Social Hosting Training
Students who will be hosting group events featuring alcohol must register those events with the university, and be properly trained to ensure that the events are safe.
Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment
The fraternity and sorority community at Colgate is composed of eight internationally affiliated organizations. Many students find that joining a fraternity or sorority provides them with a home away from home and a foundation for leadership, academic, athletic, service, and interpersonal opportunities. The decision to join a fraternity or sorority is a lifelong commitment, with connections lasting long after graduation.
Hosting Events with Alcohol FAQs
See below for a list of frequently asked questions and their answers. If you still have any questions, contact information is available at the bottom of the page.
Catered Events
Catered Events with Alcohol
Catered events are organized functions held inside or outside a residential facility, common space in a residence hall, fraternities and sororities, Parker Commons, or other approved large campus venues where alcohol is served to students of legal age by a licensed caterer, which are open to students of Colgate University. Catered event hosts are responsible for informing their chosen caterer of, and ensuring full compliance by the caterer, with these requirements.
Large-Invitation Events
Large Invitation Events with Alcohol
Large-invitation events are organized functions held in the common areas of a common space of a residence hall, fraternities and sororities, apartment or townhouse where alcohol is served to of-age students, that are open to students other than those who live in the residential unit and their invited guests, or that exceeds sixty-five (65) attendees. The attendance of the event may not exceed the maximum permitted occupancy of the space, as determined by the University.
Private Events
Private Events with Alcohol
For the purposes of this process, “small private events” are organized functions held in the common areas of a residence hall, fraternity or sorority, apartment or townhouse where alcohol is served to of-age residents of that residential unit and their guest(s), with a minimum of twenty-five (25) but not to exceed sixty-five (65) attendees. The attendance of the event must not exceed the maximum permitted occupancy of the event space, as determined by the university.
