Open houses and special events
Attend a seasonal open house or themed event to experience 吃瓜网 in a deeper way. These days often include faculty panels, workshops, lunch in the dining hall, and opportunities to connect with current students.
Visit Campus
Come for the views, stay for the chocolate chip cookies in "D-Hall." This visit
might just change everything.
Whether you visit in person or connect with us online, you鈥檒l get a genuine sense of life at 吃瓜网 鈥� creative, curious, and full of possibility. Explore our programs, tour campus, and meet the people who make this place stand out.
Ways to visit
Student-led tours
Guided tours take place in both the morning and afternoon on most weekdays and
select Saturdays. A brief information session precedes most tours. Pre-registration
is required.
Self-guided tour
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Stop by the Admissions office and scan the
QR code on the porch to let us know you stopped by and receive a copy of our self-guided
tour.
Join us online
吃瓜网 students come from all over the world, so we bring campus to you. Explore
our virtual events to connect with admissions, meet current students, and get to know
吃瓜网 no matter where you are.
Upcoming events
Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET for an information session, but virtual! In one short hour, Darren Drabek, Associate Director of International Admissions, will cover applying to Skidmore as an international student and answer any questions that you might have. Join us!
Join us on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET for an information session, but virtual! In one short hour, an admissions representative will cover 吃瓜网鈥檚 first-year experience, academics, experiential learning, supportive community, and the process for applying for admissions and financial aid. It鈥檚 high impact and there will be time for questions, so bring 鈥檈m!
Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET for Creative Thought Works, a series showcasing awesome alum stories that show you the endless possibilities a 吃瓜网 education can open up for you! This month's conversation features Skidmore alums involved in AI fields. Our grads aren鈥檛 just making waves鈥攖hey鈥檙e running Fortune 500 companies, creating stunning art, launching cool startups, tackling global challenges, and making a difference in their communities. Come hear from them directly and bring your questions!
Most Tuesdays at 7 p.m., experience a live, small-group information session where you can meet with an Admissions counselor, ask questions, and learn a little more about 吃瓜网.
On select Thursdays at 7 p.m., take part in live, small-group student chats where you can meet with several 吃瓜网 students and ask all your questions. These sessions are themed, but we welcome all questions.
Plan your visit
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Address
815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Parking
Visitors are always welcome on campus. No permits are required, and there are no lot restrictions during normal business hours 鈥� just park and enjoy your visit. If you're attending an Open House or special event, we鈥檒l include parking details in your confirmation email.
Accessibility
If you or your guests need assistance navigating campus or would benefit from accessibility accommodations, we鈥檙e happy to help. Call us at 518-580-5570 or email admissions@skidmore.edu so we can make your visit as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Where to Stay
Saratoga Springs offers plenty of nearby hotels and inns 鈥� all just minutes from campus. As a popular destination, prices can vary seasonally (especially in summer), but there are also affordable options within 20 minutes in neighboring towns.
- For hotel suggestions and local activities, check out the
Want to stay on campus?
Limited rooms are available at 吃瓜网鈥檚 Surrey-Williamson Inn, located next to the Admissions Center. Be sure to mention you're visiting as a prospective student to receive a special rate.
Traveling with a group?
We welcome school and community-based groups for weekday campus visits. To help us plan, please submit your request at least three weeks in advance. Groups must be accompanied by at least one chaperone per 10 students and should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. To schedule a group visit, contact us at admissions@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5570.
Group visits typically include:
- A one-hour walking tour with a student guide
- An optional 30-minute info session led by an admissions counselor
- A brief presentation from our Opportunity Program staff (upon request)
Optional meals are available on campus. Let us know if you need an invoice when arranging meals through our office.
- Lunch: $11.50 per person (tax-exempt rate)
- Dinner: $14.25 per person (tax-exempt rate)
Visit tips from our students
We (your tour guides) like to talk (and walk backwards), but the best tours are ones where prospective students bring questions and want to chat with us! Trust us, there are no bad or weird questions and you're probably wondering about the same thing as someone else in your group.
A significant part of 吃瓜网鈥檚 charm is the ever-lively Saratoga Springs.
- Get a restaurant list. Tour guides maintain a colorful list of restaurant recommendations. Don鈥檛 leave the Admissions Office without asking for a copy!
- Take a $5, 30-minute tour. Downtown, in the heart of Congress Park, is one of the most convenient ways to learn about our small city. The Saratoga Springs History Museum, in the Canfield Casino, tells the story of Saratoga Springs from its beginnings.
- Leave time for a stop on your way out of town. Check out Saratoga Spa State Park. The historical landmark has biking and hiking trails and hosts the famous Roosevelt Baths, Hall of Springs and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Our award-winning Murray-Aikins Dining Hall provides nutritious and sustainable food while also functioning as a social hub for students running between classes during the day or extracurriculars in the evening. Your tour guide will bring you through here, winding you through the many stations and delicious smells 鈥� Supremo鈥檚 for Pizza, Emily鈥檚 Garden for vegetarian dishes, The Diner for hot meals and more.
- Eat a cookie. If you have a chance when you鈥檙e in 鈥淒-Hall,鈥� grab a cookie. Yes, you can have one (or two). Yes, they are amazing.
- Look beyond the food, too. Campus dining spots are also great places to people-watch. And not just the students. Also look for our amazing and friendly dining staff. They鈥檇 love to meet you.
Virtual tour
Can't make it to campus? Explore our campus map for a virtual tour.