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CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS WELCOME TO

Take a virtual tour of the entire Skidmore campus and experience all the spaces and places with 360˚ views at SKIDMO.RE/VIRTUALTOUR 2 Make this place your own.

3 Why Skidmore? There are as many reasons as there are students, but here are a few big ones.

A POWERFUL CURRICULUM page 6 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

4 5 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 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

6 Dive deeper into our majors and minors: SKIDMORE.EDU/CURRICULUM

7 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.

Explore courses and faculty for each discipline and degree: SKIDMO.RE/MAJORS

Lauren Goldfarb ’20 enjoys the view during an autumn Outing Club hike in the Adirondacks. Photo by Amanda Brooks. 8 MAJORS/MINORS

American Studies French Self-Determined Major Anthropology French Area Studies Social Work Art (Studio) Gender Studies Sociology Art Geosciences Spanish Asian Studies German Theater Business History » Business, French Human Physiological » Business, German Most majors have corresponding minors. » Business, International Affairs Minors are also available in: » Business, Spanish Mathematics Arts Administration Biology Music Black Studies Chemistry Neuroscience Chinese Classics Intergroup Relations Computer Science Physics Italian Dance Political Science Japanese » Political Science, French American and Latinx Studies Education Studies » Political Science, German Media and Film Studies English » Political Science, Spanish Statistics Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Religious Studies

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy with Sage Graduate School ■ in Nursing (B.S.N.) with University Rory Meyers College of Nursing ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with ■ 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 ■ 4 + 1 Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) Program with Syracuse University ■ Whitman MBA Advantage Program with Syracuse University 9 FYE THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE

A SAMPLING Meet your people. Find your place. OF SCRIBNER No college year is more challenging, or more important, than the first. Students who connect in a meaningful SEMINARS, 2020 way with faculty and peers and who identify a serious intellectual interest are more likely to succeed. AFRICA IN STEREOTYPES That’s why we developed the First-Year Experience LATINX EXPRESSION (FYE) — a comprehensive welcome and introduction WHAT TO EAT? to academics and life at Skidmore that offers the right balance between challenge and support. BIOTECH REVOLUTION

The First-Year Experience begins in the summer MONEY MATTERS before your first year. This is when you’ll choose EXTRAORDINARY BODIES from more than 40 Scribner Seminars — CAN LITERATURE SAVE small-group, interdisciplinary courses designed THE ENVIRONMENT? to help you explore ideas, challenge assumptions and think critically. SPORT, SELF & SOCIETY

ASIMOV, SCIENCE FYE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO: AND FICTION

Explore deeply a topic or discipline that is of INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION special interest to you. SOLDIERS, DIPLOMATS Address the challenges of the transition from high AND SPIES school to college in an intentional, sustained way. SOCIAL JUSTICE: SPANISH Make a lasting connection with your faculty adviser. TRAVEL WRITING AND Make a meaningful connection with a more experienced Skidmore student — your peer mentor. GENDER VOTING AND GAME THEORY

Did you know you can spend your first PLAGUES AND HUMANS semester in London? Learn more: JANE AUSTEN SKIDMO.RE/LONDONFYE HUMAN DILEMMAS

10 “Heading into my Scribner Seminar “Mentoring is very important … for the first time, I was skeptical it I still recall my undergrad years might be a lecture class with a cool when a professor took me aside title. Boy, was I wrong! The classroom and asked, ‘What do you think?’ became a place both to debrief with He was truly curious. I felt like my peers about other courses and to I had been treated seriously as a try new things. It helped make the thinker. It was an ‘aha’ moment transition to college really smooth for me, one that I hope many because I always felt welcome.” students will experience in FYE.”

— HILLARY GOLDSTEIN ’20 — AMON EMEKA Education and Director, First-Year Experience Human Physiological Sciences Associate Professor of Sociology Part-time BMX Racer

11 Change your view of the world ... and let it change you.

60% OF STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD

118 PROGRAMS

45 COUNTRIES

12 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 118 approved programs in 45 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 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!

