Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Hall of Presidents
If you are participating in the May 2025 commencement, you won’t want to miss the Graduation Fair — your chance to learn about how Commencement Weekend works and everything you need to know to be prepared.Grab some hot chocolate, learn about weekend events, get your Commencement Checklist questions answered — and some of your ToDos completed, including:Order your cap and gownConfirm your name pronunciation for the ceremonyMake reservations for the Friday Commencement DinnerProvide guest informationOrder indoor ceremony tickets (in case of inclement weather)Accessibility accommodationsLearn about on-campus lodging optionsRegister for professional commencement weekend photosOrder your yearbookLearn about class rings and graduation announcementsand more!In order to participate in the 2025 commencement ceremony, students must meet specific eligibility requirements as outlined on the Academic Regulations page.

Today's Events | Drake Hall, Tunnel - Free Store
Spring 2025 Dates:Open Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30pm and Fridays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Open from Jan. 24 to May 2Anticipated Closures:March 14March 18March 21Located under the Drake Hall Tunnel, the Free Store is an initiative by Colgate's Office of Sustainability that aims to reduce landfill waste of usable goods, while increasing equitable access to items students need. We accept donations from during open hours, clean and weigh the items, and "sell" them for free in our small store setting. Items include: clothing hangers, hampers, soft storage, books, clothing, shoes, kitchen supplies, and more.Donations Now accepting donations! To donate, please see our accepted items below and bring your clean, usable items during open store hours only. Please do not leave donations outside of the Free Store during closed hours.Accepted Items:ClothingShoesHangersBeddingTowelsSchool SuppliesKitchen SuppliesSmall Functional ElectronicsLamps & FansMirrorsClean Waste BinsLaundry HampersShower CaddiesDorm DecorationsSmall FurnitureMini-fridges & MicrowavesNot Accepted Items:Damaged or Stained ClothingBroken or Overused ItemsLarge Furniture Food (take it to the food pantries instead) Mattress ToppersUsed Makeup and medicationsUndergarments and socksImportant Shopping Notes:All Colgate students are invited to shop and donate.Only 5 people are permitted in the Free Store at a time.Only take 6 items per person per day. Only 1 of the 6 can be a red-tagged (high-value)All items are completely free.Check out with Free Store staff before leaving! We only take the item number to track our inventory and do not collect any personal information.Be excited that you are preventing landfill waste on campus!Please email sustainability@colgate.edu with any questions.