Accepted Student Information
Required Forms and Program Policies
Download required forms here and view program policies.
Please check back for updates on the information below.
Arrive on Monday, July 1, 2024
- Time 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.: Mandatory arrival time in order for all Pre-College students to attend the required program orientation.
- Check-in location is listed in the Mantdatory Online Orientation! Available in early June. campus map and directions
- At registration, you will receive your ID, your course schedule and class locations.
- Mandatory program and residence hall orientations will be held on Monday evening.
Please complete the transportation formand return to us before June 1.
- For students travelling unaccompanied by parents/guardians, we will make arrangements to pick you up on July 1 from the Albany airport or the Saratoga Springs bus/train station. Pickup is available at these locations only. In order to be met by program staff, make your travel plans to arrive before 3 p.m.
- For students travelling unaccompanied by parents/guardians, we will organize your transportation to the airport/stations listed above on Saturday, August 3; you must check out before 11 a.m.
Students will be assigned to a single or double room equipped with a bed, desk, chair and dresser. No bedding will be provided; students must bring their own. Program participants have access to an indoor pool, tennis and racquetball courts and fitness and weight rooms. The Murray-Aikins Dining Hall has a large assortment of dining options, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections. Cooking in dorm rooms is prohibited. Public computers and printers are available on campus. Every residence hall room has wireless, as do many areas of campus.
What will you need? Packing List
Available on June 10, 2024 at the Skidmore College Bookstore .
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Phone: 518-580-5490
Email: Becky Mattison with questions.
- We suggest $50 per week, not including cost of books or supplies.
- Cash can be deposited on your ID card when you arrive. Your ID card works as your meal card, room key and declining balance card for campus purchases. Parents may add funds online by credit card on the .
- Students are not able to cash personal checks or travelers checks on campus.
Pre-College students are required to attend all class sessions throughout the program. Pre-College students are enrolled in Skidmore College credit-bearing courses along with other undergraduate and pre-college students. 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. This attendance policy is highlighted on the Pre-College Consent and Waiver Release form that students and parents/legal guardians signed when submitting the program application:
Attendance: Except in cases of serious illness, Pre-College students are required to attend the Skidmore Summer Session classes for which they are registered. If a student is to be absent during any of these scheduled classes, the student must obtain advance written permission from the instructor.You will need to provision (activate) your Skidmore Student Account to access campus resources. This step will activate your skidmore email account. Please have your student ID number to begin the process. If you can't find your ID number, please contact precollege@skidmore.edu for assistance.
Click HERE and follow the instructions to create your account. Once you complete this process
you will be able to access Skidmore’s learning management system Brightspace within 24 hours.
*Note: Once you have created your account, all program information and updates will be sent to your Skidmore email, so you are expected to check it regularly.
Access email here: `
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Access to Electronic Materials
The library provides access to hundreds of databases and online resources where you can find articles, books, images, and streaming media.
Please contact the Circulation Department if you have any questions:
Email: circ2@skidmore.edu
Phone: 518-580-5502
Skidmore's IT Helpdesk is ready to guide you through IT questions or issues.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)
* Closed for lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
How to contact:
- Located in Lucy Scribner Libarary , 1st floor
- Email: helpdesk@skidmore.edu
- Help Line: (518) 580-5900 (available during hours of operation only)
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 - 10:00 pm
The Writing Center is an ideal place to get help with your papers. The Tutor/Academic Mentor also offers mentoring sessions to Pre-College students, providing general academic support with study skills, time management, problem-solving, test preparation, assignment outlines, and overall adjustment to college-level academics. This service is free for all Pre-College students.
Click here to schedule an appointment.
We strongly encourage students to take advantage of these academic support services. The skills taught will be helpful and applicable to not only our college-level summer courses, but also to high school courses when students return home.
We know it can be challenging to navigate the college search process. Our colleague from Skidmore's Admissions Office will present an information session on general college admissions for Pre-College students. The workshop will explain and demystify the admissions process, covering topics such as making the most of your college search, the application process, financial aid and scholarships, interviews, and the application review by colleges. We will also discuss college pathways through higher education opportunity programs.
Skidmore undergraduate students will serve as Pre-College residence hall staff this summer to foster a sense of community and enhance the online experience for students.