A full-circle college experience
Skidmore 360 is our promise for a comprehensive learning environment. Here, rigorous academics meet experiential learning and powerful extracurricular opportunities for a jam-packed, high-value residential college experience.
Foundations for your Future SUCCESS
Build a standout resume by studying with renowned faculty and engaging in a top-tier curriculum. Then, choose from internships, global experiences, research consortiums, mentorship, summer opportunities, and more. The Skidmore 360 model ensures every student has the chance to take advantage of offerings that help equip them for work and life in a competitive post-grad world.
Welcome to a creative, collaborative, and curated network exclusive to Skidmore, where students can find alumni mentors and explore summer skill-building fellowships, internships, research projects, and more.
Study Abroad
We've approved more than 118 programs in 45 countries for you to choose from as well as dozens of opportunities for short-term trips through coursework or research. Even more, your financial aid travels with you.
Off-Campus Study
Civic Engagement
Inside and outside of the classroom, you're invited to explore numerous opportunities for community-based learning to expand your future as an informed, responsible, and globally and interculturally aware citizen.
Civic Engagement
Internships
Internships, externships, and volunteer work to build skills or serve others — Skidmore's Career Development and Community Service teams prepare and connect you with career opportunities.
Career DevelopmentStarting as early as the spring semester of your first year, Skidmore students can
join numerous ongoing faculty research labs and programs or pursue an independent
project. This hands-on access leads to early publication, advanced lab and analytical
skills, and more.
Only at Skidmore
Distinct programs founded by our community, for our students.
Storytellers' Institute
Storytellers' Institute
Apply for this annual five-week residency for documentarians, a unique opportunity for students, professionals and faculty to develop a non-fiction project within a community of creators.
StartUp Skidmore
StartUp Skidmore
Every year, students from a variety of majors come together for skill-building workshops designed to connect them with alumni and explore their StartUp ideas.
Tang Museum Internships
Tang Museum Internships
Every year, students fill coveted internship positions at our renowned, on-campus teaching museum and art gallery. Students work side-by-side with professionals and artists in curation, design, public programing, and more.
Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition
Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition
This annual competition is an opportunity for students from all majors to pitch a business idea, workshop it with alumni mentors, and compete for up to $20,000 in cash prizes.
The Soil Inventory Project Internships
The Soil Inventory Project Internships
The Covey Lab at Skidmore College hosts competitive summer research internships in collaboration with The Soil Inventory Project (TSIP) to conduct soil carbon research.
Skidmore EMS
Skidmore EMS
Operated entirely by students who are trained and state-certified at the EMT level or higher, Skidmore College Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) is a New York State basic life support-first response agency that provides on-campus emergency medical care.
Peer Health Educators
Peer Health Educators
From providing simple and sweet therapy dog sessions, to hosting consequential conversations about mental health, sexual health, substance use, and more, students who serve as Peer Health Educators gain valuable experience while giving back to their student community.
Student Government Association
Student Government Association
As an essential arm of Skidmore's shared governance model, the Student Government Association is a leadership development opportunity for the dozens of students each year who run for various officer positions and hope to have an impact on current and future students.
Student Employment
Student Employment
Student employment at Skidmore is mission-driven to provide meaningful, skill-building opportunities that enhance students' overall professional development. Opportunities abound in nearly every professional area of the college, from events and communications to business services and more.