Alumni Benefits

This page provides information on the many resources available to you as a member of the Sage alumni community. Graduates of the Sage Graduate Schools automatically become alumni upon completion of their degree.

To access your benefits, alumni must obtain an alumni card, which verifies status as a graduate. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations via email at sage_alum@sage.edu, or contact the Office of Alumni Relations by telephone at 518-244-2242. The alumni benefits available to you are listed below.

Admissions/Tuition Benefits

Alumni of Russell Sage College, Sage College of Albany (formerly Sage JCA), and Sage After Work (formerly Sage Evening College) are eligible for a 10 percent discount off the first six credit hours at the Sage Graduate Schools, as well as an application fee waiver.

Alumni Legacy Scholarships

The Sage Colleges Alumnae/Alumni Award is valued at $1,000 a 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 three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing and maintains full-time status. (Total possible award is $4,000).

Recreation and Fitness Facilities

These facilities, many of which are located on the Troy campus, are available for use by all Sage College alumni for an annual fee of $50. For more information, contact the Athletics and Recreation Department at 518-244-2283.

• Robison Athletic & Recreation Center. Home to the Russell Sage College Gator intercollegiate athletic teams, Robison serves as the main athletic facility.
• The Gator Pit Weight and Fitness Center: 10-piece LifeFitness weight circuit, EFX Precor Elliptical machine, Nordic Trak, treadmills, stair climbers, exercise bikes, free weight station.
• Tennis Courts Four lighted tennis courts available when not in use by student groups.
• Recreation Classes: Structured recreation opportunities are offered on both campuses and may include aerobics, yoga, self-defense/kickboxing, or CPR classes. Certified instructors teach and provide the necessary equipment. Most classes require pre-registration and have an associated minimal fee.

Academic Computing Centers

Alumni 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.

Library Access

Alumni have access to both the Troy and Albany campus libraries. Specific information about alumni access to the library can be found here: Alumni 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. 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.