Colgate University has numerous programs in place to address food insecurity across campus and to help supplement items that may not be available through traditional meal assistance and financial aid. These programs are free to all students as Colgate works to break the stigma associated with scarcity and hunger.
Trained ambassadors are available to help students with wellness-related topics.
Shaw Wellness Institute, Chapel House, and the Counseling Center have come together to create a peer support program for Colgate students to talk with a peer about issues they are having on campus. This program seeks to help students feel more comfortable and empowered when asking for help or support.
Student staff members serve as Shaw Ambassadors to the Colgate community. They work as Bystander Intervention Facilitators, Campus Partner Liaisons, and Peer Coaches.
Shaw Wellness Ambassadors help Colgate undergraduates identify wellness needs on campus from a student’s perspective — and address them.
Chartwells’ registered dietitian nutritionist offers a variety of services to members of the campus community.
Students who will be hosting group events featuring alcohol must register those events with the university, and be properly trained to ensure that the events are safe.
Contact us with questions, ideas, or to make an appointment by emailing wellness@colgate.edu or calling 315-228-6403.