Alumnae Benefits

How to access your benefits:

Alumnae must obtain an alumnae card, which verifies status as a graduate. Click here to apply for your card. Alumnae can receive a card by contacting the Office of Alumnae Relations at 518-244-2242 or via email at rscalum@sage.edu

Benefits Include:

  • Admissions/Tuition Benefits
  • Alumnae Legacy Scholarships
  • Recreation and Fitness Facilities
  • Academic Computing Centers
  • Career Services
  • Alumnae Publications
  • Library Access
  • Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance Program

Admissions/Tuition Benefits

Alumnae/i of Russell Sage College, Sage College of Albany (formerly Sage JCA), and Sage After Work (formerly Sage Evening College) are eligible for a 10% discount of their first 6 credit hours at Sage Graduate School, as well as an application fee waiver.

Alumnae/i Legacy Scholarships

The Sage Colleges Alumnae/Alumni Award is valued at $1,000/year, is given to first-time, full-time freshmen or transfer students (accepted to Russell Sage College or Sage College of Albany) whose parents or grandparents graduated from one of The Sage Colleges. This award is renewable for up to 3 additional years provided that the student remain in good academic standing and maintains full-time status. (Total possible award $4,000)

Recreation and Fitness Facilities

Most of the facilities listed below are located on the Troy campus and are available for alumnae use for the following fees:

Membership Fee is only $100/year for Alumnae.  To access the membership application click here   

**Currently both fitness centers are open 11-5 Monday-Friday**

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 518-244-2283 or click here: Recreation and Fitness

Academic Computing Centers

Alumnae have access to the computer labs in Froman Hall on the Albany campus (518-292-1913) and in the lower level of Bush Memorial on the Troy campus (518-244-2352). Contact each lab for hours of operation and information on the technology available, or visit the Sage Computer Centers webpage.

Career Services

Russell Sage College is committed to serving its alumnae through a variety of career development services. Graduates are welcome at the two Career Centers - on the second floor of John Paine in Troy and at Kahl Campus Center 201 in Albany. Alumnae can receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, interviewing skills, job search, and assessment. Full-time and part-time employment leads are always available. A credential file of academic and professional letters of reference can be created and distributed by the RSC Career Services office. The two Career Fairs held each spring are also open to our graduates.

Alumnae can access career information through the Career Services pages. The pages for Career Services will continue to be updated in an effort improve the resources available to its constituencies. Links to career sites, self-assessment, and employment opportunities as well as information on how to research employers, salary information, cost of living comparisons, and relocation information are available on-line.

Alumnae can also volunteer to participate in programs such as job shadowing, internships and career panels. They can also recruit on campus, post jobs, offer internships, and participate in the annual Career Fairs as an employer.

To make an appointment with a counselor, call 518-244-2272 on the Troy Campus, or 518-292-1793 on the Albany Campus. Career Counselors can also be reached at their e-mail addresses posted on the web pages. Evening appointments can be arranged.

Alumnae Publications

The Office of Communications produces the following alumnae/i publications:

Connections, for Russell Sage College alumnae

Sage Horizons, the magazine for alumni of all The Sage Colleges.

Library Access

Alumnae have access to both the Troy and Albany campus libraries. Specific information about alumnae access to the library can be found here: Alumnae Access to Library Resources

In Troy, the James Wheelock Clark Library is located at 40 Ferry Street and can be reached by calling 518-244-2249. SEE ANNOUNCEMENT ON ALUMNAE HOME PAGE

In Albany, the library is located at 140 New Scotland Avenue, between Froman Hall and the residence hall. To contact the Albany campus library, please call 518-292-1721.

Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance Program

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