As Colgate does not have a summer academic term, students’ regular housing assignments do not cover the time period between spring and fall semesters, May to August. Through the summer housing program, housing is available to students who meet specific criteria demonstrating a need to be on-campus for the summer. Summer housing is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications open in April.
Each summer, there is limited housing available for students who meet any of the following criteria:
Graduating seniors and students who are working off campus are not eligible for the Summer Housing Program.
Open date: Summer housing begins in May, when residence halls close to non-graduating students, as noted on the academic calendar.
Close date: Students will be billed for the dates they stay on campus until the day prior to their expected arrival date as listed on the Colgate academic calendar.
Students who do not have a housing assignment for the following Fall semester will be required to move out during the week of August 4. Exact dates to be disclosed at the time of receiving your summer housing agreement.
The dates above represent the earliest and latest dates during which students may reside in the Summer Housing Program. Students do not need to reside on campus for the full summer; however, preference will be given to students based on the length of their on-campus stay.
Students apply for summer housing based on the number of nights they need to stay.
Summer housing applications open in April for the current year.
During the application period, students may apply for on-campus summer housing via the student housing portal. Summer housing assignments will be communicated via email in early May.
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed after all other applicants have been housed. Since applications are reviewed and placed on a first-come, first-served basis, late applications may not receive summer housing.
The Summer 2025 housing cost is $24 per night. Students apply for summer housing by the day.
The resident agrees to make payments in accordance with the billing schedule and payment methods of the Office of Student Accounts.
Students have until May to amend their summer housing reservations. No refunds will be issued for summer housing beyond that deadline. Students who leave their housing assignments early will still be charged for the entire number of nights in their summer housing agreement.
Students will be responsible for any damage to residence hall property during their stay.
The location of summer housing for this year is Pinchin Hall, Curtis Hall, and Drake Hall.
The room and board plan includes three meals per day at the campus dining facility from Chartwells. Additionally, Pinchin Hall, Drake Hall, and Curtis Hall all have full kitchens accessible with a Gate Card once students have completed the required kitchen training.
While summer housing is in session, the lot next to 113 Broad Street and overflow parking spots are located at the stadium.
Two students remaining on campus for the summer who wish to live together may indicate that preference as part of their application. Students may only request one roommate, and the request must be mutual to be accepted.
Students working on campus during the summer are not required to live on campus and may choose to live off campus. There is no lottery for off-campus summer housing.
Those considering an off-campus residence should be mindful of the following:
Please direct questions about the Summer Housing Program to the Office of Residential Life.
Winter break housing is available to students who do not have alternative arrangements while University residences are closed for the weeks between the fall and spring terms.
Students requiring housing over the winter break period should complete the application in their housing portal.
Generally, students are away from campus during school recesses, including:
Students who choose to remain on campus may continue to reside in their normal on-campus residence, but must first register with the University via the student housing portal. This registration is important because it helps University personnel maintain a safe, fully functioning campus for students who remain on campus.
University residences close for the weeks between the fall and spring terms. Students who require on-campus housing during that time may apply through the late-stay and early-arrival processes in the housing portal.
Colgate’s academic calendar lists the dates at which residential facilities open and close for each semester.
Students whose plans may necessitate an early arrival for the fall semester must receive permission from the Office of Residential Life. Early arrivals are limited to students participating in a pre-orientation program, student-athletes with scheduled practice, and student employees who require on-campus housing prior to the official opening of the University residences, as noted on the University's academic calendar.