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Skidmore College

 

THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT SUMMER!

WE ARE BUSY PLANNING FOR PRE-COLLEGE 2025. APPLICATIONS OPEN IN JANUARY.

Summer classes for high school students

Skidmore's Summer Pre-College Program is a credit-bearing experience for high school students interested in exploring what they could be, study, and do in college. You'll be introduced to an authentic college experience – real classes, real credits, real residential life – with a support system that recognizes you're only just getting started. 

No. 7 program in the united statesLet's get Started

We welcome high-achieving, mature, and motivated high school students who share a common interest in preparing for college success. Prospective high school students from the US and abroad who are currently in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to apply. 

 

Apply

Apply

Our application opens January 8th and admission is rolling. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to apply. Courses are filled on a first-enrolled basis, so we recommend applying early.

College Credit

Earn College Credit

Pre-College students earn college credit. Residential students will take two courses. Commuter students can take one or two.

 

Tuition

Tuition

Depending on your courses, commuter students can expect $3,000 – $8,000 and residential students can expect $8,000 – $10,000 in tuition and fees. Limited partial scholarships are available. 

 

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Pre-College students