FYE LONDON WINTER 2026
Welcome to Skidmore Campus! SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Student Check-In Online/ Move In
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. *Residential Life will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Brunch
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 8–9:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
9:45 a.m. Gathering
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL ATRIUM Meet to walk to Wyckoff Center with peer mentors.
10–10:15 a.m. Welcome
WYCKOFF CENTER, CASE CENTER, 2ND FLOOR Adrian Bautista, Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs
10:15–11:15 a.m. Connecting and Thriving On and Off Campus
WYCKOFF CENTER, CASE CENTER, 2ND FLOOR STUDENT AFFAIRS PANEL: Julia Routbort-Baskin, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Health and Wellness
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
Zach Schwan, Director, Leadership Activities
5:30–7:15 p.m. Welcome Dinner
Tarah Rowse, Director of Sustainability
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL, 2ND FLOOR
Please check online for any changes to the schedule at skidmore.edu/ orientation/index.php
Abigail Caldwell, Director, Health Services Michelle Hubbs, Associate Director of Civic Engagement, Career Development Angela Banks, Director, Counseling Center Parker Diggory, Director, Religious and Spiritual Life Meg Hegener, Director of Accessibility Services
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Making the Transition to Campus WYCKOFF CENTER, CASE CENTER, 2ND FLOOR Rachel Roe-Dale, Director of the FYE and 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. Meet with Peer Mentors
WYCKOFF CENTER, CASE CENTER, 2ND FLOOR Hot chocolate bar.
4:30–7 p.m. Dinner
9–10 a.m. Library Session
Kellogg’s Seminar LUCY SCRIBNER LIBRARY, ROOM 118
Meet with Peer Mentors
Hauser’s Seminar LUCY SCRIBNER LIBRARY, ROOM 213
10:30–11:30 a.m. Library Session
Hauser’s Seminar LUCY SCRIBNER LIBRARY, ROOM 118
Meet with Peer Mentors
Kellogg’s Seminar LUCY SCRIBNER LIBRARY, ROOM 213
11:30–2:30 p.m. Lunch
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Classes Begin
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 MONDAY, JANUARY 19 8–8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL
8:45 a.m. Gathering
MURRAY-AIKINS DINING HALL ATRIUM Meet to walk to the Library with peer mentors.
8–10 p.m. Lucy Goes Global - Welcome Back event with Lively Lucy!
FALSTAFF’S Off-Campus Study & Exchanges partners with Student Academic Services and student club, Lively Lucy, for a special welcome back open-mic event for returning study abroad and international students. Raffle prizes will be distributed throughout the event.
COMING IN LATE JANUARY: Club Fair
CASE CENTER, 2ND FLOOR More info. to come. Check SkidSync
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 3–4 p.m. Afternoon Tea
TANG MUSEUM, PAYNE ROOM Join Off-Campus Study & Exchanges, your Peer Mentors, and former London FYE students from the sophomore and junior classes for a British-style afternoon tea held at the Tang, Skidmore’s on-campus museum. Come for tea, light refreshments and explore the Tang!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Winter Carnival/Big Green Scream
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.
