Congratulations on joining the Colgate community! Here’s everything you need to get ready for your Colgate experience. Checklist Available in mid-May, this first-year checklist will help you meet all of your deadlines before arrival. Check out how you are doing (pun intended). New Student Checklist Finances and Payments Here’s what you need to know, from tuition refund insurance to ’Gate Cash. Financial Information Student Health Insurance Activate your student health insurance or file a waiver. Required Health Insurance InfoShare: Access to records InfoShare allows students to share select records online with trusted individuals like parents or guardians. InfoShare Living on Campus Incoming first-year students submit a housing preference form during the summer before being matched with a roommate and receiving a housing assignment in August. Learn more about the Residential Commons program and buildings in which first-year students live. Residential Commons Clubs and Organizations Get Involved is Colgate's permanent online activities fair. Start finding your favorite clubs now! Get Involved Internship and Career Resources Leveraging a liberal arts education and Colgate’s extensive network of dedicated alumni, Career Services empowers students to cultivate professional relationships through experiential learning and real-world immersion. Career Services Academic Support and Disability Services Colgate's Office of Academic Support and Disability Services is prepared to assist you with making a smooth transition to college. Please contact the office regarding accommodations for individual needs. Academic Support and Disability Services Sustainability Help uphold the University’s tradition of sustainability while being a part of the many initiatives to come as Colgate begins its third century as a carbon-neutral campus. Sustainability
