Dates

The dates for the program will differ from Skidmore College academic calendar. Below you will find the proposed dates for the upcoming semester. Please note that the dates are tentative and could change. 

Students should not book any airfare until they are told by the Skidmore Program Manager and/or Frontiers Abroad. 

Spring 2025 (*TENTATIVE and subject to change*)

Geology Track

Arrival: January 20, 2025

Field camp begins: January 21, 2025

Last day of finals: June 21, 2025

Departure: June 22, 2025

Earth Systems Track
Arrival: January 22, 2025
Field camp begins: January 23, 2025
Last day of finals: June 21, 2025
Departure: June 22, 2025

Rediscovering New Zealand Track

Arrival: TBD

Last day of finals: June 21, 2025

Departure: June 22, 2025

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Note #1:  Traveling to New Zealand (all students will arrive in Christchurch) can take two calendar days so please double check your arrival date in New Zealand. For instance, you might need to leave NYC on the 18th of January to arrive on the 20th of January in Christchurch. 

Note #2: Finals at University of Canterbury can end before the published last day of finals but you should not plan to leave early until you confirm your final schedule.