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Thinking of transferring?

At Skidmore, your next chapter starts with support, flexibility, and purpose. We honor your story, help you make the most of your credits, and connect you with hands-on opportunities that move your goals forward — fast.

Flexible and personal

  • Academic flexibility — We evaluate your credits thoughtfully and help you build a path that aligns with your goals.
  • Experiential learning — Get involved in research, internships, and creative work from day one.
  • Personal support — Professors, advisors, and mentors will know your name and support your success.
  • Real opportunity — We value your journey and are ready to help you take the next step.

How to apply

  1. Submit the Common Application for Transfer Students and Skidmore supplement
  2. Include your personal statement
  3. Provide official transcripts from all colleges attended
  4. Submit your final high school transcript
  5. Ask two college instructors to submit academic evaluations
  6. Submit a College Official’s Report confirming good standing
  7. Send a Midterm Grade Report (if currently enrolled)
After you apply, you’ll receive access to your Skidmore Applicant Portal to track your checklist and submit additional materials.

Application deadline
  • Fall entry: April 1
Apply now
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Why I transferred ...

“I transferred to Skidmore because of its reputation as a top liberal arts school with strong STEM departments. In addition, I had several work opportunities at nearby Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital that I wanted to pursue on my path to medical school, so I felt Skidmore was the perfect choice for me.”
Meet Moses

FAQs

 

You’re considered a transfer student if you’ve completed the equivalent of a U.S. secondary school education and have taken at least one full-time semester (12+ credits) as a degree-seeking student at another college or university.

Transfer applications are accepted for the fall semester only. The fall deadline is April 1.

Yes. You must complete at least one full-time semester of college coursework before applying as a transfer student.

You may transfer up to 60 credits from an accredited college or university. You must complete at least two years (60 credits) in residence at Skidmore to earn a degree.

Yes. Need-based financial aid is available to transfer applicants. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@skidmore.edu for more information.

Credit assessment is done student by student with great attention to detail. We recommend using Transferology to get a good estimate, and then discussing your situation with our Admissions team and the Registrar’s Office. 

Highlights: 

  • Courses must be graded C or better to transfer
  • Grades from previous schools do not appear on your Skidmore transcript or affect your GPA
  • Courses in technical or professional areas typically do not transfer
  • Community college courses cannot count toward upper-level (300-level) credit at Skidmore
  • Final transfer credit decisions are made after admission

  • Quarter system: Credits are converted by multiplying by two-thirds
  • Other systems (units, trimesters, etc.): We use the credit conversion key from your transcript to determine Skidmore equivalents

Yes. Skidmore guarantees on-campus housing for all entering transfer students.

Yes. Skidmore has a formal articulation agreement with SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SCCC). Students admitted through this pathway:

  • Receive a full credit evaluation before acceptance
  • Are guaranteed financial aid that meets their full demonstrated need
For questions about transferring from SCCC, email admissions@skidmore.edu. For questions about credits or degrees, email registrar@skidmore.edu.

If you’ve already earned a B.A. or B.S., you cannot pursue the same degree at Skidmore again. However, you can:

  • Apply to pursue the other type of bachelor’s degree
  • Enroll as a non-degree special student to take courses in another major

You must still meet Skidmore’s two-year residency requirement, and up to 60 credits may transfer.

Questions?

Send us an email and we'll connect you with a transfer applicants expert.
Email admissions@skidmore.edu