TRANSFER ORIENTATION WINTER 2025
Welcome to Skidmore Campus!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Student Check-In Online/ Move In
Stop at the Office of Residential Life (Annex Building) to pick-up your ID card. Complete the Express Check-In online through your OKTA account (in the Residential Life Housing Portal tile). The Express Check-In page will have directions to check-in. Your ID card should be active about 5 minutes after you complete the check-in and give you access to your residence hall and room.
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Lunch
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
3:30–5 p.m.
Transfer Welcome
WYCKOFF CENTER – CASE CENTER New transfer students meet with Beth McPhee, Associate Director of Academic Advising, and Paula Puckett, Assistant Registrar.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
9–9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
9:45 a.m.
Gathering
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL ATRIUM Meet to walk to Davis Auditorium with peer mentors.
10–10:15 a.m.
Welcome
DAVIS AUDITORIUM –PALAMOUNTAIN HALL
Remarks from President Marc Conner and Adrian Bautista, Dean of Students & Vice President for Student Affairs
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Connecting and Thriving
On and Off Campus
DAVIS AUDITORIUM –PALAMOUNTAIN HALL
STUDENT AFFAIRS PANEL:
Julia Routbort-Baskin, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Health and Wellness
Zach Schwan, Director, Leadership Activities
Tarah Rowse, Director of Sustainability
Abigail Caldwell, Director, Health Services
Lauren Sisson, Associate Director, Career Development
Robert Cardom, Director, Counseling Center
Parker Diggory, Director, Religious and Spiritual Life
Meg Hegener, Coordinator, Student Access Services
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Making the Transition to Campus
DAVIS AUDITORIUM –PALAMOUNTAIN HALL
Peer Mentors will moderate a Q&A addressing academics, transitions, life on campus, and any questions you may have.
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Campus Tour
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL ATRIUM. Students should bring their schedules.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Advising (IF NEEDED)
If you still need help with your schedule, sign-up for an individual advising meeting with Beth
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Dinner
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
No formal meetings today for transfer students. Time can be used to get settled on-campus, or run out to the store for things you need.
If you are interested in MLK Day activities, please visit https://www.mlksaratoga.org/ 2025-dr-king-celebration-weekend.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
Classes Begin
Please check online for any changes to the schedule at skidmore.edu/ orientation/index.php
IMPORTANT
Mandatory Fire Safety Module
Information will be emailed to you from the Office of Residential Life.
Vehicle Registration
If you have not already registered your vehicle, you can do so by filling out the form online at: skidmore.edu/campus_safety/vehicles/index.php.
Bicycle Registration
If you plan to have a bicycle on campus you must register the bicycle with Campus Safety. Registration takes place in-person at the Campus Safety office in the Annex during the first weeks of the semester.
QUESTION ABOUT A DEPARTMENT OR MAJOR?
Health Professions: Professor Kelly Sheppard, ksheppar@skidmore.edu or call extension 8349 to make an appointment.
English: Professor Tim Wientzen, twientze@skidmore.edu or call extension 5150 to make an appointment.
Studio Art: Professor Sarah Sweeny, ssweeney@skidmore.edu or call extension 5030 to make an appointment.
Environmental Studies: Anne Gallagher Ernst, agallagh@skidmore.edu or call extension 5948 to make an appointment.
Education: Professor Hope Casto, hcasto@skidmore.edu or call extension 5140 to make an appointment.
For a complete list of departments, visit https://www.skidmore.edu/search/index.php#azindex
Contact Information
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC ADVISING
STARBUCK CENTER 201 X8111
STARBUCK CENTER 201 X5720
CAMPUS SAFETY THE ANNEX X5567 FOR EMERGENCIES X5566
CAMPUS LIFE CASE CENTER 207 X8338 Includes: Leadership Activities, Community Service, Religious and Spiritual Life, Student Diversity Programs
HEALTH SERVICES
COUNSELING CENTER
COMPUTER HELP DESK
OFF-CAMPUS STUDY
MCCAFFERY-WAGMAN X5550
TENNIS AND WELLNESS CENTER - 2nd floor
MCCAFFERY-WAGMAN X5555 TENNIS AND WELLNESS CENTER - 2nd floor
SCRIBNER LIBRARY- 1st floor X5900
STARBUCK CENTER 202 X5355 & EXCHANGES (OCSE)
REGISTRAR
STARBUCK CENTER 203 X5710
RESIDENTIAL LIFE THE ANNEX X5765
STUDENT ACADEMIC
STARBUCK CENTER 102 X8150 SERVICES (SAS)
TITLE IX (SEXUAL AND CASE CENTER 311 X5733 GENDER BASED MISCONDUCT RESOURCES)
WRITING CENTER
SCRIBNER LIBRARY 440 X8441
Student Government Representatives:
Executive Officers:
Josh Maxwell, SGA President
Madelyn Besikof, VP for Club Affairs
Samantha Majiedt, VP for Institutional Diversity
Music and Theater Auditions
> MUSIC
Skidmore’s Music Department offers small ensembles, large ensembles, and private lessons. Some require auditions during the first week of classes. For more information, visit https://www.skidmore.edu/music/curriculum/ensembles/auditions.php
Private Lessons
Private instruction is available for all the instruments listed in the course catalog. Visit the following link to complete the form to request a private lesson. https://www.skidmore.edu/music/curriculum/handbook/b.php.
