Colgate University is divided into four academic divisions: the Humanities; the Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Social Sciences; and, University Studies. The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics comprises departments and faculty of national repute. The Division is supervised by a Director who coordinates the various academic departments and programs and who reports to and advises the Dean of the Faculty.

The academic departments within the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics are:  Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology (including the Neuroscience Program). The Division is also the home for the Health Sciences Advisory Committee, supporting students interested in careers in the health professions. All Natural Sciences and Mathematics departments and programs maintain web sites accessible from this page.

The Division sponsors a weekly science colloquium and provides extensive student research opportunities, during both the academic year and the summer.