Arrival in London

Students will travel directly to London to begin the fall semester!

Arrival Day  

Fall 2026: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own flight to London. All London students should plan to arrive in London on August 27th. Students should book flights arriving to London Heathrow Airport before 12 pm. Most flights from the United States fly overnight and arrive in the morning. There will be a designated meeting spot at the airport where students will check-in with the London FYE program staff. Students will receive guidance about transportation options from Heathrow Airport to the residence hall prior to departure. 

Orientation

Orientation activities begin on arrival day with a housing orientation and a neighborhood walking tour. Orientation and welcome activities will continue through the weekend until the start of classes. A tentative schedule for orientation will be provided prior to departure. 

The London FYE orientation is mandatory for all students and students should plan to arrive on the schedule arrival day. Students are not permitted to arrive early or late except in rare circumstances and these requests must be approved by Off-Campus Study & Exchanges in advance. 

Questions regarding the London FYE orientation or arrival day should be directed to Kendra Nelson, London FYE Program Manager in Skidmore's Off-Campus Study & Exchanges, at knelson1@skidmore.edu or +1-518-580-5355.

This page was updated on May 13, 2026.