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It is our pleasure to invite all members of the Skidmore community to join us on May 22 at 10:40 a.m. to watch a livestream of the 110th Commencement Exercises celebrating the graduating Class of 2021.

Parking and transportation instructions, information about the entry process to SPAC, details about the ceremony, and notes about the rain plan all follow below.

While guests cannot attend SPAC ceremony, a free viewing event will be held for parents and families at Saratoga Springs City Center.

I’m pleased to announce that during our 2021 Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 22, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Skidmore College will bestow honorary degrees upon Cornel West, one of America’s leading public intellectuals, and Janet Guthrie, the first woman ever to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released guidance on Tuesday, April 27, exempting fully vaccinated individuals from outdoor masking under specific circumstances.

As I shared in my most recent email regarding Commencement 2021, the College has been considering options for safely holding a number of pre-Commencement events, particularly during Senior Week.

As shared earlier this month, Skidmore plans to hold commencement exercises for the Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 22, as an in-person event.

We are pleased to share that Skidmore College plans to hold commencement exercises for the Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 22, at an in-person event open to the entire senior class, provided that state and local health and safety guidelines allow. The location will be determined based on circumstances and state guidance in the weeks ahead.