Be on the lookout for more information from SGA
QUESTION ABOUT A DEPARTMENT OR MAJOR? Health Professions: Professor Kelly Sheppard, ksheppar@skidmore.edu English: Professor Tim Wientzen, twientze@skidmore.edu Studio Art: Robert ParkeHarrison, rparkeha@skidmore.edu Environmental Studies: Anne Gallagher Ernst, agallagh@skidmore.edu Education: Professor Hope Casto, hcasto@skidmore.edu Management and Business: Professor Jina Mao, jmao@skidmore.edu Psychology: Professor Rebecca Johnson, rjohnso@skidmore.edu For a complete list of departments, visit https://www.skidmore.edu/search/index.php#azindex
Contact Information FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
STARBUCK CENTER 201
X8111
ACADEMIC ADVISING
STARBUCK CENTER 201
X5720
CAMPUS SAFETY
THE ANNEX FOR EMERGENCIES
X5567 X5566
CAMPUS LIFE Includes: Leadership Activities, Community Service, Religious and Spiritual Life, Student Diversity Programs
CASE CENTER 207
X8338
HEALTH SERVICES
MCCAFFERY-WAGMAN TENNIS AND WELLNESS CENTER - 2nd floor
X5550
COUNSELING CENTER
MCCAFFERY-WAGMAN TENNIS AND WELLNESS CENTER - 2nd floor
X5555
COMPUTER HELP DESK
SCRIBNER LIBRARY- 1st floor
X5900
OFF-CAMPUS STUDY & EXCHANGES (OCSE)
STARBUCK CENTER 202
X5355
REGISTRAR
STARBUCK CENTER 203
X5710
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
THE ANNEX
X5765
THE LEARNING COMMONS
STARBUCK CENTER 102
X8150
TITLE IX (SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED MISCONDUCT RESOURCES)
CASE CENTER 311
X5733
WRITING CENTER
SCRIBNER LIBRARY 440
X8441
Student Government Representatives: Executive Officers:
Samantha Majiedt ’27, SGA President Shira Lobron ’28, Executive Vice President Madelyn Besikof ’26, VP for Club Affairs Kylie Lederman ’26, VP for Institutional Diversity
First-Year Class Officer: Billqis Nambane, First Year Senator
For a full list: https://www.skidmore.edu/sga/senate/executive_committee.php
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 21 7–8 p.m. Theater Info Session JKB THEATER - MAIN STAGE
8–9 p.m. Audition Q&A
JKB THEATER We encourage you to attend our Audition Q&A 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 22 and Friday, January 23 General Theater Auditions for all Skidmore Students JKB THEATER - MAIN STAGE
For more information, visit https://theater.skidmore.edu/
Looking for something to do? Be sure to join SkidSync for club and event info! https://skidmore.campuslabs.com/engage/
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
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
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 FLEX cdta.org Bikemore (bikeshare program) skidmore.edu/sustainability/ programs/bikemore.php
What’s open and when... Department Card Office Starbuck 101
Hours Saturday 1/17, Closed Sunday 1/18, Closed Monday 1/19, Closed Tuesday 1/20, 8:30am–4:30pm
Counseling Center McCaffery-Wagman Tennis & Wellness Center
Saturday 1/17, Closed Sunday 1/18, Closed Monday 1/19, Closed Tuesday 1/20, 9am–4:30pm (lunch 12–1pm)
Health Services McCaffery-Wagman Tennis & Wellness Center
Saturday 1/17, Closed Sunday 1/18, Closed Monday 1/19, Closed Tuesday 1/20, 9am–4:30pm (lunch 12–1pm)
IT Help Desk Scribner Library
Saturday 1/17, Closed Sunday 1/18, Closed Monday 1/19, Closed Tuesday 1/20, 8:30am–6pm (lunch 12–1pm)
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Saturday, January 17 Sunday, January 18
Breakfast: 8–10:30am Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm Dinner: 4:30–7pm
Monday, January 20
Breakfast: 8–10:30am Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm Dinner: 4:30–8pm
Tuesday, January 20
Academic Hours Resume
Residential Life First Floor, Annex
Saturday 1/17, 11am–4pm Sunday 1/18, 9am–4pm Monday 1/19, 9am–4pm Tuesday 1/20, 8:30am–4:30pm
Skidmore Post Office Case Center
Saturday 1/17, Closed Sunday 1/18, Closed Monday 1/19, Closed Tuesday 1/20, 9am–4:55pm (window closes 4:30)
Skidmore Shop Case Center
Saturday 1/17, Closed Sunday 1/18, 10am–4pm Monday 1/19, 8:30am–4pm Tuesday 1/20, 8:30am–4pm
Williamson Sports Center
Saturday 1/17, 9am–6pm (Pool & weight room closed) Sunday 1/18, 12–6pm (Pool & weight room closed) Monday 1/19, 7am–8pm (Pool & weight room closed) Tuesday 1/20, 7am–8pm
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