Skidmore College

Skidmore College requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Skidmore College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Skidmore College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at Skidmore College complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Skidmore College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Skidmore College?

Skidmore College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Skidmore College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Skidmore College

When choosing a major, Skidmore College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Skidmore College.Skidmore College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Skidmore College false.Skidmore College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skidmore College

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Does Skidmore College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Skidmore College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Skidmore College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Skidmore College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Skidmore College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Skidmore College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Skidmore College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Skidmore College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Skidmore College.

Does Skidmore College Require Internships?

🟨 Skidmore College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Skidmore College

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Skidmore College Library

The main library on campus is the Scribner Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Skidmore College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Skidmore offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Dartmouth College, Clarkson University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with Clarkson University, Rochester Institute of Technology and Syracuse University

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with New York University

•Finance or accounting with Syracuse University, physical or occupational therapy with Sage Graduate School

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Skidmore College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Skidmore College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Skidmore College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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