Commuting students

Eligibility

The commuting student must permanently reside locally or stay with authorized and responsible adult relatives that are able to provide care, shelter, meals, and supervision to the student for the duration of the Pre-College Program. On-campus housing is not included or permitted. Domestic and international students who reside outside the local Saratoga area that need accommodation or visa/I-20 support are not eligible for the commuter option. Students found in violation of this policy will be immediately dismissed from the program

Transportation

Student transportation to and from campus is the sole responsibility of the parent/legal guardian. Commuter students must provide their own transportation to/from Skidmore. 

Pre-College students may not ride in cars of program or campus peers, including cars of other commuter or college students. Transportation must be arranged and supervised by the parent/guardian.

Commuter students who plan to park on campus during the program must register their vehicle.

Dining 

Commuter students do not receive a meal plan through their tuition and program fees. Commuters do have the option of adding funds to their Student ID Card account that can be used in the dining hall, cafes and vending machines on campus (also see Skidmore ID Cards below). 

Campus Access

When not in class, commuter students may wish to study or spend time on campus. Lucy Scribner Library, campus common areas, and cafes are open to all commuter students.

Residence Hall Access/Policies

On-campus housing is not available or permitted for commuting students. All Pre-College students are prohibited from being in the vicinity of campus apartments (including Northwoods and Sussman Village/Hillside) or any on- or off-campus college housing except the Pre-College residence hall. Pre-College commuters may visit their friends in the Pre-College residence hall; all visitors must sign in to the residence hall with their ID as a guest and depart the Pre-College residence hall by 11:00 p.m. Commuters may spend time with their Pre-College host friend and peers in the dorm lounge areas. All guests must abide by the Pre-College Program residential policies.

Student ID Cards

Communting students are welcome to add funds to their Skidmore Student ID Cards for campus meals/purchases.

• Go to https://get.cbord.com/skidmore/full/guest_deposit.php
• The ID number will always begin with a 00 and is printed on the ID card
• The last name must match the name printed on the Skidmore ID card
• Proceed through the payment portal

If you have an issue adding money to your Skidmore card, please get in touch with the Card Office via email at dlebaron@skidmore.edu or in person at Starbuck Center, lower level.

Policies

Please review all of our Pre-College Program policies and forms. Students and their families are expected to review these forms and policies together.

Social Activities & Events

Commuter students are welcome to attend events hosted on campus as well as the scheduled activities listed below. Please contact mpaquett@skidmore.edu one week in advance of the scheduled activity to secure your spot. Activites TBA.