C R EATIVE THOUGHT MAT T E R S
WELCOME TO SKIDMORE COLLEGE
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Make this place your own.
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Why Skidmore? There are as many reasons as there are students, but here are a few big ones.
A POWERFUL CURRICULUM page 7 Publish your research, perform your masterpiece, learn from a genius, see the world for yourself. With our liberal arts curriculum, you’re empowered to study what speaks to you. A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY page 16 No matter where you’re from, you’ll find your people and your place here. And no matter what you’re passionate about, you’ll find a professor, coach, friend, or mentor to support it. A PHENOMENAL CAMPUS page 28 Take our outstanding residence options and award-winning dining, add idyllic campus greens, surround all that with innovative study spaces, and include an amazing college town. Then, call it home. A PIVOTAL CAREER NETWORK page 38 Whatever you’re meant to be or do, there are resources here to help you get there. Meet engaged alumni, on-campus career coaches, mentors, and others. A PLACE WHERE CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS Start the entrepreneurship club. Spark something in the lab. Sing, study, and soar in ways you’ve never tried before. We have a different way of doing things here, and you’re invited to believe in creativity.
Why Skidmore? Let students tell you in their own words.
SKIDMO.RE/WHY
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Liam Whalen ’22 (above photo) operates a rolling mill machine as part of his Metals and Jewelry class.
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A POWERFUL CURRICULUM
Study what speaks to you.
No matter what discipline you pursue, you’ll look at it from every angle, connecting different modes of thinking and seemingly unrelated ideas. Choose a major or majors, combine interests, or forge your own path altogether.
“Skidmore has allowed me to pursue science and dance, where most other colleges would have forced me to choose between my two passions. I was also able to study abroad during my first year — a dream of mine — thanks to the London First-Year Experience. Skidmore truly has encouraged me to do it all!” — KATIE YAN ’22 Biology and Mathematics
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Open yourself up to
new possibilities. A lot happens between your first day and graduation, which is why we encourage you to explore different courses and disciplines. You will have time to choose a major or two, add a minor, or craft an academic path that works for you. Just know that whatever it is, we’ll work with you to make sure it’s authentic to you and practical for the professional world.
The nearby Adirondack Mountains are a staple for Outing Club trips and a great escape for hiking enthusiasts. Photo by Amanda Brooks.
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MAJORS/MINORS American Studies
French
Self-Determined Major
Anthropology
French Area Studies
Social Work
Art (Studio)
Gender Studies
Sociology
Art History
Geosciences
Spanish
Asian Studies
German
Theater
Biology
Health and Human Physiological Sciences
Business » Business, French » Business, German
History International Affairs
Most majors have corresponding minors. Minors are also available in:
» Business, Political Science
Mathematics
Arts Administration
» Business, Spanish
Music
Black Studies
Chemistry
Neuroscience
Chinese
Classics
Philosophy
Intergroup Relations
Computer Science
Physics
Italian
Dance
Political Science
Japanese
Economics
» Political Science, French
Education Studies
» Political Science, German
English
» Political Science, Spanish
Environmental Sciences
Psychology
Environmental Studies
Religious Studies
Latin American and Latinx Studies Media and Film Studies Statistics
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
with Sage Graduate School
■ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
with New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with Clarkson University ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with Dartmouth College ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute AFFILIATED MASTER’S PROGRAMS ■ 4 + 1 MBA Program with Clarkson University ■ 4 + 1 MBA Program with Rochester Institute of Technology ■ 4 + 1 Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) Program with Syracuse University ■ 4 + 1 Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) Program with Syracuse University ■ Whitman MBA Advantage Program with Syracuse University 9
FYE
T H E F I R S T -Y E A R E X P E R I E N C E
Meet your people. Find your place. No college year is more challenging, or more important, than the first. Students who connect in a meaningful way with faculty and peers and who identify a serious intellectual interest are more likely to succeed. That’s why we developed the First-Year Experience (FYE) — a comprehensive welcome and introduction to academics and life at Skidmore that offers the right balance between challenge and support. The First-Year Experience begins in the summer before your first year. This is when you’ll choose from more than 40 Scribner Seminars — small-group, interdisciplinary courses designed to help you explore ideas, challenge assumptions, and think critically.
