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Skidmore & You

Reunion 2026 starts now! Check out the full schedule of programs and events.

Need support while you're here? Visit the Information Desk in Case Center. 

Summer is a great time to see Skidmore for yourself. Take a campus tour, meet our admissions team, explore student research and summer programs, catch a free concert, and make time for downtown Saratoga Springs.

Tours are offered most weekdays, with morning and afternoon options, plus select Saturdays.

Looking for a bigger visit day? Join us for our Summer Open House on July 25.

Skidmore offers multiple ways to apply: the Common Application, Coalition Application, and QuestBridge Application. The deadline to apply for Early Decision I is Nov. 1 and the deadline for Early Decision II and Regular Decision is Jan. 8. 

Skidmore meets 100% of demonstrated need for accepted students. Put simply, the cost of attendance - family contribution = your financial aid offer. This simple calculation means we don't gap students, taking the guesswork out of college affordability.

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A lot. And probably not what you expect. A liberal arts education at Skidmore doesn’t ask you to stay in one lane. It teaches you how to research deeply, communicate clearly, solve problems, and create with purpose. Oliver Frontini ’26 shows that range in "Fringe," a senior studio art project shaped by film, literature, history, anatomy, studio art, and four years of interdisciplinary learning.

85% of students complete an internship or professional experience during their Skidmore career (75% complete more than one). You'll work with our Career Development Center for career prep or directly with your faculty as soon as the spring semester of your first year to get hands on with research. 

We just asked the Class of 2026! These fresh graduates are headed to Amazon, Boston Children's Hospital, CVS Health Corporation, Ernst & Young LLP (EY), Fidelity Investments, Paramount Global, and more. Many are also continuing their education, going on to schools like Columbia University, Northwestern University, and Yale University. 

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Every Friday! Our award-winning menu is always a delight, but on Fridays in the Murray-Aikins Dining Hall you can enjoy an array of tenders, including gluten-free and meatless, alongside the best fries you've ever had and macaroni and cheese. The salad bar, deli, global, and other stations are also open!

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Creative Thought Matters

At Skidmore, creativity is the spark, the thread, the rhythm of campus life. It inspires curiosity, fuels collaboration, and elevates excellence — everything you need to begin.

Creative

An altogether different way of doing things that starts with our commitment to creative thinking.
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Where creativity becomes craft

Music and psychology double major Jonah Cadorette ’26 didn’t expect to discover a passion for woodworking. But at Skidmore, trying something new is part of the process — and a hands-on apprenticeship led him down an unexpected creative path. Read the story

Thought

Where bold ideas meet rigorous academics and real-world impact.
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A strong start, from the ground up

In Pollinators in Peril, a first-year Scribner Seminar, students start by getting their hands dirty — designing a pollinator garden while exploring new ideas, new questions, and what it means to grow into college life. Read the story

Matters

Because what you learn here shapes everything that comes next.
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On summits, success, and Skidmore

Student-athlete. Business leader. Mountain climber. Matt Ferrari ’05 traces it all back to Skidmore — where the habits of discipline, leadership, and teamwork took hold and guided him to the summit of Mount Everest. Read the story

 

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Your liberal arts

What sets our top-ranked liberal arts education apart? An emphasis on creative and relevant courses, community-building through small class sizes, and high-impact opportunities.
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Your residential experience

Skidmore consistently earns high marks for student quality of life, dorms, food, sustainability, and the opportunity to make a difference on campus. 

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Apply to Skidmore

There are no application fees and no supplemental essays, and we meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for every admitted student.

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