Accepted Students Information
Suggested Packing List
□ Twin sheets (extra long), a pillowcase, blankets or comforter, extra pillows
□ Large bath towels, washcloths, all personal toiletries including soap, shampoo, conditioner, small mirror, shower shoes and a small tote for carrying your bathroom products
□ Medical insurance ID card
□ Personal spending money – we strongly encourage you NOT to keep large amounts of cash in your room. There are banks and ATMs on/near campus. We encourage students to put money on their Skidmore ID card
□ Academic supplies – all supplies and textbooks are the responsibility of the student. Students should consider bringing the following: pens and pencils, paper and/or notebooks, backpack, calculator (if applicable to your program of study). Basic academic supplies can also be purchased at the Skidmore College bookstore
□ Small desk lamp (no halogen bulbs)
□ Alarm clock
□ Fan—the dorm is not air-conditioned. Air conditioners are not permitted
□ Flashlight
□ Comfortable walking shoes
□ Rain gear and umbrella
□ Sweatshirt and light jacket
□ Bathing suit/towel
□ Clothes hangers
□ Laundry detergent—the in-dorm washing machines take the Skidmore College ID card
□ Laundry bag/basket
What NOT to bring
□ Air conditioners
□ pets/animals
□ Candles or incense – open flames are not permitted in the residence hall
□ Extension cords
□ Motor vehicles
□ Cleaners containing ammonia or chlorine
□ Cooking appliances, such as: boiler/toaster oven, coffee makers/tea kettles, grilling machines, hotplates, hot pots, popcorn poppers, rice cookers, sandwich makes, or toasters
□ Dart boards
□ Drones
□ Explosives of any kind
□ Firearms (including BB and pellet guns)
□ Wheeled or motorized toys or recreational equipment, including: bikes, skateboards, hoverboards, two-wheeled Segways, and similar items
□ Lava lamps, halogen lamps, or oil burning lamps
□ Weapons of any kind
□ Microwaves
□ Vapes, cigarettes, E-Cigs, or Juuls – These are not permitted in the residence halls or on campus. Skidmore is a smoke-free campus