A SAMPLING OF SCRIBNER SEMINARS, 2021 FOLK AND SELF-TAUGHT ARTS IN THE LAB AND ON THE SCREEN ANCIENT MEDICINE THE DANCING BRAIN COST AND BENEFITS OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS NOVELS IN THE GRIP OF HISTORY SEXUALITIES/TEXTUALITIES GLOBAL MIGRATION
FYE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO: Explore deeply a topic or discipline that is of
ASIMOV, SCIENCE, AND FICTION
Address the challenges of the transition from high
NODES AND LINKS: NETWORK SCIENCE
Make a lasting connection with your faculty advisor.
HURRICANES AND FOREST FIRES
special interest to you.
school to college in an intentional, sustained way.
Learn from and confide in a more experienced Skidmore student — your peer mentor.
Did you know you can spend your first semester in London? Learn more: SKIDMO.RE/LONDONFYE
REAL DEMOCRACY BODIES AND IDENTITIES EDUCATION, POWER, JUSTICE ROBOTS, CYBORGS, AI AND THEATER JAPANESE ANIMATION
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“Heading into my Scribner Seminar for the first time, I was skeptical it might be a lecture class with a cool title. Boy, was I wrong! The classroom became a place both to debrief with my peers about other courses and to try new things. It helped make the transition to college really smooth because I always felt welcome.”
“Mentoring is very important … I still recall my undergrad years when a professor took me aside and asked, ‘What do you think?’ He was truly curious. I felt like I had been treated seriously as a thinker. It was an ‘aha’ moment for me, one that I hope many students will experience in FYE.”
— HILLARY GOLDSTEIN ’20
— AMON EMEKA
Education and Human Physiological Sciences
Director, First-Year Experience Associate Professor of Sociology Part-time BMX Racer
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Change your view of the world ... and let it change you.
60%
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STUDY ABROAD
Skidmore pushes you to follow that sense of personal and academic adventure and exploration. Everything you learn abroad helps shape your ability to reason, relate, and perceive things differently. It’s about building cross-cultural competencies and connections as a global citizen — something that goes a long way, no matter how far you travel. Choose from 120 approved programs in 49 countries, including our London First-Year Experience program. From faculty-led travel seminars to domestic off-campus opportunities, these programs are purposely linked to Skidmore’s curriculum and are meant to support majors and minors. Plus, you can use all your financial aid for off-campus study for up to two semesters — it travels with you!
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Our founder, Lucy Skidmore Scribner, believed the best education is one that challenges you to
Engage your hand and mind. So she built a school that empowered students to apply theoretical concepts and experiences to real-world challenges. Over a century later, these core beliefs are woven into the fabric of life at Skidmore.
OUT OF THE BOX AND OFF-CAMPUS
From research and internships to capstones, performances, volunteerism, and service — every single Skidmore student, personally and academically, uses their “hand and mind.”
• Animal behaviorist, Smithsonian National Zoo
■ INTEGRATIVE
EXPERIENCES
are a big part of all majors, ranging from civic engagement and research to study abroad, internships, capstones, and performances.
■ VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
are abundant. Hundreds of students give back every semester, including student clubs and every athletic team.
■ SUMMER
SKILL-BUILDING
including internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, and faculty-student collaborative research — can become paid experiences through College grants.
Students also create and manage virtually all co-curricular events and programs, including concerts, exhibits, student government, tutoring, and wellness coaching.
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Recent integrative experiences include:
• Glacier researcher, Juneau Ice Field • Refugee advocate, Kenya • Anti-racism documentary filmmaker, New York City • Lab assistant, Boston Children’s Hospital • Translator, U.S.-Mexico Border • Curatorial assistant, Skidmore’s Tang Teaching Museum • Comedian in training, Second City Chicago • Hospice aid, Saratoga Springs • Printmaking apprentice, Tamarind Institute • Journalist, NPR Washington D.C.
Heather Ricker ’22 (top left) has co-authored several scientific papers on quantum chemistry with Associate Professor of Chemistry Juan Navea. She recently received the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, awarded nationally to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in engineering, mathematics, and the natural sciences. Riley Mallory ’22 (top right) works with the Anthropology Department on a Revolutionary War-era, on-campus archaeological dig, collecting artifacts and preserving the site for future students to study. Skidmore Theater (main photo) hosts a student-created, multi-stage festival in spring 2021 featuring 15 productions including the premieres of several original works.
