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Skidmore College

 

A full-circle college experience

Skidmore 360 is our promise for a comprehensive learning environment. Here, rigorous academics meet experiential learning and powerful extracurricular opportunities for a jam-packed, high-value residential college experience.

 

Foundations for your Future SUCCESS

Build a standout resume by studying with renowned faculty and engaging in a top-tier curriculum. Then, choose from internships, global experiences, research consortiums, mentorship, summer opportunities, and more. The Skidmore 360 model ensures every student has the chance to take advantage of offerings that help equip them for work and life in a competitive post-grad world.

 
Culture
Study Abroad

Study Abroad

We've approved more than 118 programs in 45 countries for you to choose from as well as dozens of opportunities for short-term trips through coursework or research. Even more, your financial aid travels with you.

Off-Campus Study
Citizenship
Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement

Inside and outside of the classroom, you're invited to explore numerous opportunities for community-based learning to expand your future as an informed, responsible, and globally and interculturally aware citizen.

Civic Engagement
Career
Internships

Internships

Internships, externships, and volunteer work to build skills or serve others — Skidmore's Career Development and Community Service teams prepare and connect you with career opportunities.

Career Development
 
 

Only at Skidmore

Distinct programs founded by our community, for our students.

Storytellers' Institute

Storytellers' Institute

Apply for this annual five-week residency for documentarians, a unique opportunity for students, professionals and faculty to develop a non-fiction project within a community of creators.  

StartUp Skidmore

StartUp Skidmore

Every year, students from a variety of majors come together for skill-building workshops designed to connect them with alumni and explore their StartUp ideas.

Tang Museum Internships

Tang Museum Internships

Every year, students fill coveted internship positions at our renowned, on-campus teaching museum and art gallery. Students work side-by-side with professionals and artists in curation, design, public programing, and more. 

Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition

Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition

This annual competition is an opportunity for students from all majors to pitch a business idea, workshop it with alumni mentors, and compete for up to $20,000 in cash prizes. 

The Soil Inventory Project Internships

The Soil Inventory Project Internships

The Covey Lab at Skidmore College hosts competitive summer research internships in collaboration with The Soil Inventory Project (TSIP) to conduct soil carbon research. 

Skidmore EMS

Skidmore EMS

Operated entirely by students who are trained and state-certified at the EMT level or higher, Skidmore College Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) is a New York State basic life support-first response agency that provides on-campus emergency medical care.

Peer Health Educators

Peer Health Educators

From providing simple and sweet therapy dog sessions, to hosting consequential conversations about mental health, sexual health, substance use, and more, students who serve as Peer Health Educators gain valuable experience while giving back to their student community. 

Student Government Association

Student Government Association

As an essential arm of Skidmore's shared governance model, the Student Government Association is a leadership development opportunity for the dozens of students each year who run for various officer positions and hope to have an impact on current and future students. 

Student Employment

Student Employment

Student employment at Skidmore is mission-driven to provide meaningful, skill-building opportunities that enhance students' overall professional development. Opportunities abound in nearly every professional area of the college, from events and communications to business services and more.