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Pre-Orientation Programs

On Campus Programs

One of the best ways of making the transition to college life is through participation in one  of the many Pre-Orientation Programs that Skidmore offers first-year students. Whether its hiking in the Adirondacks, creating sculpture or doing community service, there are many ways to meet students with similar interests and goals. Below is a list of the ways new students can connect with one another and with the college experience. Participation in Pre-O is optional, and takes place just before Orientation for all first-year students.

For any other questions or concerns please contact Mary Ann Toia in the Office of Campus Life at (518) 580-8335.

WAITLIST: please email mtoia@skidmore.edu with waitlist in the subject line and your name and program choice in the body of the email. Thank you.


You may register starting June 3rd at 12PM

A limited number of scholarships are available for high-need students on a first-come, first-served basis beginning April 15th 2012. Students may receive 50% to 100% off the program fee. If you would like to apply for a pre-orientation program scholarship, simply send your request as an email message to Mary Ann Toia, mtoia@skidmore.edu with the subject being Pre-O Scholarship request. Please include your student's name and program request with a phone number and email address. You will be notified of your scholarship award by the end of May. 

 

On Campus Programs

Cost

Going to Press with the Skidmore News    
Campus Newspaper
$350        
Record Club/ Writing Rock 
Everything Music
$350
Serving Self, Serving Society  
Community Service
$350
The Tang
Join us in fun while exploring the arts at Skidmore. We do not require that the participants be prospective studio art majors; creative impulses of all kinds benefit this experience.
$350
Theater 
Skidmore's theatre company opens their doors to First Year Students who would like to experience some stage, improv, a play in Lenox MA and meet new people in a fun environment for Pre-Orientation.
$350
Wellness Retreat
This Pre-O has a size limit due to the personalized sessions including; an assortment of local chefs and holistic practitioners including a massage therapist, an acupuncturist, a Reiki master, a nutritionist, a life coach and others. 
$400

Balance
This Pre-O has a size limit due to the personalized attention you will receive when you participate in workshops on Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pranayama and Energy Medicine. from various holisitc practices.

$400
Skidaiko
Skidaiko is Skidmore's student Japanese Drumming club . This Pre-O will provide opportunities to be involved in every part of Skidaiko, from drum-making, to composing, to learning and potentially even to performing for your peers at the Club Showcase.
$350
PEAS
Pre-orientation Experience for Agricultural Sustainability. While participating in PEAS students will explore initiatives at Skidmore and the surrounding community in agricultural and food systems sustainability. The program is led by the Skidmore Student Garden summer manager as well as two upper-class students.                    
$350
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