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A PA S S I O N AT E C O M M U N I T Y
Join a community of individuals. 2,600 STUDENTS
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COUNTRIES
Welcome to a place thriving with individual expressions and a setting where they all work together. With over a hundred student-run clubs and numerous sustainability, and health and wellness programs –
you’re invited to explore your unexpected.
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Be yourself, not a Greek letter.
Students attend the fall Student Government Association Club Fair on the Case Green.
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The friends you surround yourself with in college can transform your experience, as can the ways you find and connect with them. We don’t have fraternities or sororities — and we’re proud of it. As The Princeton Review says, it centers our student passions and “limits the pressure to join or conform.” For us, it’s about fostering a holistically creative outlook. When you lead with creativity, you appreciate different perspectives, accept that not everyone will do or act the same, and reject the notion that there is one, singular way to be a college student. In other words, Creative Thought Matters in friendships, too.
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Prepare for Fun Day. How do you get ready for one of the most whimsical days of the entire year? Know where to meet your friends. Scope out a spot on Case Green for your blanket. Check out the endless lineup of Skidmore’s best bands, groups, and performers. Do all of this ahead of time. Because when Skidmore’s annual all-out-music-fest-meets-lasthoorah-of-the-semester rolls around, you’ll be glad you did.
That is, if you aren’t too tired from some of Skidmore’s other traditions ...
BEATLEMORE SKIDMANIA Since 2001, Skidmore student and faculty musicians — a capella, solo, brass, and rock — have converged for a series of sold-out benefit shows, all based on a Beatles theme.
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SKIDMORE’S NATIONAL COLLEGE COMEDY FESTIVAL Founded in 1989 by Emmy Award-winning producer David Miner ’91 (30 Rock and Parks and Recreation), ComFest features many of the top improv and sketch groups from colleges and universities around the country, including four of our own.
What’s life really like here? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @SkidmoreCollege for the campus pulse.
BIG GREEN SCREAM About 1,200 raucous spectators show off their T-Bred spirit as they pack the Williamson Sports Center for back-to-back men’s and women’s basketball games.
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SPORTS & RECREATION
Support is always top of mind — and body. Whether you play a club, intramural, or varsity sport — or just want to stretch or sweat — our athletics facilities will serve your needs. 01
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Williamson Sports and Recreation Center • Main gymnasium featuring three basketball/volleyball courts • Intramural and recreation gyms • Six-lane pool with separate diving well • Racquetball courts • Athletic training room • Weight room and fitness areas Wenger Tennis Courts (nine)
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Wagner Park: Artificial-surface, field hockey pitch and softball diamond with FieldTurf outfield Wachenheim Field: Lighted stadium and FieldTurf playing field for soccer, lacrosse, and intramurals
OF F-CA M PU S FACI LI TIES Ingram Park: Castle Baseball Diamond Van Lennep Riding Center: Heated barn, indoor and outdoor riding rings, hunter course, and riding trails Valentine Boathouse: Located on nearby Fish Creek at Saratoga Lake Saratoga Springs Ice Rink: Olympic-size ice sheet
HEALTH & WELLNESS Adjusting to college life can be challenging. Happily, we have built our community around your well-being and offer a variety of health services, counseling, and wellness programs. So, no matter what you’re going through physically, mentally, or emotionally, we want you to feel supported. 22
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For a virtual tour and 360˚ views of our fitness facilities: SKIDMO.RE/SPORTSCENTER
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Together, we are a Liberty League leader. The Skidmore Thoroughbreds athletics program offers some of the nation’s top sports opportunities.
For more information about Skidmore athletics: S K I D M O R E AT H L E T I C S . C O M 24
I N T E R C O L L E G I AT E AT H L E T I C S AT SKIDMORE BASEBALL (men)
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VARSITY TEAMS compete nationally with an emphasis on New York, New England, and the mid-Atlantic states. A member of the NCAA Division III, New England Hockey Conference, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, Skidmore is a founding member of the Liberty League.