13 Different kinds of collaboration. 84% of Skidmore students delve into internships, research or experiential educational opportunities − 74% engage in two or more. Each summer, some 250 students receive grants to complete professional experiences that they otherwise might not afford.

THE SUMMER EXPERIENCE FUND supports unpaid internships, volunteer opportunities, research, residencies and apprenticeships at organizations including: ■ Cognitive Neuroscience Group, Massachusetts General Hospital, , Massachusetts ■ Smithsonian National Zoo, Washington, D.C. ■ St. Eustatius National Parks Association, Caribbean Netherlands

THE SEE BEYOND PROGRAM provides funding to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges by employing new approaches to advance postgraduate goals. Recent student positions include: ■ Intern, Juneau Ice Field Research Program, Foundation for Glacier & Environmental Research, Juneau, Alaska ■ Volunteer, Women’s Center & Orphanage, Everest Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal ■ Research Assistant, Kuhl Lab/Brain & Memory Lab, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon THE FACULTY-STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM provides students an opportunity to work with Skidmore faculty on original research. Some recent projects: ■ Development of 3D Printed Testing Device ■ Elder Self-Neglect Reporting and Response ■ “Vives Solo:” Transnational Fatherhood and Return Migration from the U.S. to Mexico

14 Marcus Jackson ’19 (below center) and Alex Matias ’18 (right) participate in a faculty-student collaborative research project studying thermal and cardiac strain on first responders with Professor of Human Physiological Sciences and Director of the First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory Denise Smith (below left), and Chief Craig A. Haigh (below right) of the Hanover Park, Illinois, Fire Department.

15 A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY

Join a community of individuals.

from and % 26 2,500 40 65 DOMESTIC STUDENTS STATES COUNTRIES STUDENTS OF COLOR

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, health and wellness programs – you’re invited to explore your unexpected.

16 17 Friendship is universal.

Students attend the annual Student Government Association Club Fair on the Case Green.

18 If there’s one thing that Skidmore students share, it’s the ability to bring creative thought to life in their own individual ways. Some bring this ability with them, and some discover it while they’re here. Either way, an appreciation for creative thought helps you develop a distinctive sense of self. You decide who you want to be — then go for it.

Friendship is universal. “I arrived at Skidmore from South Africa afraid I might not belong. Now, if I could float over campus and look down at my life here from 30,000 feet, I’d see amazing people from all over the world — Ecuador, Morocco, Connecticut, California and everywhere in between. So many of them I can call friends, family, even brothers and sisters because they fully appreciate and celebrate who I am.”

—NKOSINGIPHILE “NK” MABASO ’19 Sociology and Computer Science Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Graduate

Learn more: SKIDMO.RE/FRIENDSHIP

19 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-last- hoorah-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 SKIDMORE’S SKIDMANIA NATIONAL COLLEGE

Since 2001, Skidmore COMEDY FESTIVAL student and faculty Founded in 1989 by Emmy musicians — a capella, Award-winning producer solo, brass and rock — David Miner ’91 (30 Rock have converged for a and Parks and Recreation), series of sold-out ComFest features many of the benefit shows, all top improv and sketch groups based on a Beatles from colleges and universities theme. around the country, including four of our own.

20 Go behind the scenes at Skidmore in weekly student, alumni and faculty takeovers: instagram.com/lifeatskidmore

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 games.

21 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 Williamson Sports and Recreation Center • Main gymnasium featuring three basketball/ courts • Intramural and recreation gyms • Six-lane pool with separate diving well • Racquetball courts • Athletic training room • Weight room and fitness areas

02 Wenger Tennis Courts (nine)

Wagner Park: Artificial-surface pitch 03 and softball diamond with FieldTurf outfield

Wachenheim Field: Lighted stadium and FieldTurf 04 playing field for soccer, lacrosse and intramurals

OFF-CAMPUS FACILITIES 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.

