Academic Services

Student Academic Services offers a wide range of resources all designed to help you meet the goals you have set for academic excellence at Skidmore.  From advice on competitive academic scholarship to one-on-one academic support, our staff is committed to helping you meet the challenges of a Skidmore education.

How It Works
Study Tips
Helpful Handouts and Organizers

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Peer Tutoring

Tutoring is a central part of the mission of Student Academic Services and it is available FREE to all students.  We encourage students to engage more fully in challenging courses through Skidmore resources, and we believe that one important resource is the availability of peer tutors in courses across the curriculum.  Through individual tutoring sessions with peer tutors, who are chosen by faculty teaching each course, students have an excellent opportunity to enhance their understanding of course materials as well as their overall academic performance.

How It Works
Request a Peer Tutor
Become a Peer Tutor
Refer a Peer Tutor (Faculty)

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Study Groups

Researchers encourage faculty and students to benefit from the positive learning outcomes associated with group study.  In addition to the support and encouragement students receive from other group members, they will also gain knowledge about working in groups that support them in their other studies and opportunities at Skidmore.  Student Academic Services in committed to developing this aspect of student learning.  We offer established study groups in key gateway courses, and we are also willing to work with faculty and students to develop other study groups that would assist out-of-class learning.

How It Works
Study Groups - Fall 2012 schedule (PDF)
Request a Study Group Form
 

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Forms

Disability and Accessibility Services
Application for Academic Accommodation (PDF)

International Students and Scholars
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Form

Peer Tutoring & Study Groups:
Peer Tutor Request Form
Peer Tutor Application Form
Tutor Payroll Submission Form
Note Taker Application (PDF)
Study Group - Suggestion Form for a New Study Group
Student Contracts
Tutee Evaluation
Tutor Evaluation
Tutoring Guidelines
W-4 New York State Tax Form: 2012 (PDF)
FAQ's

Study Skills & Strategies:
How to Work in Groups
How to Study in a Group
How to Set Up a Notebook
How to Write Critically
Writing Checklist and Evaluation Tool
How to Read Critically
Public Speaking
Preparing for Exams
Study Spaces
Test Anxiety
Weekly Planner (PDF)

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