Founders' Day Convocation

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 All day

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The Founders' Day ceremony commemorates Colgate's historic origins, and welcomes the first-year class into the University's community of scholars.

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Aug 27
7:00 AM
Breakfast on Your Own
Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall, and The Coop - O'Connor Campus Center
Aug 27
8:30 AM
Drop/Add for All Students Begins
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Please visit the Registrar’s Office website (www.colgate.edu/registrar) for details on the Drop/Add schedule.
Aug 27
9:15 AM
Pre-Professional Information Session: Languages and Off-Campus Study Information Session
Today's Events | Lawrence Hall, 105
Inviting all students with an interest in language study or traveling abroad during their time at Colgate. Also, get questions answered regarding your language placement, financial support for traveling abroad, and meet faculty members in the language department. Please note: this session will be repeated at 2 p.m.
Aug 27
9:15 AM
Pre-Professional Information Session: Teacher Certification
Today's Events | Persson Hall, 27
Inviting all students who are considering becoming a teacher. Engage in this panel discussion with Meg Gardner and current students in the education major to learn about the path to the profession and ask questions.
Aug 27
9:15 AM
Pre-Professional Information Session: Understanding your Calculus Placement
Today's Events | McGregory Hall, 217
Inviting all students placed in a calculus class this semester to meet faculty members from the math department. Please note: this session will be repeated at 2 p.m.
Aug 27
10:15 AM
Get Ready: Admin Deans (Ciccone)
Today's Events | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Your Administrative Dean will help prepare you for the start of your Colgate career and introduce important academic and support resources available to you.