BASKETBALL (men)
BASKETBALL (women)
CREW (men)
CREW (women)
FIELD HOCKEY (women)
GOLF (men)
ICE HOCKEY (men)
LACROSSE (men)
LACROSSE (women)
RIDING (women)
SOCCER (men)
SOCCER (women)
SOFTBALL (women)
SWIMMING (men)
SWIMMING (women)
TENNIS (men)
TENNIS (women)
VOLLEYBALL (women)
AC C O L A D E S 10 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 220 NCAA DIVISION III ALL-AMERICANS 87 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 22 COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS
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Join the club. Start the club.
With more than 100 student-run clubs and organizations, chances are there’s already something waiting for you. If not, just start your own. There’s no better way to get involved in the Skidmore community. We have cultural clubs, athletics, and outdoors clubs, performance clubs, publications clubs, religious clubs, academic clubs, and political advocacy clubs. They’re all great ways to meet new friends, display your creativity, build skills, and give back to your community.
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100 + WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT SKIDMORE ACADEMIC Chemistry Club Computer Science Club El Club Espanol French Cultural Club Geology Club History Club Investment Club Model African Union Model European Union Model United Nations Philosophy Club Physics Society Pre-Health Club Pre-Law Club SignMore CULTURAL African Heritage Awareness Asian Cultural Awareness Chinese Cultural Association Eastern European Club Hayat International Student Union Nihon Go! Raices Skidmore German Club Skidmore Pride Alliance Ujima West Indian Student Association EVENT PROGRAMMING DJs Anonymous Lively Lucy’s Coffeehouse National College Comedy Festival Speakers Bureau Student Entertainment Committee FAITH-BASED Christian Fellowship Hillel Muslim Student Association Newman Club
MEDIA BARE Folio LINE Pass the Mic Photography Club Skidmo’ Daily The Skidmore News WSPN Radio PERFORMANCE 213 Crew Accents Ad-Liberal Artists Awkward Kids Talking Bandersnatchers Breakbeats Cabaret Troupe Drastic Measures Dynamics Hip Hop Alliance Irish Dance Club People Who Sing Pulse Rithmos Sketchies Skidaiko Skidmore Theatrebreds Skidomedy Sonneteers Stompin’ Soles Treblemakers POLITICAL College Republicans Connect with Congress Democracy Matters Environmental Action Club Skidmore Democrats Skidmore Students for Social Justice in Palestine Planned Parenthood Generation Action RECREATIONAL Foundry Club Knit Wits Random Acts of Crafts Skidmore Spoon Table Top Gaming Club SERVICE Benef-Action Best Buddies Big Brothers, Big Sisters Challah for Hunger Compassion for All
SERVICE (cont.) FeedMore Feel Good Health, Image, Power, Success Skidmore College Emergency Medical Service SPECIAL INTEREST Active Minds Anime Club Chess Club Entrepreneurship Club eSports Feminist Action Network Friends of Skidmore Harry Potter Club Mindful Movement Pro-Arts Protect Our Breasts RestoreMore Skid Eats Skidbuilds Skwizards Table Tennis Video Game Club Women in Business SPORTS Alpine Ski Club Club Basketball Cycling Club Fly Fishing Club Ice Hockey Club Martial Arts Nordic Ski Club Outing Club Polo Running Club Sailing Club Skidmore Quidditch Snow Sports Thoroughbears Ultimate Frisbee STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) Academic Council Budget and Finance Committee Chillmore Club Affairs Committee Committee on Inclusion and Outreach Committee on Student Life Executive Committee Inter-Class Council Senate
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A PHENOMENAL CAMPUS
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Murray-Aikins Dining Hall: Stop in for a creative menu du jour. Grab your friends and gather around one of three fireplaces for a relaxing break from classes.
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Case Student Center: Grab a quick cup of coffee before class, pick up the latest Skidmore gear, or just hang out with friends in this bustling campus center.
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Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater (JKB): Our theater major is preprofessional in nature, and JKB offers a 350-seat auditorium, experimental Black Box theater, rehearsal studios, and costume and scene shops.
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Lucy Scribner Library: Looking for a quiet nook where you can thumb through your class notes? Cozy up next to one of the bay windows for a study session with a view.
