In 40 days (or less!), you'll be arriving in Hamilton, New York and we can't wait to see you. There are several important things you need to check off your to-do list before you join us on the hill. If you are unsure whether you have completed any of these items, your new student checklist will have the most up-to-date timeline and links for your reference.
Card Access, Parking, Safety, and Move-in Guide
To create a deeper sense of home at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ even before you arrive, it will be quick and easy to check off these few checklist items. The Campus Safety Department (cusafety@colgate.edu) is here to help you, should you have any questions about completing these tasks.
Submit Your ’Gate Card Photo
You will use your every day for access to just about everything on ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s campus.
Register Your Vehicle
If you plan to have a vehicle on campus, you will need to register for a . Login to your account on to register your vehicle.
Confirm Emergency and Alert Contact Information
Please enter accurate contact information to receive .
Download ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Guardian App
The app provides a direct connection to campus safety contacts, anonymous tips, and a safety timer to keep you safe any time of day.
Move-in Guide
The Office of Residential Life (reslife@colgate.edu) has developed a Move-in Guide for you to review. Take a look at the suggested items and begin making your shopping and packing lists. If you are planning on shipping items to campus, please arrange for your items to arrive shortly before your arrival date. Items cannot be shipped before you are assigned a mailbox number, which happens at the end of July.
Additional Items
There are also a few upcoming checklist items that will take more time to complete. Make sure to allocate time this week to complete these responsibilities.
- The through the Moodle platform is due on August 6. D&I is a central focus of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s Third-Century Plan, and this module will introduce you to what D&I is, the history of D&I at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, and how you can contribute to a stronger community.
- We have partnered with Vector Solutions to provide the following trainings: and .These training sessions help us be informed on topics that are vital to achieving a safe and healthy community. These are both due August 6 and require a score of 80%.
- The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Community Reads prompts are your first college assignments, which are due August 6. Be sure to access your copy of Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth now and begin reading soon so you can complete this assignment on time.
If you have questions about these or any checklist items, please let us know at newstudents@colgate.edu.