Skidmore College

Jul17

Tang Tour

Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Rachel Seligman

TANG Atrium: Experience a BehindtheScenes Tour with Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator Rachel Seligman on Tuesday, July 17, at noon.This tour is free and open to the public.

Jul19

Performance - Music

Upbeat on the Roof with Wurliday

TANG Rooftop: Fronted by a pair of powerful vocalists—Ilana Morris and Tyrone Hartzog—Wurliday brings an exciting blend of soul and funk to its Upbeat debut. The Albanybased band packs a lot of…

Jul24

Tang Tour

Curator’s tour of 'Give a damn.' with Rebecca…

TANG Malloy Wing: Join Mellon Collections Curator Rebecca McNamara for a tour of Give a damn. on Tuesday, July 24, at noon. This event is free and open to the public.

Jul26

Performance - Music

Upbeat on the Roof with Golfstrom

TANG Rooftop: Golfstrom calls what it plays “vintage oldworld music.” What exactly is that? Popular music of the 1930s through the 1960s from regions in Europe and America. Band members are…

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Mentors for some of life’s biggest moments
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A student’s tour of Saratoga’s coffee scene
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2018 grads go forth
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First responder research saves lives
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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