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Center for Integrated Sciences: Cutting-edge laboratories and technology make CIS, our newest facility, a premier place for discovering connections between the sciences, arts, and humanities.
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Arthur Zankel Music Center: Check it out if you’re into Grammy-winning artists, digital recording studios, or state-ofthe-art concert halls.
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Home is where you create it. Residential life is an essential part of the Skidmore experience and the heart of our tight-knit community.
Residence halls, where you and your suitemates share a bathroom, primarily house first- and second-year students. First-year students can expect one or two roommates. Some floors are special interest, including those that are gender-inclusive, global, multicultural, substancefree, and LGBTQ+-oriented.
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Our sought-after student apartment complexes, Northwoods Village and Sussman Village, house mostly juniors and seniors. Each apartment has a furnished common area including a fully equipped kitchen, plus laundry facilities in each building. No wonder so many students choose to live on campus.
90%
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7th
BEST COLLEGE FOOD IN THE U.S. Business Insider
Let’s eat.
At Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, we get creative with the traditional dining experience. From a late-night waffle dinner to help students de-stress during finals and weekly Chicken Finger Fridays to themed meals inspired by the likes of Harry Potter and Game of Thrones — our award-winning chefs and “D-Hall” staff provide unmatched variety. Open till 11 p.m. most nights, Murray-Aikins offers freshly prepared menu items and à la carte offerings ranging from vegan to international. We go trayless to cut down on food waste and get maximum seasonal use of veggies from our campus garden.
“D-Hall adds something irreplaceably special to my life at Skidmore. It is one of the College’s most brilliant gems. I love it. And I’m certainly not the only one who feels this way.” – HARRY MOONEY ’21 History and Philosophy 32
When we say “award-winning chefs,” we mean it. Skidmore’s Dining Services team recently earned its seventh consecutive American Culinary Federation gold medal for culinary excellence.
SUPREMO’S: Stone oven-hearth pizza EMILY’S GARDEN: Vegetarian and vegan items CORNER DELI: Sandwiches, wraps, paninis BAKERY: Fresh-baked breads, muffins, cookies, and more DO-IT-YOURSELF STATION: Omelettes, waffles, tacos DINER: Soups and rotisserie items SEMOLINA’S: Pasta-related meals GLOBAL CAFÉ: International foods NOODLE BAR: Veggies, protein, toppings, and broth CEREAL STATION: Cereal, bagels, and more 33
Sustainability It’s much more than just “going green.”
Skidmore is among the top five schools for renewable electricity generated on campus (#4) and purchased from off-campus sources (#5) on a per student basis. —America’s Top Colleges for Renewable Energy
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RENEWABLE ENERGY, GENERATED AND PURCHASED
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From our own solar field, to courses, internships, and student-led projects, we’re testing and modeling creative solutions for a more just, sustainable society. In recent years, our community garden (above) has produced over 6,000 pounds of organic food for the dining hall, our student-run composting program has saved more than 115,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill, and our free campus bike-share program has given students a convenient way to get around town. We’ve also cut 45% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2000, thanks to renewable energy and efficiency efforts.
View our interactive sustainability map:
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OF CAMPUS ELECTRICITY
35%
OF CAMPUS IS GEOTHERMALLY
IS GENERATED BY OUR HYDROELECTRIC DAM (9%) AND SOLAR FIELD (11%)
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Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of
“America’s best college towns.”
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We just call it home. Saratoga Springs is a beautiful, bustling small city with nightlife, galleries, shops, parks, coffeehouses, and restaurants. Dubbed the “Spa City,” it’s known for its focus on health, history, and horses. Saratoga Springs is home to the nation’s oldest operating thoroughbred racecourse. The nearby Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Green Mountains provide lots of recreational opportunities, including some of the best skiing and hiking in the Northeast. Plus, it’s only a three-hour drive to Boston, Montreal, or New York City, and two hours to Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics.
It’s an ideal location for creative thought to thrive.
For more on Saratoga Springs: S K I D M O . R E / S A R AT O G A
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A P I V O TA L C A R E E R N E T W O R K
Begin your life’s work. Skidmore prepares you for anything so you can pursue your own thing. We may be biased, but we fundamentally believe that a liberal arts education is critical to a successful and fulfilling career and life. With a Skidmore degree, you are primed to lead with your imagination, flex to meet changing markets, and stand out from other top recruits because you know Creative Thought Matters. Our graduates work in every major industry and have the freedom to explore new paths when their passions change.
