- All dayFirst-Year Students ArriveToday's Events | Campus
First-year students arrive on campus. - All dayFirst-Year Students ArriveAcademics | Campus
First-year students arrive on campus. - 9:00 AM3hCheck-in and RegistrationToday's Events | Curtis Hall
Required check-in for all new students. Head up the hill to your residential commons check-in area (located near each of the four residential commons’ residences) to receive your room key and ʼGate Card. Then go to your residence hall to unpack and get settled in your room. - 9:00 AM3hCheck-in and RegistrationToday's Events | 113 Broad Street
Required check-in for all new students. Head up the hill to your residential commons check-in area (located near each of the four residential commons’ residences) to receive your room key and ʼGate Card. Then go to your residence hall to unpack and get settled in your room. - 9:00 AM3hCheck-in and RegistrationToday's Events | Andrews Hall
Required check-in for all new students. Head up the hill to your residential commons check-in area (located near each of the four residential commons’ residences) to receive your room key and ʼGate Card. Then go to your residence hall to unpack and get settled in your room. - 9:00 AM3hMove-InToday's Events | Whitnall Field
Welcome to Colgate! Our student volunteers will help you unload your belongings and ensure they make it up the hill to your new home. - 10:30 AM3hFamily Brunch/LunchToday's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Dining halls are open for all new students and their families. Stop by at any time during these three hours to pick up lunch, keeping in mind that parents and families are encouraged to attend their own orientation beginning at 1 p.m. - 10:30 AM3hFamily Brunch/LunchToday's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Dining halls are open for all new students and their families. Stop by at any time during these three hours to pick up lunch, keeping in mind that parents and families are encouraged to attend their own orientation beginning at 1 p.m. - 1:00 PM1hParent & Family OrientationToday's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel
College enrollment represents a significant transition for many students and their family members. What should families expect for their student, for themselves, and from the University during this adjustment period? While students spend an hour unpacking and getting to know their roommates, we will discuss with family members these adjustments, the resources the University makes available, and how family members can partner with Colgate in supporting their students. This session is specifically for parents and family members. - 1:00 PM2hColgate University Women's Soccer at CornellToday's Events | Ithaca, N.Y.
Colgate University Women's Soccer at Cornell - 1:00 PM2hColgate University Women's Soccer at CornellAthletics | Ithaca, N.Y.
Colgate University Women's Soccer at Cornell - 2:30 PM45mWelcome to ColgateToday's Events | Taylor Lake Tent
Official Colgate welcome from University President Brian W. Casey; Provost and Dean of the Faculty Lesleigh Cushing; and Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II. Drs. Casey, Cushing, and McLoughlin will welcome incoming students to the Colgate community, introduce the class to one another, share what it means to be a member of Colgate’s student body, and highlight the responsibilities and expectations of Colgate’s liberal arts education. - 3:15 PM15mFamily Farewell & A Colgate CookiewichToday's Events | Taylor Lake Tent
Find a quiet spot and use this moment to say goodbye (or, rather, ‘see you soon’) to your family and friends. (Remember to thank them, too.) Enjoy Colgate’s long-standing tradition of celebrating special moments like this one with ice cream. - 3:30 PM15mCall to Assemble (a.k.a. Orientation Begins)Today's Events | Taylor Lake Tent
As the Memorial Chapel bells peal from the hilltop, announcing your arrival, join us at the official beginning to your Colgate Orientation! - 3:45 PM1hLink Meeting #1Today's Events | Various Locations
New students will assemble with their Link Groups for their first Link Meeting. Be on the lookout for your Link holding a sign with your specific FSEM number. - 5:00 PM1h 15mDinner with Your Link (Ciccone)Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 5:00 PM1h 15mDinner with Your Link (Hancock)Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 5:00 PM1h 15mHome Away from Home (Brown)Today's Events | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Welcome to your new home away from home! This session will introduce you to professional and student staff from the offices of Residential Life, Campus Safety, and Facilities, who will provide important information on working together with you to maintain an engaging, comfortable, and safe campus environment. - 5:00 PM1h 15mHome Away from Home (MDCC)Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Hall of Presidents
Welcome to your new home away from home! This session will introduce you to professional and student staff from the offices of Residential Life, Campus Safety, and Facilities, who will provide important information on working together with you to maintain an engaging, comfortable, and safe campus environment. - 5:00 PM2hColgate University Men's Soccer at New HampshireToday's Events | Durham, N.H.
Colgate University Men's Soccer at New Hampshire - 5:00 PM2hColgate University Men's Soccer at New HampshireAthletics | Durham, N.H.
Colgate University Men's Soccer at New Hampshire - 6:30 PM1h 15mDinner with Your Link (Brown)Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 6:30 PM1h 15mDinner with Your Link (MDCC)Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 6:30 PM1h 15mHome Away from Home (Ciccone)Today's Events | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Welcome to your new home away from home! This session will introduce you to professional and student staff from the offices of Residential Life, Campus Safety, and Facilities, who will provide important information on working together with you to maintain an engaging, comfortable, and safe campus environment. - 6:30 PM1h 15mHome Away from Home (Hancock)Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Hall of Presidents
Welcome to your new home away from home! This session will introduce you to professional and student staff from the offices of Residential Life, Campus Safety, and Facilities, who will provide important information on working together with you to maintain an engaging, comfortable, and safe campus environment. - 6:30 PM1h 15mTransfer Students - BBQ DinnerToday's Events | Benton Hall, Benton 213
Enjoy dinner with other Transfer students and staff. - 7:45 PM1hCommons Floor MeetingsToday's Events | Various Locations
Led by Colgate’s Community Leaders (CL), this is one of your first opportunities to introduce yourself and meet members of your residence hall floor. In addition to meeting your new neighbors, you will also start building a dynamic living-learning community that can foster success during the upcoming year and throughout your Colgate experience. - 9:00 PM1h 30mWhat Do You Have in Common(s)?Today's Events | Various Locations
This is your opportunity to start to explore your Commons, meet new people, and get comfortable in your new home away from home. Activities will be available across the residence halls and outdoor commons spaces for you to interact, relax, and have fun with your new classmates!