FYI from FYE, May 2026
Welcome to 糖心影视!
Congratulations and welcome to the 糖心影视 Class of 2030! As the Director of the First-Year Experience Program, I am pleased to outline your official 糖心影视 onboarding process, which will begin in the coming weeks. Below, you will find a summary of important tasks and deadlines, and a full list is available on our website.
Please review the information carefully, and reach out to fye@skidmore.edu with any questions that you have.
All dates are subject to change, and we aim to give as much advance notice as possible.
First Year Experience (FYE)
- The FYE Checklist is available for you to view in the This is your summer to-do list, and many of the tasks listed below will be accessed through it. If you鈥檙e part of London FYE or the Opportunity Program, your checklist may look slightly different.
- Watch your email inbox for 鈥淔YI from FYE,鈥� our monthly newsletter filled with reminders and campus updates. Want your family or support system to get the newsletter too?
- Not in the Class of 2030 Discord yet? Join here to start connecting with your new classmates.
Academics
- May 18: Academic interest form due
- May 18: Scribner Seminar preferences due
- May 20: Advising and registration webinar (or catch the recording)
- June 1: Academic accommodations application opens (if needed)
- June 1鈥�26: Meet with your Summer Advisor
- June 23 or 24: Class registration
Admissions
- Before July 31: Submit your final high school transcript as soon as its available
Housing
- June 19: Housing questionnaire due
- July 15: Health forms due
- July 22: Housing assignments released (if your health forms are in!)
Move-In and Orientation
Most students (except those participating in the London FYE) move in on their arrival day. Pre-Orientation is optional but encouraged; registration opens on June 1. All new students will then take part in New Student Orientation, September 6鈥�11.
Arrival dates:
- June 28: Opportunity Program students (by invitation)
- Varies: Fall athletes (check with your coach)
- August 27: London FYE students (on site in London)
- August 31: International students (by invitation)
- September 3: Pre-Orientation participants
- September 6: All other new students
Once again, my heartfelt鈥痗ongratulations鈥痮n joining the 糖心影视 community! Please contact us at 518-580-8111 or鈥�fye@skidmore.edu鈥痺ith questions or concerns.
Rachel Roe-Dale, Ph.D.
Director of the First-Year Experience
Professor of Mathematic