What Students Need to Know/Dates and Deadlines

Set up Skidmore E-mail

Upon receipt of IT letter - ASAP

You must have a Skidmore email in order to login to your MyOCSE account with Off-Campus Study & Exchanges to submit your post-acceptance materials for London.

If you have difficulty setting up your account, please contact the IT Help Desk (requires Skidmore username to login).

ASAP

You can find information about applying for or renewing your passport online at  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport.html.

To search for a Post Office location that will accept passport applications, visit https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm.

Join Facebook Group

ASAP

Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors that have already completed a semester in London will be part of the group as well.

Academic Interest Form

Deadline: May 15

Once you have enrolled at Skidmore, you need to provide information regarding your academic interests to the Office of Academic Advising. Even if you are "undecided" about a major like most incoming first-year students, please identify three areas of interest. While this form does not have an impact on your enrollment for London, this information will be useful for future faculty advisors.

Deadline: May 16

Expository Writing Directed Self-Placement (DSP)

Deadline: May 20

There are several levels of Expository Writing offered at Skidmore.  The Directed Self-Placement (DSP) will provide important information on which level is most appropriate given students’ current skills. Form will be available in early May.

London Course Registration 

Opens: June 10

Deadline: June 18

Students will be asked to complete an online course registration form indicating their course preferences for London. Course registration for London FYE will open the morning of June 10. Students will receive the link to the online course registration form by email on June 10 from Off-Campus Study & Exchanges. Students will be enrolled in courses on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on when the online course registration form is submitted.

Unlike the registration process for the Saratoga Springs campus, London FYE are not assigned a summer faculty advisor prior to course registration. Instead, your summer advisor is Kendra Nelson, London FYE Program Manager, in Off-Campus Study & Exchanges.

If you are unable to complete the online registration form on June 10, please be sure to discuss this with Kendra Nelson, London FYE Program Manager.

Calculus Placement Exam

Deadline: June 10

Calculus Placement

In addition to the Calculus Placement Exam, students that would like to enroll in Calculus I in London must also meet the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) 1 requirement. The QR1 requirement can be fulfilled by achieving a certain score on the SAT or ACT exam or you will need to take and pass Skidmore's QR1 exam, which will be offered during the on-campus orientation in Saratoga Springs in August.

Reflection and Projection

Opens: June 30

Deadline: August 30

Skidmore requires new students to tell us about their current aspirations, academic and co-curricular aims, and overall educational goals. This "dialogue" begins with the Academic Reflection and Projection Project (RAP). You will be asked to answer one question; please take it seriously and give it some thought before responding. The question is quite broad, yet, we believe it is the primary question you must wrestle with during your college years. In essence, you are asked to reflect on your current place in the world and, imagining a wonderful intellectual and co-curricular life at Skidmore, where you'd like to go. The RAP is used by your Faculty Advisor to discuss future academic plans (only your advisor has access to your RAP). This form opens on June 30.

Deadline: August 30

Placement Exams

Deadline: prior to talking to summer advisor

If you plan to take a World Language, Calculus, Chemistry, and/or major or minor in music, please be sure to take the placement exam before you talk to your Faculty Advisor and register for spring semester classes. This information is critical for setting up your spring semester schedule.

• World Language Placement*

• Calculus Placement

• Chemistry Placement

• Music Theory

*The World Language Placement Exam is for students who have studied French, Spanish, Italian and German and are planning on continuing.  You do not need to take the exam if this will be your first course in French, Spanish, or German. Students interested in Greek and Latin should visit the Classics Department Web site and contact Michael Arnush, Professor and Chair, Department of Classics with any questions.

Music Ensembles

Deadline: January

Students interested in participating in music ensembles and/or private instruction for voice or instrument should fill out the online interest form over winter break and contact the appropriate instructor as early as possible in January. Audition schedules will be in the orientation materials you receive when you arrive in January.

Set up Skidmore E-mail

ASAP

You must have a Skidmore email in order to login to your MyOCSE account with Off-Campus Study & Exchanges to submit your post-acceptance materials for London.

If you have difficulty setting up your account, please contact the IT Help Desk (requires Skidmore username to login). The IT Help Desk can also be reached by phone Monday-Friday between 8:30AM-4:30PM EST at 518-580-5900.

Copy of a valid passport

Deadline: July 1

You can find information about applying for or renewing your passport online at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport.html.

To search for a Post Office location that will accept passport applications, visit https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm.

London Course Registration

Opens: June 10

Deadline: June 18

Students will be asked to complete an online course registration form indicating their course preferences for London. Course registration for London FYE will open the morning of June 10. Students will receive the link to the online course registration form by email on June 10 from Off-Campus Study & Exchanges.

Students will be enrolled in courses on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on when the online course registration form is submitted.

Unlike the registration process for the Saratoga Springs campus, London FYE are not assigned a summer faculty advisor. Instead, your summer advisor is Kendra Nelson, London FYE Program Manager, in Off-Campus Study & Exchanges.

If you are unable to complete the online registration form on June 10, please be sure to discuss this with Kendra Nelson, London FYE Program Manager.

Group Flight Registration

Deadline: late June

Post acceptance materials/forms

Deadline: July 1

London FYE students are required to submit post-acceptance materials to both Skidmore's Off-Campus Study & Exchanges and Skidmore's partner organization in London, IES Abroad.

