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Jun25
Reading
Writers Public Readings, Films & Discussions

PALMTN Davis Auditorium: Memoirist Honor Moore (The Bishop's Daughter) & Novelist Hannah Assadi (Sonora)Presented by the New York State Summer Writers Institute and the Office of Special Programs

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Jun26
Reading
Writers Public Readings, Films & Discussions

PALMTN Davis Auditorium: Memoirist Phillip Lopate (A Year and a Day: An Experiment in Essays) & Poet Rosanna Warren (So Forth)Presented by the New York State Summer Writers Institute and the…

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Jul01
Performance - Music
Jazz Concert: ARTEMIS

ZANKEL Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall: ARTEMISFounded by pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of instrumental virtuosos. Along with Rosnes, the quintet features Ingrid…

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Jul03
Performance - Music
Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars

ZANKEL Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall: Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty AllStars featuring Clay Jenkins (trumpet), David DeJesus (saxophone), Steve Davis (trombone), Dave Stryker (guitar), Bill…

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Academics
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Why choose just one path? With over 44 majors, 50 minors, and an average class size of just 16, you’ll collaborate closely with professors and advisors to create a personalized academic experience aligned with your interests. 

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High value
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College is one of the most significant investments you’ll make. You deserve a return that exceeds expectations. That’s where the Skidmore 360 Promise comes in. Beyond rigorous academics, we offer four years of unparalleled extracurricular opportunities — the “extras” that set us apart as a top-tier institution.

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Student Stories

At Skidmore, students often say they come here to "do both." They’re drawn by the freedom to pursue multiple passions — whether it’s science and music, performance and politics, or any combination in between.

And while we could tell you all about it, we think you should hear it from them.

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2,700
Students from 65 countries
44+
Majors and 50+ minors
100%
Demonstrated financial need met
8:1
Student-faculty ratio