Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 am
Houston Field House, Troy, NY

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?
10:00 AM

When should graduates start to line up for ceremony?
9:00 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 14. Source: NWS Daily Summary.

About the Ceremony

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.

How many times has Sage had Commencement?
This is the 95th Commencement in Sage's history, since Russell Sage was founded in 1916.

Cap + Gown Information

Attention Sage Graduates!

Please log on to: http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/rsc/

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

Please make sure to pre-order 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!