We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus!

If you have any questions, please refer to the Parent & Family Resource Guide. If you don’t find what you are looking for there, feel free to contact us at parents@colgate.edu.

Campus Updates

Family Talk: Eating and Nutrition at College

Allison Bowers, Colgate’s dietitian specialist, discusses important aspects of eating and nutrition that are particular to college students and the resources that Colgate has in place to support them. She also offers ways that parents, family members, and chosen caregivers can help their students eat well at college.

Dining Services News

Dining Services is excited to announce several improvements and changes for the fall 2023 semester:

• Frank Dining Hall will feature two new concepts: Paper Lantern, a cook-to-order Asian station with a daily rotating menu including new flavors and old favorites such as Korean BBQ, dumplings, fried rice, ramen, and pho, and La Mesa, a West Coast Mexican concept that will include bowls, burritos, tacos, and quesadillas.
• At the Coop, Chop’d and Wrap’d options will move to the deli, available through Boost, and there will be a new greens and grain bowl station.
• At Chobani at the Hieber Cafe, students will showcase their favorite menu “hacks” every week with Saturday Student Select Menus, limited time offers developed by student employees.

Dining Services is also offering one-time membership bonuses for juniors and seniors who purchase a 2032–24 dining membership on or before Thursday, August 24:

• With the purchase of the Premier Plan, juniors and seniors will receive $100 in bonus dollars that can be used at any dining location on campus, including sushi and grab-and-go, plus several locations in the village.
• With the purchase of a Maroon Plan (8-meal plan), students will be automatically upgraded to a ’Gate Plan (10-meal plan) for the fall semester.
• With the purchase of the Raider Plan (70 block), students will receive an additional 10 meal swipes.

Juniors and seniors living in traditional residences are required to purchase the Premier Plan, while those living in suites, apartments, and off-campus locations may opt to purchase any plan. Membership plans can be purchased through the Dine on Campus website, and payment will be assessed to the Colgate student account.

Career Development

Colgate’s Four-Year Career Development Plan is curated to progress with students as they explore and experiment. By design, it will help students reach important milestones.

Career Services is a partner each step of the way. As students clarify their goals, their advisers — dedicated practitioners and industry specialists — guide and support them. Whether your student is a rising sophomore, junior, or senior, encourage them to check out the Career Development page and begin connecting with Career Services early in the fall semester.

Important To-Dos and Dates

August 1, 2023

• Deadline to enroll or waive Student Health Insurance
• Fall term student account payment deadline

August 22, 2023

• Residence halls and dining halls open to returning students

August 24, 2023

• First day of classes

October 7–10, 2023

• Mid-Term Recess

October 27–29

• Family Weekend

Events

Family Weekend 2023, October 27–29

Save the Date! We look forward to welcoming families to campus October 27–29, 2023, for Family Weekend. Details will be released early in the fall semester. Until then, you can research lodging options on the Hotels & Accommodations page.

Your Input

Returning Parent Wisdom Survey

Think back to your student’s first days at Colgate. What was your number one concern for your student as they started college? What do you wish you had known then? Your insight will help us communicate better with incoming families.

Parent & Family Resources

Summer Prep for Fall Semester

The summer before year two, three, or four of college is less stressful than the first year, but there are still things to do to prepare for the return to campus. Vicki Nelson’s Collegiate Parent article “Summer Prep for Fall Semester” shares 10 summer action items and game-changing conversations for family members to have with their returning students.

Books for Families With College Students

This list of books was recommended by the parent program professionals of AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education; while some are geared towards incoming families, several cover important topics through the college experience.

Glossary of Colgate Terms

Confused about co-curricular? Flummoxed by Flex Dollars? Our Glossary of Colgate Terms is here to help.

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