Parent and Family Updates

Colgate provides layers of support for students and a variety of people to help them achieve their goals. Here, we explain two of their primary contacts.

Arrival Day will be exciting, memorable, and bittersweet. Our tips will help you prepare and know what to expect when you get to campus. (Students participating in a pre-orientation program or on a fall varsity athletic team receive specific communication about their arrival date, time, and process and should consult with their program leader for any questions.)

Tips for approaching your student’s journey at Colgate

Dining Services has announced several new initiatives and improvements for Fall 2024, designed to enhance the student dining experience.

Before your student heads off to Colgate, take a few minutes to discuss health care basics to help them to be prepared to manage illness while they are at college.

Colgate has many ways for students to get involved, develop friendships, and build their own community. Learn about the resources and people who can help.

Insight into the course registration process and the resources to support students as they register for classes.

Federal law protects a college student's right to decide when and with whom they share their personal information. Learn what this means for parents, guardians, and other caregivers.

Housing selection is a process that may require students to navigate some challenges or pivot along the way. We offer information, context, and tips for conversations with your student.

The Office of Financial Aid offers tips and resources for families applying for aid for the 2024–25 academic year.