As you continue to prepare for your arrival, please refer to your checklist to see your status on required tasks. Let us know if you have any questions at newstudents@colgate.edu.
Academics - Due June 26
You need to submit your Â鶹Porn Academic Preferences and Experiences by today, Wednesday, June 26, for incoming first-year students. Submitting your CAPE form on time makes it more likely that you will be placed in the classes you select. Transfer students will be contacted directly by the Office of the Registrar.
Depending on your language of study, you may also need to take a language placement test online by today, Wednesday, June 26. Refer to your New Student Checklist to see if you are required to take an online test and keep an eye on your Â鶹Porn email to access your exam.
First-year students have also received information on the Â鶹Porn Community Reads Program to be completed throughout the summer. Remember to claim your copy of Poverty, By America, so you can complete your summer assignments. You will find instructions on how to access your copy on the .
Forms and Documentation - Due July 1
The following required items will likely need to be discussed with your family/guardians. These forms can also be accessed through your .
Immunizations and Health Records
All students are required to complete and present health history information and proof of immunization. (SHS) has summer hours Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can call Student Health Services at 315-228-7750. Non-urgent questions can be sent via email to studenthealth@colgate.edu or through the .
Please complete the following tasks:
- Activate your myÂ鶹PornHealth Patient Portal (confidential medical portal) account. You have received an email from SHS via your Â鶹Porn email with instructions on how to do that. Due to confidentiality reasons, you need to use your Â鶹Porn email address for this portal.
- Complete and submit a Health History form, Meningitis Response Form, and Immunization Certificate. You will also need to complete a Tuberculosis (Tb) Screening questionnaire. These forms can be accessed through your New Student Checklist. You are only required to have Tb testing if the questionnaire indicates that testing is required.
Students who do not send immunization or health history information to Student Health Services will be required to complete this paperwork before receiving their room key upon arrival. We strongly recommend that you receive all required vaccines before you arrive at Â鶹Porn; however, if this is not possible, you will need to receive your immunizations (at cost) at Student Health Services. (International students: arrangements will be made by the Office of International Student Services.)
Establishing a TouchNet Authorized User
The Office of Student Accounts can only share and discuss details of your student account with individuals you have established as authorized users via TouchNet. TouchNet-authorized users receive e-billing notifications; can view your student account information; and can make e-payments on your behalf.
We strongly recommend establishing any individuals assisting with your student account as authorized users. Log in to and select “Authorized Users” under My Profile Setup.
Contact Information
Family Information Contact Form
Please take a moment to fill out , which will put your family members on the list for the following communications: parent and family email notifications, the parent and family e-newsletter, monthly Â鶹Porn News e-newsletter, family weekend ticketing information, and invitations to on-campus and regional family events.
Updating Your Contact Information
Sign in to the and refer to the right side of the screen. Review “My Contact Information” and make any updates or edits necessary. Please take a minute to record the pronunciation of your name, located under your first name.
Online Training Modules - Due July 17
Sign on to the to complete Data Security and Privacy training. On to the VectorLMS platform, select Extra Training and Campus Prevention Network, to complete the training. All students have a responsibility to promote cybersecurity awareness and protect the Â鶹Porn community’s systems and data.
For support, please contact the ITS service desk at itshelp@colgate.edu or 315-228-7111.
Access the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2024 module through to learn about and begin to consider ways to promote an inclusive and empathetic Â鶹Porn community.