on the Pre-Orientation Arrival Day Schedule.
    August 14, 2025
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    Pre-Matriculation Requirements
    Take a moment to review the New Student Checklist to ensure a smooth move-in process during orientation.
    August 13, 2025
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    August Reminders and Arrival Day Information
    With Arrival Day just a few weeks away, take a moment to review the move-in guide and your new student checklist. Download the Colgate Portal app to get your Orientation schedule.
    August 6, 2025
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    Orientation Schedule and Summer Reading
    Before arriving on campus, make sure to complete a few important tasks, including your first college writing assignment and training (due Aug. 6), checking your new student to-do list, downloading the Colgate Portal app, and reaching out to your new roommate(s).
    July 30, 2025
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    Arrival Day is only one month away. Take a moment to review August to-dos and learn information needed before students arrive on campus.
    July 23, 2025
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    Coming Up on the New Student Checklist
    With move-in day quickly approaching, we've compiled a list of to-dos to help you prepare for your arrival on the hill.
    July 16, 2025
  • Additional Educational Modules/Portal Launch
    Incoming students should complete two required training sessions - AlcoholEdu and RespectEdu - by August 6. The new Colgate Portal will also launch and be available to students on July 10.
    July 9, 2025
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    Educational Modules to Prepare For Your Arrival
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    July 2, 2025
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    June 25, 2025
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