Applying to Skidmore
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Application and Fee
Skidmore College is an exclusive user of the Common Application. The downloadable forms below represent the documents needed to apply for admission to Skidmore College. The application should be completed and returned to the Admissions Office, together with a $65 application fee payable to Skidmore College.

Apply online
Applications can also be completed and submitted on-line together with a credit card payment option via the Common Application website. To learn more about the Common Application and to apply to Skidmore College on-line, go to the Common Application Website.

Downloading the Application
You can download the freshman or transfer application (click here for transfer information) documents in PDF format by clicking on the links below. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to access and print them.

 Freshman Admission Forms 
Application Instructions
 The entire freshmen application including supplemental forms and application
Skidmore Supplemental Form  Submit this with the Common Application forms.
Early Decision Agreement  Submit this if you wish to be considered for early decision
Financial Aid Instructions  Guidelines for requesting financial aid
 Transfer Admission Forms 
Transfer Application Instructions  Provides an overview of the transfer process and deadlines
Transfer Supplement
Submit this with the Common Application forms
Transfer Application  The main transfer application form
Dean's Report  Your Dean of Students should complete this form
Mid-Term Grade Report Each of your professors should complete this form to indicate your current academic progress
Professor's Evaluation of Applicant Print this twice and give a copy to each of two professors who can evaluate your academic potential