Graduate Checklist
Graduate checklist
Please note the dates/deadlines and associated to-dos on your calendar to best prepare for Commencement.
| Feb. 6 | Purchase your cap and gown online. Ordering ends on March 21 for in-store pickup. Orders will be available for pickup at the Skidmore Shop beginning on April 22. Home delivery orders end on April 10. |
| March 9 | Seniors will receive graduation form instructions via email. |
| March 19 | Last day to complete the graduation form. |
| March 23-27 | Senior portraits will be taken at the Skidmore Shop by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the weeklong event. An email will be sent out to the graduating class to register for this event if interested. |
| March 30 | Pre-approved August grads who will be completing requirements over the summer will receive instructions regarding the submission of a degree completion plan. |
| April 10 | August grad degree completion plans due. Plans must be submitted/approved to walk at graduation. |
| April 22 | Caps and gowns will be available for pickup at the Skidmore Shop. If you did not preorder, you will be able to purchase caps and gowns at this time. |
| April 29 | Last day of classes |
| May 1-3 | Study days |
| May 4-7 | Final exams |
| May 11-15 | Senior Week |
| May 15-16 | Commencement Weekend |
| May 16 | The Skidmore Shop will be on-site at SPAC during Commencement with class rings and diploma frames available, and the campus location will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with diploma frames available for purchase. |
| May 16 | Skidmore College's 115th Commencement Exercises |