Skidmore College

Congratulations to the Class of 2018

May23

Lecture

Octavio Roca Talk

Dance Theater: To celebrate the historic visit of National Ballet of Cuba to the Capital Region, renowned dance historian, critic and author of Cuban Ballet, Octavio Roca, will visit Saratoga for an…

Jun07

Performance - Dance

The National Ballet of Cuba, Giselle

sponsored by Skidmore College National Ballet of Cuba dancers are known around the world for their exuberant flair and uniquely Cuban style. Admired for their beautiful footwork, strong dancers, and…

Jun07

Conference

The MDOCS Forum - Keynote Opening Event

Calendar Only Calendar Only: Thursday, June 7 @ 6pm, Payne Room, Tang Museum The Director, Cinematographer, and Editor of the new documentary The Feeling of Being Watched, shows clips from and…

Jun09

Artist Talk

MDOCS Forum - Keynote 2 Hasan Elahi Artist Talk

Tang Teaching Museum Payne: Hasan Elahi is an artist whose work examines issues of surveillance, citizenship, migration, transport, and the challenges of borders and frontiers. His work has been…

2018 grads go forth
Equipped with hands-on experience, new networks, diplomas and a dose of creative thought, grads are ready to tackle both graduate school and the working world.
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Breaking records one brick at a time
Parents and family members of Skidmore’s Class of 2018 have set a new record by raising more than $1.3 million in gifts and pledges for the Class of 2018 Parents Fund.
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Meet the Class of 2018
From academics and athletics, to awards, accolades and even a few (thousand pounds of) chicken fingers eaten, learn what makes this graduating group stand out.
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Everything you need to know about 2018 Commencement
The big day is nearly here! We’re answering all of your questions about speakers, schedules, seating and more.
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Skidmore seniors look back
Friendships and fun. Accomplishments and confidence. Members of the Class of 2018 share how their lives have changed from 2014 to 2018.
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Skidmore's speakers
Skidmore senior class president, Rachael Thomeer, and faculty speaker, Chris Mann, sit down to discuss their upcoming Commencement speeches–inspirations, nerves, hopes and all.
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7,000 Maya fragments
Heather Hurst ’97, Skidmore Scholar in Residence, unveiled illustrations of some of the oldest Maya murals in a life-size installation at the Tang Museum.
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Signs of spring at Skidmore
Misty mornings are ushering in longer, sunnier days, blue skies and warmer temperatures. Could it be possible? Has winter finally had its last day? The only sure way to tell is to look for Skidmore's signs of spring.
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A "Pop-up" of business-minded art
A record-breaking Handmade Pop-up shop became a live-action, business skills laboratory for entrepreneurial studio art students.
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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

$42,000

Average first-year aid

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