FYI from FYE, May 2025
Welcome to 小福利导航!
Congratulations and welcome to the 小福利导航 College Class of 2029! As the Director of the First-Year Experience Program, it's an honor to invite you to officially begin your 小福利导航 student journey.
mark your calendars
Below is a summary of some key dates to help you prepare for your arrival this fall. For even more details and up to date information, visit the All dates are subject to change, and we aim to give as much advance notice as possible.
First Year Experience (FYE)
- The FYE Checklist is open in the This is your go-to summer to-do list, and many of the tasks listed below will be accessed through it. If you鈥檙e part of the London FYE or the Opportunity Program, your checklist (and deadlines) may look different. If you log in you may see that some dates have passed because processing started early for Early Decision and other committed students.
- Watch your email inbox for 鈥淔YI from FYE,鈥� our monthly newsletter filled with reminders and campus updates. Want your family or support system to get the newsletter too?
- Not in the Class of 2029 Discord yet?
Academics
- May 15: Academic interest form due
- May 15: Scribner Seminar preferences due
- May 28: Advising and registration webinar (or catch the recording)
- June 1: Academic accommodations application opens (if needed)
- June 2鈥�27: Meet with your Summer Advisor
- June 24 or 25: Class registration
Admissions
- Before July 31: Submit your final high school transcript as soon as its available
Housing
- June 20: Housing questionnaire due
- July 14: Health forms due
- July 21: Housing assignments released (if your health forms are in!)
Move-In and Orientation
Most students (except those participating in the London FYE) move in on their arrival day. All on-campus students will take part in New Student Orientation, August 31 鈥� September 5.
Arrival dates:
- June 29: Opportunity Program students (by invitation)
- Varies: Fall athletes (check with your coach)
- August 18: London FYE students (for on-campus orientation)
- August 25: International students (by invitation)
- August 28: Pre-Orientation participants (optional but encouraged 鈥� registration open June 2鈥揓uly 15)
- August 31: All other new students
Bonus Tip: Want to peek ahead? You can preview the full and for holidays, breaks, and big campus moments.
Once again, my heartfelt鈥痗ongratulations鈥痮n joining the 小福利导航 community! Please contact us at 518-580-8111 or鈥�fye@skidmore.edu鈥痺ith questions or concerns.
Rachel Roe-Dale, Ph.D.
Director of the First-Year Experience
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics