Orientation
Goals And Objectives For New Student Orientation
The purpose of New Student Orientation at Skidmore College is to orient students to our campus community and to prepare them to be successful at Skidmore. Our programming provides information and resources so that students can begin to:
- Transition to life on campus
- Build connections within the community
- Understand our values and community standards
- Prepare for college-level academics
NSO provides only an introduction to the areas enumerated above. Additional programming, growth, and experience is provided throughout the entire first year, some of which is facilitated during the 4th credit hour of the Scribner Seminar and much of which happens organically as students become comfortable in their new community and their living and learning environment.
Fall 2024
We're looking forward to welcoming the members of the Class of 2028 and new transfer students. Schedules will be available in late July/early August.
Class of 2028 &
New Transfers
Fall Orientation Dates
London FYE Orientation
Monday, August 19 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024
International Student Orientation
Invitation-only, registration required
Monday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 28, 2024
New Student (Class of 2028 and New Transfers) Pre-Orientation
Optional but encouraged
Thursday, August 29 – Sunday morning, September 1, 2024
New Student (Class of 2028 and New Transfers) Orientation
Required for all on-campus first-year students
Sunday, September 1 – Friday, September 6, 2024
Fall semester classes begin Wednesday, September 4 Academic Calendar 2024-2025