Parent and Family Updates

Tips on helping your student to rest and rejuvenate after a challenging semester

If your student is interested or already planning a semester off campus — and 64 percent of Colgate graduating classes typically do — there are important discussion points to work through as a family.

Our executive director of disability services shares insight on the process for students with disabilities.

Fall break is the perfect time to check in with your student about their career exploration and preparation journey. Here’s an update on Colgate’s latest career development offerings, and some timely action items to chat about with your students.

Financial aid credit balances for students studying off campus in the spring, spring financial aid disbursements, and 2025–26 financial aid application requirements.

Whether fall break means returning home for a few days, or staying on campus, it’s a great time for students to take inventory, recharge, and prepare for the next chunk of the semester.

Tips for supporting your student through problems

All students may need academic support sometime during their undergraduate career. Experience shows that the earlier they get that assistance, the better. If your student mentions that they are struggling with an aspect of their academics, encourage them to reach out to the Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research.

As seniors look ahead to life after Colgate, family members may be wondering how best to support them in their job search or graduate school application process. Colgate Career Services’ proven steps and tactics help seniors think through tackling their next steps and make progress, even if they feel unsure of their career direction.

When severe winter weather strikes, Colgate follows a careful process, managed by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), for evaluating and determining its impact on day-to-day campus operations. The procedures support a commitment to the safety of community members and their ability to participate in the University’s academic mission.