Arrive on Monday, June 29, 2026

• Time 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.: Mandatory arrival time in order for all Pre-College students to attend the required program orientation.
• Check-in location is listed in the Mantdatory  Orientation available in early June. campus map and directions
• At registration, you will receive your ID, your course schedule and class locations.
• Mandatory program and residence hall orientations will be held on Monday evening. 

To ensure the safety and smooth transition of all students, we need to review and approve your arrival and departure plans for the program.

Residential students: Complete your residential transportation by clicking here.

Commuter students: Complete your commuter transportation form by clicking here.

Forms must be submitted by June 1.

• Arrival: For unaccompanied students arriving by air, bus, or train, we make every effort to arrange taxi transportation from Albany International Airport or the Saratoga Springs train/bus station to campus. Transportation is only available from these two locations. To ensure students are met by program staff, please plan to arrive before 2:00 p.m.
• Departure: On Saturday, August 1, check-out is by 11:00 a.m. For unaccompanied students departing by air, bus, or train, we make every effort to arrange taxi transportation from campus to Albany International Airport or the Saratoga Springs train/bus station. Transportation is only available to these two locations, and students must check out before 11:00 a.m.

Students will be assigned to a single or double room equipped with a bed, desk, chair and dresser. No bedding will be provided; students must bring their own. Program participants have access to tennis and racquetball courts and fitness and weight rooms. The Murray-Aikins Dining Hall has a large assortment of dining options, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections. Cooking in dorm rooms is prohibited. Public computers and printers are available on campus. Every residence hall room has wireless, as do many areas of campus.

What will you need? Packing List

Course book lists will be available on June 1 at the Skidmore College Bookstore website.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Phone: 518-580-5490
Email: skidmoreshop@skidmore.edu.

• We suggest $50 per week, not including cost of books or supplies.
• Skidmore's campus does not accept cash for transactions. Most campus locations accept debit and credit cards. Cash can also be deposited on your ID card when you arrive. Your ID card works as your meal card, room key, and declining balance card for campus purchases. Parents may add funds online by credit card on the Skidmore Card Office website or via Value deposit terminals located in the basement of Case Center and in the Atrium of the dining hall.
• Students are not able to cash personal checks or travelers checks on campus.

Residential staff will pick up mail daily from the Skidmore Post Office. Mail should be addressed as follows:

Student Name
c/o Pre-College Program
Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The Program Orientation is essential to every student's success in the program. As a Skidmore Pre-College student, you will need to participate in the virtual Pre-College Student Orientation on theSpring. It is required, but you view it on your own and may complete it at your own pace. To access theSpring, please log in with your Skidmore credentials (username and password) at the link provided in your program Welcome Packet, then click on theSpring tile. You must complete all sections and brief quizzes. The orientation presentation lasts about 1.5 hours. It will be available in early June. All Pre-College students are required to complete the virtual Pre-College Student Orientation to participate in the program.

Pre-College students are required to attend all class sessions throughout the program. Pre-College students are enrolled in Skidmore College credit-bearing courses along with other undergraduate and pre-college students. If a student is unable to fully attend their class on the scheduled days and times, the student will not be eligible to participate in the program. This attendance policy is highlighted on the Pre-College Consent and Waiver Release form that students and parents/legal guardians signed when submitting the program application:

Attendance: Except in cases of serious illness, Pre-College students are required to attend the Skidmore Summer Session classes for which they are registered. If a student is to be absent during any of these scheduled classes, the student must obtain advance written permission from the instructor.

You will need to provision (activate) your Skidmore Student Account to access campus resources.  This step will activate your Skidmore email account.  Please have your student ID number to begin the process.  If you can't find your ID number, please contact precollege@skidmore.edu for assistance.

Click HERE and follow the instructions to create your account.  Once you complete this process you will be able to access Skidmore’s learning management system Brightspace https://thespring.skidmore.edu/ within 24 hours.

*Note: Once you have created your account, all program information and updates will be sent to your Skidmore email, so you are expected to check it regularly.

Access email here: https://skidmore.okta.com/ `

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

CLOSED July 4^th

Access to Electronic Materials

The library provides access to hundreds of databases and online resources where you can find articles, books, images, and streaming media.

• Databases A-Z
• Subject Guides
• Special Collections
• Digital Collections

Please contact the Circulation Department if you have any questions:
Email: circ2@skidmore.edu
Phone: 518-580-5502

Skidmore's IT Helpdesk  is ready to guide you through IT questions or issues.

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

How to contact:

• Located in Lucy Scribner Library, 1^st floor
• Email: helpdesk@skidmore.edu
• Help Line: (518) 580-5900 (available during hours of operation only)
  

Hours of Operation
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 - 10:00 pm

The Writing Center is an ideal place to get help with your papers. The virtual Tutor/Academic Mentor also offers mentoring sessions to Pre-College students, providing general academic support with study skills, time management, problem-solving, test preparation, assignment outlines, and overall adjustment to college-level academics. All appointments will be online.This service is free for all Pre-College students.

Click here to schedule an appointment.

We strongly encourage students to take advantage of these academic support services. The skills taught will be helpful and applicable to not only our college-level summer courses, but also to high school courses when students return home.

We know it can be challenging to navigate the college search process. Our colleague from Skidmore's Admissions Office will present an information session on general college admissions for Pre-College students. The workshop will explain and demystify the admissions process, covering topics such as making the most of your college search, the application process, financial aid and scholarships, interviews, and the application review by colleges. We will also discuss college pathways through higher education opportunity programs.

Professional residential directors and Skidmore undergraduate students will serve as Pre-College residence hall staff  this summer to foster a sense of community and enhance the experience for students.