Events
Move-In and Check-In
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 9am to 12pm
Check in at your Residential Commons and receive your ‘Gate card, room key, and other important information. Move your belongings into your room with the help of Colgate’s student-athletes. Go 'Gate!
Indigenous Student Welcome
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 10am to 1pm
The Native American and Indigenous Learning Community welcomes first-year Native American and Indigenous students to Colgate! Stop by the Native American and Indigenous Studies Student Lounge in...
Parent and Family Brunch
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 10am to 12pm
Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to pick up brunch or lunch. Parents, guardians, and family members are encouraged to attend their own orientation, beginning at 1:15 p.m.
Colgate University Men's Soccer at Vermont
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 1pm to 3pm
Colgate University Men's Soccer at Vermont Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/colgate
Parent and Family Orientation
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 1:15pm to 2pm
This session is specifically for parents and family members. Join Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II and Associate Director of Parent Communications Katie Child for an...
Transition to Athletics Campus
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 2pm to 2:30pm
Students should meet back up with their families and walk together down Peter’s Glen (in front of Frank Dining Hall) to Sanford Fieldhouse for this Welcome session (approximately a 15-minute walk)....
Link Meeting 1: Welcome & Introductions – Required
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 4pm to 5pm
Meet your orientation group and your Link. Start with icebreakers and games, while also learning about resources, expectations, and how to make the most of your orientation.
Community Meeting - Required
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Meet your Community Leader (CL), a peer mentor who lives in your community and helps you navigate living on campus. You’ll have the chance to make new connections with those in your residence hall...
Dinner with Links
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Have dinner with your group. Your Link will lead you into the dining hall at a specific time; please follow them. You’ll also learn how to navigate the dining hall, so you’ll become an eventual pro.
Dinner with Links
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Have dinner with your group. Your Link will lead you into the dining hall at a specific time; please follow them. You’ll also learn how to navigate the dining hall, so you’ll become an eventual pro.
Transfer Student Dinner
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 5:15pm to 6:15pm
All new transfer students are invited to an evening of good food and great company on your very first night on campus. This dinner is designed specifically for you—a chance to step away from...
Community Meeting - Required
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Meet your Community Leader (CL), a peer mentor who lives in your community and helps you navigate living on campus. You’ll have the chance to make new connections with those in your residence hall...
Dinner with Links
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Have dinner with your group. Your Link will lead you into the dining hall at a specific time; please follow them. You’ll also learn how to navigate the dining hall so you’ll become an eventual pro.
Dinner with Links
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Have dinner with your group. Your Link will lead you into the dining hall at a specific time; please follow them and learn how to get the most out of the dining halls.
Commons Events
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 8pm to 10pm
At this first event hosted by your Residential Commons, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your new home. Meet your Commons’ Co-Directors, Residence Life Area Director (AD), Residential Fellow,...
