Welcome new students; we are glad you are here. This is where you will find your guide to Orientation and the first few days at Colgate.
What to Expect
New Student Orientation prepares students to begin their college experience. At Orientation you will:
Get acquainted with their roommates, classmates, and staff of their Residential Commons
Develop a sense of home in their residence halls
Become familiar with the campus
Be welcomed into Colgate’s community of scholars at Founders’ Day Convocation
Meet their academic advisers
Learn about Colgate’s community expectations
Orientation Schedule
Each Commons has its own Orientation schedule available in the Colgate Portal. Students can download the portal app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
