Prospective students and their guests are invited to see and experience º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s campus through one of the following visit options.
Morning Visit Experience
10 a.m.–noon
10 a.m. - Registration, Hurwitz Admission Center, James B. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Hall 10:15 a.m. - Welcome session led by Admission Officer (15 minutes) 10:30 a.m. - Student-led campus tour (approximately 1 hour) 11:45 a.m. - Wrap up (15 minutes)
Afternoon Visit Experience
2–4 p.m.
2 p.m. - Registration, Hurwitz Admission Center, James B. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Hall 2:15 p.m. - Welcome session led by Admission Officer (15 minutes) 2:30 p.m. - Student-led campus tour (approximately 1 hour) 3:45 p.m. - Wrap up (15 minutes)
Registration
Pre-registration is required for the Morning and Afternoon Visit Experience. Current availability is reflected on the registration page. We are not able to maintain a waitlist for campus visits, and registration must be completed online. Please contact our office if you need to cancel or reschedule your visit.
If you are a school counselor, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ alumnus, or º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ staff member interested in scheduling a campus tour, please contact admission@colgate.edu.
Summer Open House
Friday, August 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come see what makes º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ so vibrant all year long. We invite you to join us on Friday, August 7, for a special Summer Open House. Discover what our students and faculty have been up to this summer, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming school year. Your visit will include deep dives into academics, student life, and the admission and financial aid process, as well as lunch and a student-led campus tour. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Senior Preview Days
These special visit opportunities are designed specifically for high school seniors. In addition to a student-led campus tour, Senior Preview Days include an admission workshop led by a member of our staff that will provide insight on navigating the application process and applying for admission and financial aid.
Saturday, September 26 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Self-Guided Tour
Walk-in visitors are welcome and can register for a self-guided tour upon arrival at the Hurwitz Admission Center, James B. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Hall. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., during the academic year. Summer hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Virtual Tours
Narrated by a º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ student, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s virtual tour takes you to more than 20 locations on campus. Also check out supplemental tours of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s library facilities.
Our virtual tour, information session, and campus visit experience are a great introduction to º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University, but we know you may have additional questions or want an additional perspective. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Admission Conversations are one-on-one meetings for current high school seniors and prospective transfer students with a current º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ student or alumni representative, offering a chance to have questions answered and gain valuable insights from those who know º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ best.
The campus and its surroundings are inspiring.
Eric Fishbin ’20
Virtual Campus Tour
Favorite Places on Campus
Grace Schreiber ’21, Chester, NJ, natural science major
“My favorite places on campus are the great views and cozy nooks of Case-Geyer Library.â€
Jess Stern ’20, Scarsdale, New York, psychology and Spanish major
“My favorite place on campus is willow path when the lights are up, because it brings warmth to my life when I walk home after a long night in the library.â€
Erika Fox ’21, Austin, Texas, film and media studies, computer science major
“My favorite place on campus is the fireplace in the COOP.â€
Jacob Pilawa ’20, Cleveland, Ohio, astrophysics major
“If I had to pick one place, it would be Foggy Bottom Observatory. I’ve spent countless hours at the telescope, in the warm room, and taking photos of the night sky.â€
