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London FYE Welcome

Class of 2026 DRAFT Schedule 

We are monitoring CDC guidance, so this schedule is subject to change.  The final schedule will be available in mid August. 

Monday, August 22

Time
Event
Place
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

New Student Check-In

  • Students must bring their passport with them to check-in where they will receive their Skidmore ID.
TBD
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

President's Welcome and complimentary lunch for students and their families

Murray-Aikins Banquet Room, 2nd floor of the dining hall

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Parent Orientation

Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Student Orientation

Emerson Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. 

Returning to Campus after London

Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
3:45 – 4:10 p.m. 

Free time for families

 

4:15 p.m.

Students return to the Residence Hall with Skidmore Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders while parents proceed to the Scribner House reception.

 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

President’s Reception for Families

  • Meet and Greet with President Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner for Families 

Scribner House  

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Student Dinner

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
5:30 p.m. 

Parents Depart

 
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Social Event

TBA
 

Tuesday, August 23

Time
Event
Place
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast 

Murray – Aikins Dining Hall
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

The Honor Code and Linking London and Saratoga for Academic Success  

Somers Room, Tang Museum
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Intro. to Academic Advising and Student Academic Services

IES Academic Orientation

Somers Room, Tang Museum
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

Murray – Aikins Dining Hall
1:15 – 3:15  p.m.

IES London Information

Somers Room, Tang Museum

 

3:30 – 4:30  p.m.

Sexual and Gender-based Misconduct Policy Information Session

Somers Room, Tang Museum

5:00 – 7:00  p.m.

Dinner

Murray – Aikins Dining Hall

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. 

Social Event

TBA

 

Wednesday, August 24

Time
Event
Place
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
Murray – Aikins Dining Hall
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Meeting with Peer Mentors
Tisch 201 and 202
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Optional activities with the Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders

 
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall

1:00 p.m.
Meet at Bus for Departure to Airport

Case Center Parking Lot