About Colgate University
Jewish life at Colgate is vibrant, welcoming, and full of excitement! The student-led Colgate Jewish Union offers something for everyone. From High Holiday services to bagel brunches, we strive to create a community which is open to all. Thanks to wonderful students, committed staff and a supportive administration, we have enjoyed great success. The Colgate Jewish community makes significant contributions to life at Colgate as it seeks to enrich students’ experiences both as scholars and as Jews.
3000 Undergrads
25 Graduates
300* (10%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
0* (0%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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Campus Information
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Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus
Engagement Internship
Israel Fellow
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
For more information on Jewish life on this campus, contact the university's student/religious life department.
If you are part of a Jewish student organization on this campus, learn how to become affiliated.