Please note that one of the required forms for London FYE is health form called the IES Physician's Exam form. This form must be completed by a physician and needs to be based on a physical exam held within 6 months prior to arriving in London (between February 23-August 23, 2018). Forms based on exams held prior to February 23, 2018 will not be accepted. Please be sure to schedule an appointment for a physical and/or immunizations to submit the form by the deadline.

Skidmore College Health Forms (for Health Services)

Deadline: August 1 due to Health Services

The Skidmore Health forms are mailed in May with your London FYE post-acceptance packet and the deadline for their return is August 1. Please be sure to schedule an appointment for a physical and/or immunizations to make the deadline.

*The Skidmore College Health forms are required by all Skidmore students, regardless of whether they study in London or Saratoga Springs. Students going to London must complete the Skidmore College Health forms AND the IES Physician's Exam form.

Student ID

Opens: June 1

Deadline: July 1

Beginning June 1, you will be able to upload a photo for your Skidmore ID. Your ID is essential for your first day at Skidmore, so be sure you upload your photo between June 1 and July 1. 

Please follow the guidelines when submitting your photo. Photos that do not follow these guidelines or are deemed inappropriate will not be processed, causing unnecessary delays when you arrive on campus. If you have difficulty meeting the guidelines, please contact the Skidmore Card Office (518) 580-5854.

The Skidmore Card is much more than a traditional I.D. Not only does it identify you as a member of the Skidmore community, it also allows you access to the dining halls and other campus facilities; operates on the basis of a declining balance account for various purchases on and off campus; and holds all the information concerning your meal plan.

Health Forms

Deadline: August 1

Submit to Health Services
Required of all first-year students

Skidmore Health forms are mailed in May with your London FYE post-acceptance packet and the deadline for their return is August 1. Please be sure to schedule an appointment for a physical and/or immunizations to make the deadline.

*The Skidmore College Health forms are required by all Skidmore students, regardless of whether they study in London or Saratoga Springs. Students going to London must complete the Skidmore College Health forms AND the IES Medical Report form.

IES Physician's Exam form

Deadline: July 1

London students are required to submit the IES Physician's Exam form which must be completed by a physician. This form is in addition to the Skidmore College Health forms required by all first-year students. Please be sure to schedule an appointment for a physical and/or immunizations to make the deadline.

Please note this form must be completed by a physician and needs to be based on a physical exam held within 6 months prior to arriving in London (between February 22-August 22, 2019). Forms based on exams held prior to February 22, 2019 will not be accepted. Please be sure to schedule an appointment for a physical and/or immunizations to submit the form by the deadline.

Proof of Insurance (for Bursar's office)

Deadline: August 1

All students attending Skidmore (in Saratoga Springs and London) need to have proof of U.S.-based health insurance. The College offers a reasonably priced, primary student insurance plan. During the month of July, the Bursar's Office will provide information about the student health insurance plan offered through Skidmore. All students (in Saratoga Springs and London) are required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan OR provide proof of alternative insurance coverage through a comparable plan. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Bursar's Office at (518) 580-5831.

Completion of the online waiver/enrollment form is required by August 1.

London students will also receive supplemental international health insurance from both Off-Campus Study & Exchanges and IES Abroad. There is no additional charge for this international insurance and it cannot be waived.

Health Education Course

Deadline: Part I-August 1-31; Part II-October TBA

Required of all first-year students

Residential Life 

Questionnaire available early November 

• Wondering what it's like to live in a Skidmore residence hall?

• Need to know what to bring?

Note: The Residential Life Housing Questionnaire will be emailed to London students in early-to-mid November to submit their preference for spring semester housing on campus. 

Spring semester housing assignments will be sent via email in mid-January, usually about 1-2 weeks prior to the start fo the spring semester.

Lost Skidmore ID card

ASAP
Deadline: January 15

The Skidmore Card is much more than a traditional I.D. Not only does it identify you as a member of the Skidmore community, it also allows you access to the dining halls and other campus facilities; operates on the basis of a declining balance account for various purchases on and off campus; and holds all the information concerning your meal plan.

Skidmore Urgent Notification System

Beat the rush and register your motor vehicle online. By registering in advance, you can visit the Campus Safety table on opening day and pick up your vehicle decal without hassle. There is a fee of $110 for an academic year (or $55 per semester) to park a vehicle on campus. This fee is charged to your student account. All vehicles parking on campus MUST be registered with Campus Safety.

Bicycles – If you plan to have a bicycle on campus you must register the bicycle with Campus Safety.  Registration takes place in-person at the Campus Safety office in Jonsson Tower during the first weeks of the semester. 

Skidmore's dining services does more than just provide food. It provides students with quality food, convenient locations, and a variety of options. Look to Dining Services for:

• Questions about nutrition

• Menus

• Special diets

For all packages, please write your last name (in large, bold letters) on all four sides of the package. Packages will be available for pick up during Orientation.

August 30

RAP

Arrive at Skidmore campus in Saratoga campus in Saratoga Springs, NY. Students should check-in from 9-11:30 am.

Welcome message from Off-Campus Study & Exchanges (via email)

For London

• London First-Year Experience Packet

•  Register for your MyIESabroad online account (sent via email)

For Skidmore

• Bursar's Office Information about Skidmore's payment plans

• Office of the First-Year Experience Packet

For London

• Register for your MyIESabroad online account (sent via email)

For London

• Confirmation of course enrollments (mid-July via email)

 For Skidmore

• Tuition Insurance Information

• Work Study Information

For London

• Housing assignments (mid-August via email)

For Skidmore

• Health Insurance Enroll/Waive Information

• Saratoga campus Post Office box assignments (via email)