Skidmore is a place where intelligence is more than regurgitating textbooks. Skidmore College values what the individual has to offer and contribute. Creative thought is emphasized in all aspects of one's educational experience at Skidmore College.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Skidmore College values multifaceted individuals. It is not enough to just have good grades. One's extracurricular, leadership, and community involvement are also highly considered in the admission process. Furthermore, Skidmore College admires those with a passion to learn.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Skidmore College is academically challenging. The classroom environment is engaging and fulfilling.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are quite spacious and comfortable. Most dorms have window seats with lovely views.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is a wide variety of food choices. The Dining Hall is buffet style. Included in the Dining Hall are many different stations. These include the pizza station (different pizza at all times of day sometimes desert pizza at night), the pasta station (serving different types of pasta dishes), the vegetarian station (including a hot food portion as well as a salad bar), the sandwich station (have custom sandwiches made), a diner (different types of hot food each meal), and a bakery station (filled with different great desserts). There is also a suggestion board for the students to make suggestions to Dining Services.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Skidmore has so much going on. One can join clubs, or watch clubs perform, go to concerts or dances, spend time in Saratoga Springs, attend an open mic, go to an art show, play humans vs. zombies, or just meet new people. There's something for everyone.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Creative
Quirky
Adventurous
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Many clubs ranging from Planned Parenthood to Pulse (a group that likes to bang on random things rhythmically)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Skidmore does not have Greek Life
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Safety is always available to your aid. There is a blue light system. Where anywhere on Campus if you should ever feel uncomfortable you can be picked up. Even if you are in town off campus and are in need campus safety is willing to come pick you up. Campus safety is also extremely respectful. There is a no chase policy, as well as the amnesty policy. If you should find yourself in a situation where a friend needs help in an intoxicated instance, as long as you call Campus Safety neither one of you will get in trouble. Campus Safety's first priority is your health and well-being. They will make sure you are taken care of properly.
Skidmore is a place where intelligence is more than regurgitating textbooks. Skidmore College values what the individual has to offer and contribute. Creative thought is emphasized in all aspects of one's educational experience at Skidmore College.
Skidmore College values multifaceted individuals. It is not enough to just have good grades. One's extracurricular, leadership, and community involvement are also highly considered in the admission process. Furthermore, Skidmore College admires those with a passion to learn.
Skidmore College is academically challenging. The classroom environment is engaging and fulfilling.
The dorms are quite spacious and comfortable. Most dorms have window seats with lovely views.
There is a wide variety of food choices. The Dining Hall is buffet style. Included in the Dining Hall are many different stations. These include the pizza station (different pizza at all times of day sometimes desert pizza at night), the pasta station (serving different types of pasta dishes), the vegetarian station (including a hot food portion as well as a salad bar), the sandwich station (have custom sandwiches made), a diner (different types of hot food each meal), and a bakery station (filled with different great desserts). There is also a suggestion board for the students to make suggestions to Dining Services.
Skidmore has so much going on. One can join clubs, or watch clubs perform, go to concerts or dances, spend time in Saratoga Springs, attend an open mic, go to an art show, play humans vs. zombies, or just meet new people. There's something for everyone.
Creative Quirky Adventurous
Many clubs ranging from Planned Parenthood to Pulse (a group that likes to bang on random things rhythmically)
Skidmore does not have Greek Life
Campus Safety is always available to your aid. There is a blue light system. Where anywhere on Campus if you should ever feel uncomfortable you can be picked up. Even if you are in town off campus and are in need campus safety is willing to come pick you up. Campus safety is also extremely respectful. There is a no chase policy, as well as the amnesty policy. If you should find yourself in a situation where a friend needs help in an intoxicated instance, as long as you call Campus Safety neither one of you will get in trouble. Campus Safety's first priority is your health and well-being. They will make sure you are taken care of properly.