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For a virtual tour and 360˚ views of our fitness facilities: SKIDMO.RE/SPORTSCENTER

23 Together, we are a leader.

The Skidmore Thoroughbreds athletics program offers some of the nation’s top sports opportunities.

Nineteen varsity teams compete nationally with a geographic emphasis on New York, New England and the mid-Atlantic states. A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, the New England Hockey Conference and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, Skidmore is a founding member of the Liberty League.

“I grew up with one label for myself — hockey player. But being at Skidmore, I’m that plus so much more. Now, I’m a hockey player, economist, business consultant, volunteer and mentor.” – AUSTIN ROOK ’22 Business and Economics

See more about Skidmore athletics and track our latest games and scores: SKIDMOREATHLETICS.COM

24 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT SKIDMORE

BASEBALL (men)

ACCOLADES BASKETBALL (men) BASKETBALL (women) CREW (men) 10 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 215 NCAA DIVISION III ALL-AMERICANS 85 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS CREW (women) FIELD HOCKEY (women) GOLF (men) 22 COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

ICE HOCKEY (men) LACROSSE (men) LACROSSE (women)

BARD COLLEGE CLARKSON UNIVERSITY HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES RIDING (women) SOCCER (men) SOCCER (women) RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SKIDMORE COLLEGE SOFTBALL (women) SWIMMING (men) SWIMMING (women) ST.

VASSAR COLLEGE TENNIS (men) TENNIS (women) VOLLEYBALL (women)

25 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.

Explore all of our clubs and find your niche: SKIDMO.RE/CLUBS

26 MEDIA SERVICE (cont.) BARE Health, Image, Power, Success Folio Skidmore College Emergency + LINE Medical Service 100 Pass the Mic WAYS TO GET Photography Club SPECIAL INTEREST Skidmo’ Daily Active Minds INVOLVED AT The Skidmore News Black Soul Music SKIDMORE WSPN Radio Chess Club Entrepreneurship Club PERFORMANCE eSports 213 Crew Feminist Action Network ACADEMIC Accents Friends of Skidmore Chemistry Club Ad-Liberal Artists Harry Potter Club Computer Science Club Awkward Kids Talking Mindful Movement El Club Espanol Bandersnatchers Pro-Arts Geology Club Breakbeats Protect Our Breasts History Club Cabaret Troupe RestoreMore Investment Club Drastic Measures Skid Eats Model African Union Dynamics Skidbuilds Model European Union Hip Hop Alliance Skwizards Model United Nations Irish Dance Club Video Game Club Philosophy Club People Who Sing Women in Business Physics Society Pulse Pre-Health Club Rithmos SPORTS Pre-Law Club Sketchies Alpine Ski Club SignMore Skidaiko Club Basketball Skidomedy Cycling Club CULTURAL Sonneteers Fly Fishing Club African Heritage Awareness Stompin’ Soles Ice Hockey Club Asian Cultural Awareness Treblemakers Martial Arts Chinese Cultural Association Nordic Ski Club Eastern European Club POLITICAL Outing Club Hayat College Republicans Polo International Student Union Connect with Congress Running Club Raices Sailing Club Skidmore Pride Alliance Environmental Action Club Skidmore Quidditch Sprachmehr Skidmore Democrats Snow Sports Ujima Voices for Planned Parenthood Thoroughbears West Indian Student Association Frisbee RECREATIONAL EVENT PROGRAMMING Foundry Club STUDENT GOVERNMENT DJs Anonymous Knit Wits ASSOCIATION (SGA) Lively Lucy’s Coffeehouse Random Acts of Crafts Academic Council National College Comedy Skidmore Spoon Budget and Finance Committee Festival Table Top Gaming Club Club Affairs Committee Speakers Bureau Committee on Inclusion and Student Entertainment SERVICE Outreach Committee Benef-Action Committee on Student Life Best Buddies Executive Committee FAITH-BASED Big Brothers, Big Sisters Inter-Class Council Christian Fellowship Challah for Hunger Senate Hillel Compassion for All Muslim Student Association FeedMore Newman Club Feel Good

27 A PHENOMENAL CAMPUS

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Murray-Aikins Dining Hall: Case Student Center: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Stop in for a creative menu Grab a quick cup of coffee Theater (JKB): du jour. Grab your friends and before class, pick up the latest Our theater major is pre- gather around one of three Skidmore gear or just hang professional in nature, and JKB fireplaces for a relaxing break out with friends in this bustling offers a 350-seat auditorium, from classes. campus center. experimental Black Box theater, rehearsal studios, and costume and scene shops.

