Contact
General inquiries
Phone: 518-580-5355
After-hour emergencies: 518-580-5566
Email: ocse@skidmore.edu
General Advising - Available Monday through Friday, with Zoom-only advising on Wednesdays
Book an Appointment: https://calendly.com/skidmoreocse
Specialized Advising:
Visa and Skidmore Programs Advising: Book with Kendra Nelson
Approved Programs and Travel Seminars: Book with Emily Gaul
Our staff
The Off-Campus Study & Exchanges (OCSE) team is here to support you at every stage of your off-campus journey — from exploring programs and applying, to preparing for departure and returning to campus. Contact us with questions at any point along the way.
Eliza Camire | Director
GPA and non-approved program petitions | Curriculum and course equivalency questions | External program partnerships | Parent concerns| Emergencies | Other complex inquiries
Lisa Hobbs | Senior Associate Director
Health & safety support | Health insurance questions | Financial policies and billing inquiries | Parent concerns | Partner contracts |General advising | Emergencies
Kendra Nelson | Assistant Director of Skidmore Programs & Student Engagement
Knelson1@skidmore.edu | Book an advising appointment!
Skidmore programs (France and New Zealand) inquiries, advising and program management | Approved programs advising | Application and course form questions | Visa application guidance
Emily Gaul | Assistant Director of Faculty-led & Partner Programs
egaul@skidmore.edu | Book an advising appointment!
Faculty-led program inquiries from students, parents, and faculty/staff | Approved program advising and support | Approved program and partner program management | Primary contact for Partner Providers
Emily Ferrara | Operations and Outreach Coordinator
OCSE Application tracking and Application system management | Social media, website, and Event logistics | Internal payment processing | General reporting and all Office Inquiries