Supporting Student Success

Stop, Drop, and Roll

It can be difficult for a parent or family member when their college student calls or texts with a problem. Not seeing them on a daily basis makes it hard to gauge the magnitude of the situation. We encourage you to follow the Stop, Drop, and Roll method.

Academic Support Through the Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research

All students may need some extra 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.

Financial Aid News & Tips

Learn about financial aid credit balances for students studying off campus in the spring, details on spring financial aid disbursements, and when to apply for financial aid for the next academic year in our Spring 2025 Financial Aid News and Tips article.

Colgate Family Talk

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Students face and make a variety of choices about alcohol and other drugs while at college. Members of Colgate’s Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Use offer insight and guidance about the educational and support resources in place and the ways that parents, family members, guardians, and other caregivers can partner with Colgate to support their students.

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.

Find more topical videos on our Family Talk videos playlist.

Career Services

Career Development Conversation Starters

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.

Steps and Tactics for Seniors

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. 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.

Should We Track Our College Kids?

With location tracking apps like Find My and Family Locator, parents may grapple with peace of mind versus respect for student autonomy and privacy. David Tuttle’s Collegiate Parent article gives the perspective of a college administrator (and advocate for student independence) and of a parent with anxiety.

Tips for a Successful Fall Break

Whether their student is returning home or staying on campus for fall break, parents will want to consider changing family dynamics and their students’ need to take inventory, recharge, and prepare for the next chunk of the semester.

Campus Updates

New Transportation Department

With the formation of an in-house transportation department, Colgate has launched a new shuttle service, one of several new services being developed in response to student requests and feedback about getting around both on and off campus. The new Colgate Shuttle began operating at the start of the fall 2024 semester.

When Winter Weather Strikes

Winter is just around the corner. Check out these tips from our Environmental Health and Safety team about Colgate’s inclement weather practices and how students can embrace all that Mother Nature brings to campus.

Colgate Introduces Narcan (Naloxone) Access and Training

Colgate has announced several proactive steps to educate the community about the dangers of accidental overdose from opioids and provide greater access to resources that could save lives: free distribution of Narcan/naloxone and training.

Important To-Dos and Dates

• Office of Student Accounts
• Spring 2025 course registration is scheduled for November 11–15. Financial holds will prevent participation in this registration process.
• Spring 2025 term billing notifications will be shared the first week of December, with balances due in early January.
• New this year! 1098-T tax statements will be available in TouchNet. Please be sure your student has indicated you are authorized to access the 1098-T in TouchNet.
• 2024–25 Student Residences and Dining Halls Schedule
• Closed for Winter Break, December 21, 2024, noon*
• Open for Spring 2024 Semester, January 18, 2024 9 a.m.
• Closed to all students except seniors May 10, 2024, noon
• Closed to all seniors and guests, May 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

*Except for students with prior approval from Residential Life

View the official Academic Calendar

Events

Family Weekend 2024, October 18–20

We look forward to welcoming families to campus October 18–20, 2024, for Family Weekend. If you haven’t already, please register today. Weekend highlights include open classes on Friday, the Family Weekend Dinner on Friday evening (advance reservation required; no charge for the meal; cash bar); an a cappella concert, Multicultural Fashion Show, Saturday Wellness Break, athletics events, and more. A full schedule of events will be posted soon!

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