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Skidmore Cares kicks off
The community service program — founded in 2006 by Skidmore President Philip A. Glotzbach and his wife, Marie Glotzbach — brings staff and families together in a meaningful way during the holiday season.
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The (unofficial) Skidmore fall bucket list
There’s no denying Skidmore loves fall. But, we have an altogether different way of doing things here, and this season is no exception.
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Will you apply Early Decision?
The deadline for Early Decision Round I is November 15. In recent years, about half of Skidmore’s incoming classes enrolled though the Early Decision application process.
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Skidmore community honors veterans
Members of the Skidmore community laid a wreath and raised the American flag as Skidmore College honored veterans at a campus ceremony Monday, Nov. 12.
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Everything I love about Skidmore's dining hall
Harry Mooney ’21 might be the Murray-Aikins Dining Hall’s biggest fan. Read why he calls our award-winning eatery one of Skidmore's "brilliant gems."
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“Skidmore Speaks" examines free speech
The "Skidmore Speaks" series will probe the meaning and bounds of free speech for colleges and communities through workshops and talks Nov. 5-8.
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Why Skidmore? Hear Jesse Epstein’s story
Jesse Epstein, from Long Island, New York, couldn’t find a college that supported his many passions. Then he came to Skidmore.
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Career Jam connects students to alumni and employers
Paige Durrant ’19 pens a first-hand account of the Skidmore Career Development Center’s largest on-campus networking event, Career Jam.
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Skidmore breaks ground for CIS
Skidmore College celebrated the groundbreaking for its Center for Integrated Sciences with a visit from author and scientist, Neil Shubin.
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Creative
Thought
Matters

We believe that every life is made more profound with creativity at its core.

Curriculum

Study what
speaks to you.

No matter what discipline you pursue, you'll look at it from every angle, connecting different modes of thinking and unrelated ideas. Choose a major, combine interests, or forge your own path altogether.

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Campus

Find yourself here.

With award-winning dining and dorms, the perfect college town, and 1,000 acres of natural beauty – there’s a lot of ground to cover. But, like any home, our campus is both a comfortable place to return to and a launchpad for exploring the world around you.

Community

Join a community of individuals.

Welcome to a place thriving with individual expressions, and a unique setting where they all work together. With hundreds of student-run clubs, including dozens of sustainability, health, and wellness programs–you’re invited to explore your unexpected.

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Careers

Create your difference.

No matter what you’re meant to be, do, or inspire, Skidmore is the start of your path to a life of purpose. Here, you’ll find personalized, on-campus resources to explore what’s possible, define your vision, and jump-start your life’s work.

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Sustainability

It's much more than "going green."

We’re completely committed to environmental action. From our own solar field and 29 buildings with geothermal heating and cooling, to student-run composting, gardens, and more–we’re doing it ourselves so our ecosystems, and those beyond them, can reap immediate benefits.

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Skidmore Facts

$44,000

Average First-year Skidmore Grant

40+

Majors & Minors

100+

Clubs and Organizations

8:1

Student-faculty ratio

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Creative Thought Works

See how Skidmore alumni are putting creative thought to work in their fields, their passions and the world in which we live.

'08

"I had the unique freedom at Skidmore to dive into a major of my own design, where I could investigate how art and marine biology inform one another. The chance to go crazy and study my exact interests was incredible."

Courtney Mattison '08

Artist and Ocean Advocate

'06

"Study what excites you. Don't worry how different two areas of study appear. There's always a connection to be made or a new idea sparked. Find something that excites, and you'll use your liberal arts education."

Dan Marino ‘06

Head of Operations, Freight Farms

'98

"Even though I was an economics major, I was also able to take piano lessons each semester and play the viola in the orchestra. I recommend that you enjoy all of the diverse course offerings that Skidmore has to offer."

Christina Ryba ’98

NYS Supreme Court Judge