Some private lessons may require auditions to determine placement with the appropriate instructor. Auditions are generally held during the first week of classes.
Please note: Private lessons cost $660 for a semester of 45-minute lessons or $880 for a semester of 60-minute lessons. If you are interested but private lessons are not in your budget, please apply for a lesson scholarship.
> THEATER
Wednesday, January 22, 7–8 p.m.
Theater Info Session
JKB THEATER - MAIN STAGE
Wednesday, January 22, 8–9 p.m.
Audition Workshop
JKB THEATER
We encourage you to attend our Audition Workshop to get tips & info from faculty and Senior acting students in a casual setting. For more information, visit https://theater.skidmore.edu/activity/welcome-reception-general-meeting/
Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24, 6:30–10:00 p.m.
General Theater Auditions for all Skidmore Students
JKB THEATER - MAIN STAGE
For more information, visit https://theater.skidmore.edu/
Looking for something to do?
Campus and Local Event Calendars
Skidmore Calendar of Events calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx
Arthur Zankel Music Center Events skidmore.edu/zankel
Saratoga Springs Convention & Tourism Bureau discoversaratoga.org
Saratoga Springs Chamber of Commerce saratoga.org
Be sure to join SkidSync for club and event info! https://skidmore.campuslabs.com/engage/
Off-Campus Activities
Saratoga Strike Zone (bowling)
32 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs saratogastrikezone.com
Beekman Street Art District
(Art galleries, restaurants, shops)
62 Beekman St, Downtown Saratoga saratogaartdistrict.com
Shopping
Wilton Mall at Saratoga
3050 Route 50, Saratoga Springs wiltonmall.com
Target
3031 Route 50, Saratoga Springs target.com
Walmart
16 Old Gick Rd, Saratoga Springs walmart.com
Off-campus
Saratoga Spa State Park parks.ny.gov/parks/saratogaspa
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) spac.org
Movies
AMC Cinemas 11 & BTX 19 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs
Skidmore Student Perks
Free Public Transportation (w/Skidmore ID) - CDTA Bus cdta.org
Bikemore (bikeshare program) skidmore.edu/sustainability/ programs/bikemore.php
merchants that accept Skid ID for payment:
> EsperantoFresh Market
> Grubhub
> Healthy Living Market
> Rite Aid (Select locations)
> Stewart’s Shops, Saratoga (Select locations)
> 9 Miles East
For more information, visit: skidmore.edu/ card/merchants.php
What’s open and when...
Department Hours
Card Office
Starbuck 101
Counseling Center
McCaffery-Wagman
Saturday 1/18, Closed
Sunday 1/19, Closed
Monday 1/20, Closed
Tuesday 1/21, 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday 1/18, Closed
Sunday 1/19, Closed Tennis & Wellness Center
Monday 1/20, Closed
Tuesday 1/21, 9am–4:30pm (lunch 12–1pm)
Health Services
McCaffery-Wagman
Saturday 1/18, Closed
Sunday 1/19, Closed Tennis & Wellness Center
Monday 1/20, Closed
Tuesday 1/21, 9am–4:30pm (lunch 12–1pm)
IT Help Desk
Saturday 1/18, Closed Scribner Library
Sunday 1/19, Closed
Monday 1/20, Closed
Tuesday 1/21, 8:30am–6pm (lunch 12–1pm)
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Saturday, January 18
Regular Semester Hours
Begin Sunday, January 19
Residential Life
First Floor, Annex
Continental Breakfast: 8–10:30am
Brunch/Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm
Dinner: 4:30–6:30pm
Monday - Friday: 7:30am–8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am–8pm (closed daily 4–5pm)
Late Night: 8–10pm
Saturday 1/18, 11am–4pm
Sunday 1/19, 9am–4pm
Monday 1/20, 9am–4pm
Tuesday 1/21, 8:30am–4:30pm
Skidmore Post Office
Saturday 1/18, Closed Case Center
Sunday 1/19, Closed
Monday 1/20, Closed
Tuesday 1/21, 9am–4:55pm (window closes 4:30)
Skidmore Shop
Saturday 1/18, Closed Case Center
Sunday 1/19, 10am–4pm
Monday 1/20, 8:30am–4pm
Tuesday 1/21, 8:30am–4pm
Williamson Sports Center
Saturday 1/18, 9am–6pm (Pool & weight room closed) Sunday 1/19, 12–6pm (Pool & weight room closed)
Monday 1/20, 7am–8pm (Pool & weight room closed)
Tuesday 1/21, 7am–8pm