We are thrilled that you have chosen Skidmore as your home for the next four years, and we are excited to welcome you to our community. Skidmore College is deeply committed to the health, well-being and happiness of its community members. Here you'll find information that may be helpful for your transition into Skidmore.
Mandated Course for Incoming Students
In an effort to prepare you for the unique challenges and responsibilities of college
life, we require that every incoming Skidmore student take the Think About It course
offered through our partnership with CampusClarity.
We believe you'll enjoy the assignment. It is an innovative, engaging and informative
online course, created with students for students. In the course, you will examine
the interconnected issues of hooking up, substance abuse, sexual violence and healthy
relationships through a variety of interactive, realistic scenarios and guided self-reflection.
The course promotes a healthier and safer campus environment for everyone.
The course will become available on August 1, 2018. The deadline for completing the course is August 31, 2018. To access the course, click the button below.
Connecting to Skidmore
Skidmore has many opportunities for you to connect to the Skidmore community.
First 6 Weeks Program
It's well-known that what students do at the start of their first semester of college can set the foundation for their next four years. The First 6 Weeks program is designed to help you make a successful transition to Skidmore and lay a strong foundation for the rest of your college career.
The Source
The Source is here to help make the transition to college a little easier by connecting you to like-minded peers, the Skidmore community and the surrounding region. Click the button below to access The Source web portal.
