Colgate University

Colgate University is on a 575-acre campus in a small town setting in Hamilton, New York, not far from Syracuse and Utica. There are many activities and organizations for Colgate University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Colgate University also has fraternities and sororities.

Colgate University has a thriving COVE (35+ community service groups). In fact, more students participate in COVE (35+ community service groups) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Colgate University include Student Government Association, Cultural/ethnic interest groups, Student communications/publications (including WCRU radio station) and Club sports/Outdoor Education.

Colgate University students' favorite campus events are Dancefest, Global Leaders Lecture Series and Colgate/Cornell Hockey Game.

Colgate University Housing

Colgate University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. There are 2,884 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,042 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Colgate University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Colgate University Athletics

At Colgate University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the unversity, funding, and compention level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Colgate University:

Safety at Colgate University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Colgate University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Colgate University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Colgate University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Colgate University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Colgate University, take Route 90 to Hamilton, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Syracuse Hancock International airport.

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