In-Person prospective student programs
all PROSPECTIVE students and families
Monday, August 12 - Summer Open House
Join us to see student life in action and enjoy the beauty of summer at Skidmore. The open house program includes sessions with faculty, current students, Admissions and Financial Aid, and more.
all PROSPECTIVE students and families
Saturday, September 21 - Fall Open House
Join us to see student life in action and enjoy the beauty of fall at Skidmore. The open house program includes sessions with faculty, current students, Admissions and Financial Aid, and more.
Virtual prospective student programs
all PROSPECTIVE students and families
Weekly general Information Sessions 🖥
Most Tuesdays at 7 p.m. is a live, small-group information session where you can meet with an Admissions Counselor, ask questions, and learn a little more about Skidmore.
all PROSPECTIVE students
STUDENT AMA CHATS 🖥
Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. is a live, small-group student chat where you can meet with several Skidmore students and ask all of your questions. These sessions are themed but we welcome all questions, regardless of the specific topic.
all PROSPECTIVE students and families
Skidmore Success Series 🖥
Select sessions in June and August for prospective students and their families to learn more about the college search and application process.
Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Writing Your College Essay
Writing THE college essay. We know, it can sound like a tall task. Which prompt to select? What to write about? What lens to use? What do colleges want to know? If these questions are swirling in your mind just know—you're not alone. We're here to help! Join Dean of Admission, Jess Ricker, and an admission counselor, for an insider perspective on how to write your college essay. We'll share with you what makes for a successful college essay and what institutions are looking to learn about you.
all PROSPECTIVE students and families
Creative Thought works 🖥
Monthly sessions September through December for prospective students and their families to learn more about our multifaceted alumni, faculty, and current students who demonstrate the impact of Creative Thought at Skidmore. After their enriching Skidmore experiences, our alumni go on to run Fortune 500 companies, create and perform art, launch startups, solve the world's most complex problems, serve their communities, and much more. This series will highlight these inspiring individuals and their stories, emphasizing the endless opportunities possible with a Skidmore education.
Dates forthcoming in August
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
(almost) 24/7 Student AMBASSADOR DISCORD 📱
Join our Discord community! Open (almost) 24/7, our Skidmore Student Ambassador Discord Server is an easy way to learn more about the student experience. Drop into any thread you're interested in and chat with current students about whatever you're curious about when it comes to Skidmore.