Skidmore College
Starbuck 202
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: +1 (518) 580-5355
Fax: +1 (518) 580-5359
ocse@skidmore.edu

General Procedures
- Make yourself familiar with the many off-campus study options available to you. Use the Off-Campus Study & Exchanges (OCSE) library, website, and staff members to assist you on selecting the appropriate off-campus study program. Attend an OCSE Workshop. Make an appointment to speak with a staff member.
- Declare your major. You must have declared your major before applying for an off-campus study opportunity. Students planning to study off-campus in their sophomore year do not have to declare their major; however it is highly recommended that they do so.
- Select your off-campus program.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for studying off-campus.
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- Complete the appropriate application: Approved Program application, Skidmore program-specific application, or the National Student Exchange application.
- Submit your application materials to Off-Campus Study & Exchanges, 202 Starbuck Center, by the appropriate deadline.
| Approved Programs Deadlines
Please make yourself aware of the application deadline for your chosen program. Off-Campus Study & Exchanges is not responsible for students filing applications after the program provider deadline. You may be denied acceptance to a program if your application is late. Students applying to programs in Italy and to SIT programs are highly recommended to apply early as programs do fill. Skidmore Programs Deadlines
National Student Exchange Deadline
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- Submit your program provider application materials: You can submit your program’s application directly to the program provider only once your Skidmore Approved Program Application has been approved by the Committee on Academic Standing. You are responsible for collecting and mailing all materials to the program provider. Applicants to IES Programs will have submitted their original IES Application for Admission, sections 1 through 4, as appropriate, with their Skidmore Approved Program Application to Off-Campus Study & Exchanges. You are responsible for collecting all application materials except your official transcript and the IES Application Fee.
- Pay your deposit.
| Approved Programs and National Student Exchange:
Skidmore Programs:
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- Financial Aid – Meet with a Student Aid representative to discuss the financial aid implications of studying off campus. Skidmore aid may be applied to any semester or academic year Skidmore Program, Approved program or the National Student Exchange Program. Be sure to learn the financial logistics involved.
- Residential Life - Complete a Skidmore Return Housing Preference Form and return it to the Residential Life Office. You must complete this form even if you plan to live off campus upon returning to Skidmore.
- PRE-DEPARTURE - Attend the MANDATORY pre-departure orientation before leaving campus. These are held in December and April.
Approved Programs Pre-departure Orientation for fall 2008 will be April 27, 2007 in Gannett Auditorium. OCSE will notify students of their specific time of attendance.