Residence Life

Welcome to Residence Life at Russell Sage

Important Dates
Express Check Out Form [pdf]
RSC Housing Contract [pdf]
Residence Hall Options

Life in a residence hall is an important aspect of a college education. Residence halls are more than just dorms or places to eat and sleep. They are places where students develop meaningful friendships, explore new ideas and get involved with the College community.

Russell Sage College is committed to the values and benefits of residential living in the college experience. Both the individual student and school community are enriched by the growth and development that evoke from this distinctive aspect of the Sage environment. Because of this strong commitment, the college residence policy requires that all full-time undergraduate students live in campus residence halls.

Part-time students (i.e., those students carrying fewer than 12 credits each semester and less than a total of 24 credits for the year) may submit a written request seeking permission to live on-campus. This request should be submitted to the Director of Residence Life.

The undergraduate residence policy supports the Residence Life philosophy. Both provide for a living situation that complements the educational task of the College and encourages positive approaches to community responsibility and personal relations.

Sage believes that residence halls should be active living/learning centers that compliment the academic program of the College. Students can participate in fun, valuable programs, such as cultural dinners, aromatherapy, and Halloween parties for area youth.

Living successfully in residence halls is dependent upon balancing individual freedoms with sensitivity and respect for the rights of others. A willingness to discuss, negotiate, and compromise is essential. Individual and cultural differences make up the unique texture of the residence halls, and students are encouraged to learn from one another.

Important Dates for Fall 2008

Friday, August 29: New residents arrive

Sunday, August 31: Returning residents arrive (Office of Residence Life open at 9:00am for key pick up. If you arrive after 12:30pm, please pick up keys at Public Safety)

Tuesday, September 2: Classes begin

Wednesday, November 26: Residence halls close at 11:00am

Sunday, November 30: Residence halls reopen at 9:00am

Wednesday, December 10: Last day of classes

Thursday, December 11 & Friday, December 12: Reading Days

Monday-Thursday, December 15-18: Final exams

Friday, December 19: Residence halls close at 11:00am (Residents must vacate their rooms 24 hours after their last final exam, or no later than 11:00 am on Dec. 19th, whichever comes first.)

Residence Hall Options

First-year and transfer students:

Kellas/Slocum Hall: Most of Kellass three floors serve as the residence for first-year students. Slocum houses second-year students and transfers.

Upper-class students:

French House: French is a required language and all residents participate in language and cultural programs
German House: Students are not required to speak German!
Manning Hall: Senior housing (single rooms)
McMurray-Spicer-Gale House (MSG): Three connected houses with one central entrance.
Sage Hall
Spanish House: Residents speak Spanish in the house and participate in language and cultural programs.
Wool House: Honors housing