Registration Guide

Welcome to RSC's Online Guide for Course Planning + Registration

The links below can assist you with:

• understanding Sage requirements
• choosing courses
• navigating on-line registration

Students are responsible for knowing and understanding the College Catalog (academic policies), major and degree requirements. You will be aided in this process by the Office of Academic Advising and the help of your faculty advisor.

Click Here to Access a SageAdvisor Tutorial [ppt]

Current Russell Sage Students

Current students who register by April 30th will not have to pay a registration deposit. After May 1st, students will need to pay a $100 deposit in order to register. Be sure to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your potential course schedule and so they can clear you.

Current Students can click here for links and important dates regarding advising and registration for the 2009-2010 academic year [PDF].

New Russell Sage Students

The Advising Office contacts all new First Year and Transfer students by email within 2 days of depositing. We will provide you with your academic advisor's contact information, along with helpful resources regarding Advising & Registration, including a:

New Student Checklist

New students for Fall 2009 should print a copy of the above checklist for an overview of the Advising & Registration process. Students admitted for Spring 2010 can obtain the Spring 2010 New Student Checklist.

Check out the New Student Orientation Page to find out information from a variety of offices on campus.

Academic Information & Course Planning Links

• Glossary of Important College Terms
• RSC Academic Programs (Majors) & Requirements
• General Education: The WORLD Program

• Special Course Requirements for:

  • Athletes
  • First Year Students
  • Founders and Honors Scholars
  • HEOP Students
  • Students in the World Wellness Learning Community
  • Students with Advanced Placement Credit
  • Math and Foreign Language Placement Information
• Sage Language Acquisition Program (SLAP) an alternative to our traditional French and Spanish courses for self-motivated students interested in Italian and Mandarin Chinese
• Cross-cultural Courses offered in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010

• You can access your own academic information online in SageAdvisor:

  • Student Profile (make sure this is accurate and up-to-date)
  • Academic Program Evaluation Report
  • Transfer Credit Equivalency Report
  • Transcript/Grades
  • Student Schedule/Registration Status

• How to Read Your Academic Program Evaluation
• Refer to the College Catalog with questions regarding AP Credit and CLEP
• RSC Course Schedules

Registration Links

• SageAdvisor Log-in
• On-Line Registration Instructions
• RSC Block Schedule Form
• WAITLIST Management

Important Dates

SUMMER 2009

Transfer Student Orientation: August 18, 2009

Welcome Weekend: August 28-30

FALL 2009

Fall Semester: Classes Begin August 31
Add/Drop Period: August 31 - September 8
Filing Deadline for Dec. Graduation: October 1
Last Day to Withdraw from Class: November 6
Last Day to Opt for Pass/Fail: November 6
Last Class Day: December 11
Final Exams: December 15-18

SPRING 2010

New Student Orientation: January 15
Spring Semester Classes Begin: January 19
Add/Drop Period: January 19-25
Filing Deadline for May Graduation: February 15
Last Day to Withdraw from Class: April 2
Last Day to Opt for Pass/Fail: April 2
Last Class Day: May 1
Final Exams: May 4-7
Commencement: May 15/16

The Center for Academic Advising and Career Planning
is located in Hart Hall, 2nd Floor
45 Ferry Street
Troy, NY 12180

Phone:(518) 244-2272 * Fax: (518) 244-6865

Email: rscadvising@sage.edu