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Your summer advisor will be reaching out to you soon. Be sure to review the New Student Advising and Registration Guide (NSARG), complete any remaining placement tests (World Language, Calculus, Chemistry, Music Theory, and Physics if you plan to take one of these courses this fall) and watch the recording of our .

Interested in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, or another health profession? 厂办颈诲尘辞谤别鈥檚 Health Professions Advisory Committee, or HPAC, can help you plan.

Start by signing upto connect with an HPAC advisor focused on your pre-health goals. Signing up does not lock you into a path; it helps you receive advising, updates, and opportunities related to internships, volunteering, shadowing, jobs, and events.

Then, tell your summer advisor you are considering pre-health, and review HPAC鈥檚 advising guide,first-year advice, and FAQs.

Questions? Contact Dr. Sheppard at ksheppar@skidmore.edu.

Meet the Department of Health Promotion, your campus resource for:

• Wellness coaching
• Alcohol and other drug-related services
• The Student Wellness Center 鈥� a student-centered space staffed by trained peer health educators
• Peer Health Education 鈥� check out the !
• Therapy dogs 鈥� available throughout the week in our Student Wellness Center
• Friday Night Out (FNO) program
• Victim Advocate Liaison services

The Counseling Center is delighted to offer a range of services, including in-person counseling sessions, teletherapy through BetterMynd, and 24/7 after-hours support. Students have up to eight in-person and eight teletherapy appointments available to them each academic year. We help students who may need ongoing care with tailored referrals to community providers based on their insurance, as well as the student鈥檚 needs and preferences.

Director of Counseling Angela Banks notes, 鈥淲e are excited to welcome and support the incoming first-year class this year! For students seeking routine support, appointments are typically available within just a few days, and same-day appointments are available for emergencies. If you find yourself needing some extra support this year, please reach out to us. We are also looking forward to offering workshops, groups, and other opportunities to support student wellbeing throughout the year.鈥�

Speaking of preparing for the fall, any student who is interested in connecting with a local clinician for more open-ended or specialized support this coming year is encouraged to reach out to the Counseling Center, so they can answer questions and offer tailored referral recommendations. You may call the office at 518-580-5555.

In the meantime, some other helpful web links you might explore include frequently asked questions and detailed information for families.

Dining Services is hard at work ensuring that Murray-Aikins Dining Hall provides students with the very best food possible

As your full-service dining provider on campus, we're also here to help you find the foods that can accommodate your special requirements. If you have a food-related medical condition please email DietaryConcerns@skidmore.eduor call 518-580-5850. We will assist you in making your dining experiences at Skidmore both pleasurable and safe. 

You are invited to fill out the to help the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) plan for the year and welcome you to campus. Note for Fall 2026: Rosh Hashanah begins the first Friday of the semester. Be sure to fill out the interest form if you would like to receive updates about High Holy Day observance at Skidmore.

The form also allows students of any religious background or interest to sign up for clubs, request a meeting, indicate interest in different topics, and ask questions such as, "How can I get to a Mass off campus?"; "Where do students meet for Jummah?"; "Can I continue this interfaith service project I started in high school?"; "How do I find a local congregation that is LGBTQIA-affirming?"; and more!

Religious Accommodations: It is important to contact professors, supervisors, and coaches at the start of the semester or before about any religious accommodations you may need, including missed class times or adjustments to assignments and exams. The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life can help you navigate this process. More information about the policy is available on our website.

Mindfulness Program: Contemplative and mindful practices from a range of traditions are available, including regular meditation breaks, spiritually grounded yoga, contemplative prayer, and more. Students from all backgrounds and beliefs are invited to take part. Select 鈥溌槎古�郎 Mindfulness鈥� on the to be added to the mailing list.

Contact the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life for more information: orsl@skidmore.edu

A big WELCOME from Health Services!! As you pack for college, please consider some of the following suggestions, resources, and information to help support your health while you transition to campus:

• Login regularly to your MyWellness portal to check the progress of your required health form submission and any outstanding forms. This includes immunizations, physical exam, tuberculosis screening, and electronic forms.
• Ongoing medical needs - If you anticipate needing ongoing support with your medical care, such as specialty care or help with medication administration, contact Health Services ahead of time so we can help coordinate your care.
• Pack a personal sick kit with essentials like cold/flu medicine, a thermometer, masks, COVID-19/flu rapid tests, and ibuprofen and/or Tylenol.
• Plan to recover in your room if you get sick 鈥� students remain in their residence with roommates during illness, including COVID-19 and flu.
• Vaccination clinics for flu and COVID-19 will be offered on campus this fall. Watch your email and the 麻豆女郎 Weekly Bulletin for details. We encourage students to get vaccinated before cold and flu season begins.

Sincerely,

Abigail Caldwell, MSN, APRN
Director of Health Services

The Office of Student Diversity & Inclusion (OSDI) provides support, resources, programming, leadership development opportunities, and advocacy for students at Skidmore using frameworks of equity and social justice. You will hear from our staff and meet some of the student leaders we work with during your first few days on campus 鈥� and there are lots of ways to connect with our office before you arrive!

• Follow us on
• Sign up for the OSDI newsletter - a weekly digest of club activities, lectures, and other campus offerings related to inclusion and belonging
• Get acquainted with to learn about OSDI club events (there are 15 student clubs affiliated with our office!)
• Come to the OSDI Block Party on Friday, September 18th from 4:30-6pm on Case Green - learn about OSDI clubs, meet with campus partners, enjoy delicious food, and make new friends!
• Contact Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion, Hillary Montague-Asp, with any questions - hmontagueasp@skidmore.edu

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