A PLATFORM FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION With unrivaled access to professional-level research, mentors, academic conferences, training, and more, Skidmore students who continue their education are often far ahead of their peers. Some of the graduate schools members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 are now enrolled in include: Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College* Duke University George Washington University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University *Engineering dual-degree program with Skidmore
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New York University Northeastern University Rutgers University Stanford University University of California Berkley University of California Los Angeles University of Pennsylvania Yale University
“Skidmore teaches how to mix aesthetic and creative appreciation with business acumen, process, and technology. That makes great candidates for us.” – DANA NABEREZNY ’95 Vice President, Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop at Tiffany & Co., shown with Bennett Beutel ’16 (center) and Caite Canfield ’19 (right).
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Career Development # 23
BEST SCHOOLS FOR INTERNSHIPS The Princeton Review
“ My journey is a map through Skidmore’s career development opportunities. From supporting my pursuits of international internships to introductions that opened doors, the CDC has been a continuous resource in helping me shape, plan, and go after my future.” — FAISAL NAMANYA ’20 Business and Economics Analyst, MUFG Bank
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SKIDMORE’S CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Beginning in their first year and extending to their first job and beyond, students and alumni have lifetime access to on-demand resources in Skidmore’s Career Development Center (CDC) and its staff of career-support specialists. CDC supports students in realizing their career goals, achieving success — and satisfaction — in their work, and pursuing lives of purpose by providing:
✔ Guidance at every stage, from networking to resume-building. ✔ Industry-specific career counselors and people to help you find your way. ✔ Hundreds of Skidmore-exclusive internships and job opportunities. ✔ An enthusiastic network of more than 35,000 alumni connections around the world.
✔ Dozens of annual on-campus learning, networking, and recruiting opportunities across all industries. B Y
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SAY THEIR JOBS
by the end of their sophomore year.
74% complete two or more.
or pursuing RELATE TO THEIR further education CAREER GOALS, one year after 25% above the graduation. average for liberal arts schools.
After completing an internship with MUFG Bank, one of Japan’s and the world’s largest banks, Faisal Namanya ’20, pictured left, was offered a full-time analyst position and walked into his senior year with a job already in hand.
See just how creative thought works: SKIDMO.RE/CAREERS
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Creative thought is more than a philosophy, it’s a practice. And when you put it in place, you’re bound to stand out. Because big thinkers attract big opportunities. Take a look at how these alumni found their versions of success by applying creative thought in their work and lives.
A self-determined major in marine ecology and ceramics, Courtney Mattison ’08 (above) creates detailed ceramic sculptural works inspired by the fragile beauty of coral reefs. Confluence (Our Changing Seas V) by Courtney Mattison. Courtesy of Art in Embassies, U.S. Department of State Permanent Collection for U.S. Embassy Jakarta. Photo by Amanda Brooks.
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C R E AT I V E T H O U G H T AT W O R K
Skidmore graduates put creativity to work in their fields and our world every day.
MIKE NATTER ’08 sometimes spends up to 80 hours a week in the New York City hospital where he’s a resident in internal medicine. It doesn’t leave a lot of time for drawing, but he finds time, here and there, to sketch and regain his balance. Initially an art major, a psychology class during his sophomore year got him “hooked on neuropsychology.” After realizing science and math were not too daunting, he had an epiphany during his junior year: He wanted to be a doctor. Says Natter, “I have made it where I am today because of my time at Skidmore. I was encouraged to explore both of my interests: science and art. For me, one informs the other.”
SHAY KOLODNEY ’21 helped ban polystyrene in her high school and inspired larger sustainability practices in her hometown. That experience — taking a stand and making a difference — was a big reason she saw herself at Skidmore. It was also how she ended up flying to work at former Vice President Al Gore’s Caney Fork Farms in Tennessee. There, she joined Skidmore faculty in pioneering carbon research to ultimately build an incentive program for farmers to use their fields to pull carbon out of the air. The work also landed her a job after graduation as the farm’s first-ever research coordinator.