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Lucy Scribner Library: Center for Integrated Sciences: Arthur Zankel Music Center: Looking for a quiet nook where Cutting-edge laboratories and Check it out if you’re into you can thumb through your technology make CIS, our Grammy-winning artists, digital class notes? Cozy up next to newest facility, a premier place recording studios or state-of- one of the bay windows for a for discovering connections the-art concert halls. study session with a view. between the sciences, arts and humanities.

29 Home is where you create it.

Skidmore residence halls are among the best in the country — in the top 10, according to .

Residence halls, where you and your suitemates share a bathroom, primarily house first- and second-year students. First-year students can expect one or possibly two roommates.

Most floors are coed, but you can choose options such as all-women, gender-neutral or substance-free.

Curious what your home away from home will look like? See for yourself: SKIDMO.RE/HOUSING

30 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% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

31 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.”

34 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 % OF CAMPUS ELECTRICITY IS GENERATED BY OUR HYDROELECTRIC student-run composting 20 DAM (9%) AND SOLAR FIELD (11%) program has saved more than 100,000 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 % OF CAMPUS IS GEOTHERMALLY sustainability map: 35 HEATED AND COOLED. THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SCIENCES IS PROJECTED TO SKIDMO.RE/GREENMAP INCREASE GEOTHERMAL CAPACITY TO NEARLY 45%

35 Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of “America’s best college towns.”

36 We just call it home. Saratoga Springs is a beautiful, bustling small 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 , 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: SKIDMO.RE/SARATOGA

37 With assistance from Skidmore’s Career Development Center, Caite Canfield ’19, a mathematics and studio art double major, clinched a sought-after summer internship at Tiffany & Co.’s Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop in . It was the perfect jump- start to her next act — a Master of Architecture program at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

38 A PIVOTAL CAREER NETWORK

Create your difference.

Skidmore prepares you for anything so you can pursue your own thing.

Here you’re taught how to jump into a world of rapid change and chase down the career you want.

Tomorrow’s jobs demand people who can think differently. People who can connect disparate ideas and cultures. People who are ready to seize opportunities and solve problems that aren’t yet apparent.

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of students complete an of graduates are of graduates say their INTERNSHIP EMPLOYED JOBS RELATE with 74% completing or pursuing further to their career goals. two or more. education one year That’s 25% higher than after graduation. the national average for liberal arts schools.

39 Beyond the classroom CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT SKIDMORE

#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

40 Beginning 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 of the job search, from networking to resume building. ✔ Hundreds of exclusive, Skidmore-specific internships and job opportunities. ✔ An expansive network of more than 35,000 alumni connections around the world. ✔ Dozens of on-campus learning, networking and recruiting opportunities across all industries.

After completing an internship with MUFG Bank, one of Japan’s and the world’s largest banks, Faisal Namanya ’20 (second from right) 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 41 Creative thought is more than a philosophy. It’s a practice. And when you put it in place, you’re better prepared for a meaningful career.

A self-determined major at Skidmore in marine ecology and ceramics, Courtney Mattison ’08 (below) creates detailed ceramic sculptural works inspired by the fragile beauty of coral reefs and the threats they face.

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.

