Sage Commencement 2010

The Sage Colleges Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 15

Watch the Archived Commencement Webcast

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Attending the Ceremony | About the Ceremony | Cap + Gown Info

Attending the Ceremony

How do we get to the Houston Field House at RPI?
Directions to the Field House [PDF]

What time does time does the ceremony start?

10:30 AM

When should graduates start to line up for ceremony?

9:30 AM

Where do we park?
In the Field House parking lots, on the street, or in the Doyle Middle School (1976 Burdett Ave.) or Troy High School (off Burdett Ave.) parking lots. There will be a shuttle running continuously from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Is the Field House handicapped accessible?
Yes, it is. For more information or to make special arrangements, please contact the office of David Milford, senior associate dean for campus life, at (518) 244-2207.

How long does Commencement typically run?
About two hours.

Is the Field House air conditioned?
No, it is not. The average high temperature is 68 degrees in Troy on May 15. Source: NWS Daily Summary.

About the Ceremony

How many Sage graduates will be receiving their degrees?
The Sage Colleges will confer a total of 785 degrees and certificates at the 94th Commencement on Saturday, May 15. This includes students who completed their requirements in August, December and May.

What degrees will be received at Commencement?
Associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as post-baccalaureate and post-master's certificates.

Sage College of Albany
12 Associate Degrees
236 Bachelor's Degrees

Russell Sage College
168 Bachelor's Degrees

Sage Graduate School
308 Master's Degrees and Advanced Certificates
42 Doctorates in Physical Therapy
18 Doctorates in Education
1 Doctorate in Nursing

Who leads the procession of graduates entering?
The Chair of the Council of Faculty, Patricia O'Connor, professor of psychology.

How many times has Sage had Commencement?
This is the 94th Commencement in Sage's history, since Russell Sage was founded in 1916.

Cap + Gown Information

Attention Sage Graduates!

Please log on to: www.herffjones.com/college/graduation

to pre-reserve your cap & gown. You will pay and pick up your cap & gown unit at the bookstore beginning in May.

Please note that the deadline to pre-order on line is March 28th, 2010. Please make sure to pre-reserve as soon as possible so that we are sure to deliver your correct sized gown.

Any questions, please contact the appropriate bookstore:

Russell Sage College: 518-274-0199
Sage College of Albany: 518-694-7378

Thank You and Congratulations!