Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-College students come from across the United States, from large cities and small towns, from public and private schools, from different backgrounds and with a wide range of interests and aspirations. Residential students must be a rising high school junior or senior residing in the U.S. and 16 or 17 years of age by the Pre-College Program start date. Students who will be 18 years of age prior to or anytime during the Pre-College Program are not eligible to participate in the program. Commuting students must be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior residing in the U.S. and 15-18 years of age by the Pre-College Program start date. Non-matriculated international students are prohibited from enrolling in Skidmore summer courses.
The approved courses open to high school students are foundation-level courses offered through Skidmore's summer session for college students.
Residential students must enroll in two courses. Commuting students may enroll in one or two courses. Pre-College enroll in a maximum of two courses.
All courses carry full Skidmore College credit, generally transferable to any other college or university.
Pre-College students are required to attend all class sessions throughout the program. The scheduled class times cannot be changed for individual schedules. If a student is unable to fully attend their class on the scheduled days and times, the student will not be eligible to participate in the class or program.
The pace of summer study is quick and the projects, reading, and writing are at a college level, so it can be challenging. But, students find that enthusiastic instructors and peers and built-in support resources keep everything manageable.
We group Pre-College students together in a private and secure residence hall. You will live in a single or double room sharing a common hall bathroom. A dedicated residence hall director and several resident assistants will also live in the building.
A meal plan is included in the residential fees. It is not included in the commuter fees.
Yes. Part of our program is about learning to balance academics and downtime for rest and fun. You'll have access to many of the benefits of a college campus in addition to off-campus trips and activities planned by staff.
Yes. Members of Skidmore's Admissions staff will host a specialized session on choosing a college, applying to college, writing an admissions essay, and more.