Health and Wellness | Skidmore College

Whether you need someone to confide in, a little peace and quiet, a prompt medical appointment, or an energizing workout, Skidmore has the resources and spaces to help you care for your mind, body, and spirit.

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Here for you

Our highly skilled, dedicated staff are here to listen, address your needs and questions, and help you thrive.

Health Services

Feeling under the weather? From flu symptoms to lab work, sexual health, and routine care, Skidmore offers accessible, high-quality healthcare right on campus.

Health Services website

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Health Promotion

Wellness coaching, peer support, therapy dog (and llama) visits. We're here to help you feel good, make informed choices, and thrive at Skidmore and beyond.

Health Promotion website

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Counseling Center

Struggling with something or need someone to confide in? Our team of compassionate, professional therapists is here to support you. All our services are confidential and included in tuition—including individual and group counseling, crisis support and tele-therapy.

Counseling Center website

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Virtual Tour

Take a look around our newly opened tennis and wellness center.

See what's inside

McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center

Opened in January 2025, the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center represents more than a new facility — it’s a bold investment in the health, wellbeing, and belonging of our entire community.

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Wellness center

Stop by for free supplies like safer sex and first aid kits, or purchase wellness items like menstrual cups. You can also rent hammocks, picnic blankets, and more — plus, our therapy dogs are always a hit.

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Free fitness classes

With a dedicated studio for yoga, spin, martial arts, and more, group fitness classes promote movement, connection, and balance.

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Cardio and strength

Outfitted with state-of-the-art cardio machines and weights, this energizing space supports everything from daily movement to serious strength training.

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Peer Health Educators

Skidmore’s Peer Health Educators (PHEs) are trained students who lead workshops, host events, and offer judgment-free support on everything from mental health to sexual wellness.

Meet a PHE

Wellness across campus

Being named one of the healthiest campuses with the happiest students isn’t luck — it’s the result of intentional investments in making wellness part of everyday life at Skidmore.

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Spiritual life, your way

Whether it’s meditation, Bible study, yoga, Hillel, Hayat, or the Muslim Students Association, Skidmore offers space for reflection, faith, and connection — including 24/7 access to Wilson Chapel.

Learn more

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Real-world medical experience

Led by students and professionally supervised, Skidmore College Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) offers hands-on training and real clinical experience.