Finding Your Place: Building Community at Colby
A Colby education is defined not only by academic rigor, but by the relationships, traditions, and shared experiences that shape life on Mayflower Hill.
The Student Engagement Fund ensures that every student has access to meaningful opportunities to connect, participate, and feel at home.
Through True Blue, you can help cultivate a campus community where students don’t just attend classes but build friendships, discover passions, and create memories that last long after graduation.
Where Your Impact Happens
The Student Engagement Fund is Colby’s dedicated investment in student life, traditions, and community-building experiences.
A vibrant campus doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentional support for student organizations, signature events, leadership development, and specific programming that welcomes every student into the life of the College.
From orientation activities and cultural celebrations to student-led initiatives and campus-wide traditions, the Student Engagement Fund ensures that these formative experiences remain accessible and relevant.
By expanding opportunities for connection and participation, this fund helps students integrate into the fabric of the Colby community—building confidence, friendship, and a lasting sense of belonging.
How Your Gift Shows Up
Your gift enables the moments that define the Colby experience. Here are just some examples of how your gifts can help bring our community together:
- $25: Can help support supplies for a student organization event
- $50: Can contribute to inclusive programming that welcomes students into campus life
- $250: Can support a campus-wide tradition or cultural celebration
- $1,000: Can help fund leadership training for student organization leaders
- $2,500: Can provide significant support for a large-scale campus event or new student initiative
Every dollar expands access to experiences that spark curiosity, strengthen relationships, and deepen students’ connection to one another.
