Frequently Asked Questions

Where on campus do college students live in the summer?

With the residence halls full all summer long with participants in numerous institutes, conferences and programs, we've set aside a number of buildings in Scribner Village for college students who need to be on campus in the summer.

Who is eligible for student summer housing?

Summer student housing is available to students who are enrolled in Skidmore College Summer Term classes, conducting on-campus research sponsored by a faculty member, employed full-time by the college, or are participating in a Skidmore sponsored internship in the local area. A letter of appointment or other form of confirmation from the department, company or organization with which you will be working must be submtted along with the application for employees, research students and interns.

When can I move in? When do I have to leave?

When you move in and out depends on why you are here, as you must be involved in one of the activities described above to be in Skidmore housing. For the most part all these activities coincide with the 10 weeks of the Summer Term calendar, which is divided into two 5 week sessions: housing for Session I opens on May 25 and ends on June 28; for Session II housing opens on June 29 and closes August 1. Of course, if you are here for both sessions you can remain in your room in between the two. If your job or other responsibilities require you to be here past August 1, you can request housing at a weekly rate through August 16th. If for any reason you need to be on campus after that point, you must contact the Office of Residential Life.

How much does it cost to live in Scribner Village?

Rooms are available by the session: Room only for either 5 week session is $840; Room and a full meal plan for 5 weeks is $1,680. If you need to be here for the full 10 week term, Room only for both terms is $1,680; Room and a full meal plan for both is $3,360.

After August 1, room and meal plan is charged at a weekly rate as follows:

• Room only per week: $168
• Room and full meal plan per week: $336

Non-Skidmore students and Skidmore students in the class of ’08 must pay room and meal plan charges prior to moving into their room. All other Skidmore students will be billed.

We accept MasterCard, Visa or personal check.

How do I apply to live in Scribner Village this summer?

Eligible students who wish to live on campus should submit a Summer Housing Application. If you know other students who will also be applying for summer housing and with whom you want to share an apartment, follow the instructions on the Application for groups.

We will try, so far as we are able, to group students in apartments according to their requests and to provide single rooms for all students. We are more likely to be able to accommodate these requests if all students in a group are staying on campus during the same timeframe. Given the limited supply of apartments, if demand requires it we may have to assign two people to double rooms and to add residents to apartments.

Each student must sign and attach to their Application the Summer Residential Life Acknowledgement, found at the end of the Summer Residential Life Agreement. The Summer Residential Life Agreement contains information essential to your preparation for summer residence on campus and useful information for the duration of your stay. Please read it carefully. Upon approval of your housing request, you will be sent a confirmation notice, which will include further information about summer housing.

What if I do not yet have a suitemate?

If you’ve not yet found suitemates for the summer, we'll notify you as to when and where you will have the opportunity to meet other students looking for suitemates.

Where do I get my key?

Summer residents obtain their room assignments and keys at Case Desk after 3:00 p.m. on their approved day of arrival. You will receive an e-mail noting the specific hours of Case Desk.

All residents are required to pay a $10.00 (cash only) key deposit for each key obtained, refundable when the keys are returned to Case Desk on the date of departure. Students living in Scribner for the summer will receive two keys, one for their apartment and one for their bedroom. Students are required to depart their rooms not later than 11:00 a.m. on their departure dates.

What about my meal plan?

If you have purchased the meal plan, when you pick up your key at Case Desk be sure to have your Skidmore ID validated for meals. If you attend another institution, you will be provided with a Skidmore Summer ID. ID’s serve as meal cards for those who have purchased meal plans and must be presented at all college meals. (Access to some campus facilities may also require showing the ID.)

What if I don't want the full meal plan?

Your ID is also a debit card, so you can put any amount of money on it you choose and pay for meals as you need them. Please refer to the Summer Information Guide for more information.

Anything else?

Students not currently enrolled at Skidmore during the academic year who will be living on campus during the summer must complete a health history form prior to their arrival. Please contact the Office of the Dean of Special Programs for the proper health form and information.

As outbreaks of measles and meningitis continue to occur on college campuses, we advise you to check your medical records to ensure that you have received the requisite immunizations.

How do I get an application to live in Scribner Village this summer?

To receive our application material and all necessary forms, please download our 2008 Summer Housing Application and Residential Hall Policy (PDF).

If you have further questions, please contact us at 518 580-5590.