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CREATIVE THOUGHT AT WORK
ZAZIE BEETZ ’13 is a prolific actress starring in FX’s Atlanta (for which she received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award), Marvel’s Deadpool 2, Warner Bros.’ Joker, and a Jay-Z–produced western called The Harder They Fall. As an international student from Germany who grew up in Washington Heights, Beetz majored in French and explored acting and photography at Skidmore. “With Skidmore’s education, I was able to honor huge parts of myself,” she explains. “I suppose that’s the beauty of a liberal arts school.” As for her future acting gigs, she says, “I want to be able to transform as I transform in my life.” Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC
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SHEP MURRAY ’93 is a retail maverick and co-founder of Vineyard Vines, the lifestyle apparel line he founded with his brother Ian from a beachside pop-up, selling neckties from the trunk of a car. Today, the playful upscale brand is among the most popular in the country. The brothers’ unique business model eschews traditional marketing and distribution methods, which may explain why Vineyard Vines has thrived while much of the retail industry has been in chaos. Murray, whose goal has always been to be “a cross between Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett,” concurs, arguing that what’s happening in retail now is not about evolution. “It’s a revolution.” Photo: Jamel Toppin/The Forbes Collection/Contour RA
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FAST FACTS 2,600
Montréal
students
40% 60% 3%
Saratoga Springs
identify as men*
Albany
Boston
identify as women* identify as nonbinary*
26%
New York City
60%
#7
domestic students of color
of students study off campus
AMERICA’S MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL COLLEGES
15%
84%
TOP 50
first-generation college students
of students complete one or more internships or professional experiences
10%
89%
international students (+6% dual citizens)
MORE THAN
60
languages spoken, from Albanian to Zulu
Forbes.com
GREEN SCHOOLS
The Princeton Review
#7
of students are employed or pursuing further education one year after graduation
BEST COLLEGE FOOD
60%
TOP 40
of alumni have completed or are enrolled in grad or professional school within five years of graduating
Business Insider
ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES U.S. News and World Report
*Although federal reporting requires us to operate in gender binaries, we recognize our students’ identities, which are reflected in these three percentages.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES November 15: Round I Early Decision January 15: Round II Early Decision January 15: Regular Decision November 1: Spring Transfer April 1: Fall Transfer
VISITS AND INTERVIEWS We recommend that you visit by January 31 of your senior year to take advantage of information sessions, interviews and tours, offered weekdays (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and Saturday mornings (July–January). We also have a day-hosting program. Campus visits may be scheduled online by going to skidmo.re/visit or by calling the Office of Admissions. Please be sure to check the College’s visit status before making plans. If a visit is not possible, there are many virtual opportunities available: online interviews, live info sessions, connections with student ambassadors, and guided campus tours. We can also help arrange an interview with an alumni representative in your area.
ADMISSIONS In 2021, Skidmore received over 11,000 applications for a class of more than 700. Fifty percent enrolled through Early Decision. The acceptance rate was 31%.
CONTACTS & INFORMATION Skidmore College uses the Common Application (commonapp.org) as well as the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success Application (coalitionforcollegeaccess.org). A $65 fee (or a fee-waiver request supported by your guidance counselor) must be submitted with your application. We also require an official high school transcript, the Secondary School Report (completed by your counselor), two recommendations from teachers who have taught you in academic subjects, and your midyear senior grades. Skidmore is testoptional with some exceptions.
2021–22 COLLEGE COSTS, FINANCIAL AID, AND SCHOLARSHIPS Skidmore annually gives more than $64 million in financial aid, with 99% awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Fifty-two percent of students receive need-based grants, while 55% receive some form of financial aid. The average first-year aid package is $50,400. International students applying for aid are required to file the College Board’s College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile (see www.collegeboard.com). 2021-22 Costs: Tuition/fees: $60,302; room: $9,500 (dorm double); and meals: $6,568
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Campus Safety: Skidmore College’s Advisory Committee on Campus Security will provide, upon request, all campus crime statistics as reported to Campus Safety. View the report at skidmo.re/clery. Non-discrimination: Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, in its admission of students, does not permit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, status as a victim of dating violence or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Skidmore is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrating foreign students.
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