42 CREATIVE THOUGHT AT WORK Recent Skidmore graduates put creativity to work in their fields and our world every day.

Kasia Dillon ’19 Gabriel Rossi ’20 Monica Andrews ’19 RESEARCH ASSISTANT LATAM EQUITIES ANALYST PUBLIC PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Santander Shelburne Museum Neuroscience Business and Political Science Art History and Arts Administration

Aniba Rahman ’20 Amy Rowland ’19 Nigel Smith ’19 MARKETING MANAGER ASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHER MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT Amazon Web Services JET Program in Sabe, Japan PROGRAM ASSOCIATE M&T Bank Economics and Political Science International Affairs and Political Science Political Science

Matthew O’Connor ’20 Samuel Vogel ’19 Katy Ehnstrom ’20 EDI ENGINEER SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL Epic Health Research Network FACILITATOR THERAPY CANDIDATE - Kingston, Jamaica Boston University Computer Science Environmental Studies Human Physiological Sciences and Sciences

Discover more at SKIDMO.RE/CREATIVETHOUGHTWORKS

43 CREATIVE THOUGHT AT WORK Take a look at how these Skidmore alumni apply creative thought in their everyday lives.

ZAZIE BEETZ ’13 is a prolific actress starring in Atlanta, Deadpool II and, more recently, Joker opposite Joaquin Phoenix. As an international student from , Beetz explored acting and photography at Skidmore and continues to borrow upon those lessons. “With Skidmore’s education, I was able to honor another huge part of myself,” she explains. “I suppose that’s the beauty of a liberal arts school.” Going forward, she says, “I don’t want to just be pretty. I want to be ugly. I want to be bad and I want to be good. I want to be able to transform as I transform in my life.” Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC

44 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

Shep Murray ’93 (left) and Ian Murray

45 FAST FACTS 2,500 Montréal students

Saratoga Springs

41% Albany Boston men 59% women New York City #7 26% 60% AMERICA’S MOST domestic students of students study ENTREPRENEURIAL COLLEGES of color off campus Forbes.com

15% 84% TOP 50 first-generation of students complete one GREEN SCHOOLS college students or more internships or The Princeton Review professional experiences

12% 89% #7 international students of students are employed or BEST COLLEGE FOOD (+6% dual citizens) pursuing further education Business Insider one year after graduation

MORE THAN 60 60% TOP 50 languages spoken, of alumni have completed ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST from Albanian or are enrolled in grad or LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES to Zulu professional school within five years of graduating U.S. News and World Report 46 Create your APPLICATION DEADLINES November 15: Round I Early Decision Skidmore January 15: Round II Early Decision January 15: Regular Decision experience. 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 2020–21 COLLEGE COSTS, (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and Saturday mornings FINANCIAL AID AND (July–January). We also have a day-hosting program. SCHOLARSHIPS Campus visits may be scheduled online by going to Skidmore annually gives more than $60 skidmo.re/visit or by calling the Office of Admissions. million in financial aid, with 99% awarded Unforeseen circumstances, such as the COVID-19 on the basis of demonstrated financial pandemic, may prohibit in-person visits. Please be need. Fifty-one percent of students receive sure to check the College’s visit status before need-based grants, while 55% receive making plans. some form of financial aid. The average first-year aid package is $48,000. If a visit is not possible, there are many virtual online opportunities available: online interviews, live info International students applying for aid are sessions, connections with student ambassadors and required to file the ’s College guided campus tours. We can also help arrange an Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile interview with an alumni representative in your area. (see www.collegeboard.com).

ADMISSIONS 2020-21 Costs: In 2020, Skidmore received over 10,000 applications Tuition/fees: $58,278; for a class of more than 700. Fifty percent enrolled room: $9,178 (dorm double); through Early Decision. The acceptance rate was 32%. and meals: $6,346

CONTACTS & INFORMATION Skidmore Office of Admissions Skidmore College uses the Common Application Eissner Admissions Center (commonapp.org) as well as the Coalition for 815 North Broadway Access, Affordability and Success Application Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632 (coalitionforcollegeaccess.org). A $65 fee (or a fee-waiver request supported by your guidance 518-580-5570 or 800-867-6007 counselor) must be submitted with your application. [email protected] We also require an official high school transcript, www.skidmore.edu 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 test-optional with some exceptions. @skidmorecollege

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