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Student Life

Life is a classroom, too. Here, we blend wellbeing, social growth, and professional development with stellar academics for a high-impact, high-value experience.
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From shared meals on the green to late-night brainstorms that turn into lifelong friendships, discover a welcoming community that celebrates the cool things that make you ... well, you. 

Why students love it here:

  • No. 4 Best College Food in New York, Niche, 2025 
  • No. 7 Best small college towns in U.S., USA Today, 2025 
  • No. 12 Best Quality of Life, Princeton Review, 2024 
  • No. 14 Happiest Students, Princeton Review, 2024 
  • No. 17 Best College Dorms, Princeton Review, 2024 

Location. Location. Location. 

Skidmore is in the city of Saratoga Springs, a cultural center of New York’s Capital Region, and about a three-hour drive, train, or bus ride from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. The region is known for its history and natural resources — lakes, springs, mountains, trails — and our immediate backyard is filled with more restaurants, coffeeshops, and music venues than you'll have time to try. 

A comprehensive residential experience

Our campus resources foster opportunities for growing your chosen family of friends, honoring your holistic wellbeing, and preparing for life after Skidmore.
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Housing and dining

Great food fuels creative thought, and a residence hall is much more than a place to sleep.
Make yourself at home
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Post-grad preparation

Career preparation is woven into the student experience. See where the Skidmore Network can take you.
Grow your network
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Holistic wellbeing

A healthy mind, body, and spirit are important to long-lasting learning.
Find your happy place
Students enjoy an outdoor drum circle during a sunny afternoon event, smiling and playing instruments in a lively crowd.

Be yourself and belong

“The community here is incredibly kind. So many opportunities have opened up, not just from putting myself out there, but because people genuinely care and are open-minded. That’s why I love this school — it’s given me the space to grow and find my niche.” 
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Get your game face on

The Skidmore Thoroughbreds varsity athletics program offers some of the nation's top sports opportunities. Our 19 teams compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the Liberty League, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, and SUNYAC.
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Hundreds of students gather for the club fair on Skidmore’s Case Green, exploring tables filled with posters, sign-up sheets, and creative displays in front of the Tang Teaching Museum.

Join the club

You won’t find Greek life here, and we're proud of that. Instead, we have nearly 100 inclusive, creative, and independent clubs that run on student ideas, passions, and connections.

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Our traditions

They're all a bit ... untraditional. Which is what makes them so special to us. Here are a few of our favorites.
A student in sunglasses and a leather jacket plays guitar onstage during Skidmania, an annual concert at Skidmore College.

Skidmania

Every fall, student and faculty musicians offer their own interpretations of some of the most popular songs from 50 years ago. The concerts quickly sell out, and proceeds support community organizations.
Listen in
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Room•Mate

Each year, Skidmore students camp out for the chance to borrow a Matisse, Dali, or Picasso from the Tang Teaching Museum to hang in their dorms — a tradition where art truly becomes part of everyday life.
Pick your piece
Three Skidmore students perform a humorous theater scene onstage, with one pretending to fit a glass slipper in front of a red curtain.

Comfest

Started by David Miner ’91 ("30 Rock," "Parks and Recreation"), Skidmore’s National College Comedy Festival unites professional comedians and college troupes — like Skidomedy and Ad Liberal Artists — for a one-of-a-kind weekend of laughs.
Laugh along
Skidmore’s Thoroughbred mascot high-fives spirited students in the bleachers at the annual Big Green Scream athletic event.

Big Green Scream

The Big Green Scream packs Williamson Sports Center with 1,200 fans for back-to-back basketball games, exciting performances, and club activities, creating Skidmore’s ultimate showcase of school spirit.
Hop in the stands
A student in bold red and white patterned clothing strikes a pose under dramatic red lighting during Skidmore’s Ujima fashion show.

Ujima Fashion Show

For over 25 years, Ujima, Skidmore's Caribbean and African American club, has celebrated the beauty, strength, and resilience of people of color. More than a showcase of student style, it's a bold expression of community and empowerment.
Join the show
A student in sunglasses plays with a giant bubble wand during Skidmore’s Earth Day celebration on the campus lawn.

Earth Day

Earth Day at Skidmore is a vibrant, eco-conscious celebration, featuring live music from student bands, performances, thrift shopping, composting workshops, and opportunities to dive into climate advocacy — all in one unforgettable day.
Find your spot
Three students kneel next to a black lab wearing a “T-Breds Raising Pups” sign at Skidmore’s student club fair.

Club Fair

Held twice a year on the first Friday of both the fall and spring semesters, Club Fair is one of our biggest — and most loved — campus traditions. Part festival and part registration drive, this bi-annual event is full-on fun.
See it in action
A Skidmore hockey player cheers on the ice in front of a crowd during the Pack the Rink event, wearing the Thoroughbred team jersey.

Pack the Rink

Pack the Rink brings a sea of Skidmore fans to the ice rink for an electrifying night of hockey and a canned food drive for local charities. It's the perfect way to warm up the winter season.
Go to the rink
A student stands beside a large, symbolic painting during Skidmore’s Academic Festival, presenting her research and creative work.

Academic Fest

Every spring, Academic Festival takes over campus as students show off their achievements with a packed schedule of presentations, performances, exhibits, and more.
Sample showcase

 

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