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Welcome, Class of 2030!

You’ve chosen Skidmore College. Now it’s time to get ready.

Use this page to find the forms, deadlines, academic information, and campus resources you’ll need before arriving in Saratoga Springs. Check back throughout the summer, and watch your Skidmore email for updates from the First-Year Experience team.

– Rachel Roe-Dale, Director of the First-Year Experience and Professor of Mathematics

Complete your FYE Checklist

The FYE Checklist is your main summer to-do list. Sign in through the Skidmore Student System to regularly to complete required forms, placement activities, and other pre-arrival tasks. 
Log in to the Skidmore Student System

Review dates and deadlines

See what is due each month, from academic and health forms to housing and arrival preparations.
View dates and deadlines

Read the FYI from FYE newsletter

FYI from FYE is a monthly email newsletter sent to your Skidmore email beginning in May. Each issue highlights the forms, deadlines, and next steps to focus on that month.

Students receive the newsletter automatically. Families and other supporters may sign up for a companion version with similar reminders.


Read past newsletters
  • May 2026
  • June 2026
  • July 2026

Connect with your class

Join the Class of 2030 Discord server to meet other incoming students and talk about academics, activities, pets, music, residence halls, and life at Skidmore. Student moderators will be available throughout the summer to answer questions.

Note: This is the only official, Skidmore-sponsored forum and social media account for incoming students. Please be wary of Facebook groups, Instagram accounts, or other spaces claiming to be networking spaces for students. 
Join the Class of 2030 Discord

Plan ahead for move-in and orientation

Students move in on September 3 (if you sign up for Pre-Orientation) or September 6. You'll receive emails in early and mid-August with your assigned move-in time but can preview the schedule on the orientation website.

International students must also participate in International Student Orientation starting August 31. 
Orientation details and schedules

Prepare for life on campus

Your first semester begins taking shape before you arrive. These resources will help you understand advising, course registration, orientation, residential life, and more.

FAQs

What to expect on move-in day? What is your Skidmore ID number? Read our frequently asked questions. 
Read FAQs

Contact FYE

Office

Starbuck Center 201
518-580-5070
fye@skidmore.edu

Director

Rachel Roe-Dale
Professor of Mathematics
rroedale@skidmore.edu

Team

Marla Melito, Associate Director
mmelito@skidmore.edu

Christy Brown, Coordinator 
christybrown@skidmore.edu