Skidmore College Pre-Orientation Programs

"Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries" -Jimmy Carter

SCOOP 2006

 

All programs are on a first come first served basis.
2012 Pre-Orientation
REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1, 2012
 
 
8/30/12-9/2/12

This is truly a once in a life time experience!

One of the best ways of making the transition to college life is through participation in one  of the many Pre-Orientation Programs that Skidmore offers first-year students. Whether its hiking in the Adirondacks, creating sculpture or doing community service, there are many ways to meet students with similar interests and goals. Below is a list of the ways new students can connect with one another and with the college experience participation in Pre-O is optional, and takes place just before Orientation for all first-year students.

For any other questions or concerns please contact Mary Ann Toia in the Office of Campus Life at (518) 580-8335.

WAITLIST: please email mtoia@skidmore.edu with waitlist in the subject line and your name and program choice in the body of the email. Thank you.

On Campus Programs

Call Number
Cost
The Adventure Challenge
191 $400
Behind the Scenes at the Tang
192 $400
Going to Press with the Skidmore News
193 $300
Record Club/ Writing Rock
194 $300
Serving Self, Serving Society
195 $300
Tabula Rasa
196 $300
Theater
197 $300
Wellness Retreat
198 $400
Skidaiko (Drumming)
199 $300
     
 

SCOOP (Skidmore College Outdoor Orientation Program)

 

Everything SCOOP

   
Great Camp Sagamore
200 $450
Hiking
201 $450
Hiking and Canoeing
202 $450
Canoeing
203 $450
Kayaking and Rafting 
204 $450
Rock and River
205 $400

 

HOW TO REGISTER

https://apps.skidmore.edu/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp



You may register starting June 1st

  1. You'll need your Skidmore username and password.  Don't know it? Call Skidmore IT Helpdesk at 518-580-5900,  Monday through Friday, between 8:30a.m. and 12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. and 4:30p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  2. Note the Call Number (listed above along with the Pre-O program name)
  3. Log in using Internet Explorer on the Oracle Student Support Self Service page (Link is live as of June 1st)
  4. On the left side of your screen, under Enrollment Links, click Schedule Summer 2011 - UG - Enrollment Now Open
  5. On the right side of your screen please click the Quick Add button
  6. Type the Call Number in the box and click Apply (On the right side)
  7. On the next screen, directly under the Quick Add button, you should see the word Status, and directly under the Status you should see the word Enrolled
  8. If you do not see the word Enrolled, please call us at the Pre-Orientation phone #: 518-580-8335.  We will be available to talk to you Monday through Friday, between 9:00a.m. and 12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. and 4:30p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  9. Your Pre-Orientation Program request will be sent directly to your schedule unless you receive a warning/error.  Your account will automatically be billed for the cost of your program.
  10. ** Please print the page from the Oracle Student System that confirms you are enrolled in the Pre-Orientation program. This will help us resolve any issues if any happen to arise with your enrollment.**

A limited number of scholarships are available for high-need students on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 1st, 2011. Students may receive up to 50% off the program fee. If you would like to apply for a pre-orientation program scholarship, simply send your request as an email message to Mary Ann Toia, mtoia@skidmore.edu with the subject being Pre-O Scholarship request. Please include you child's name and program request with a phone number and email address. All scholarship applicants should register for their desired program in order to reserve your place in the program. If you do not receive a scholarship award, you may withdraw from the program without penalty as long as you withdraw by July 1, 2011.

 



 What do Skidmore Students remember most about Orientation?