New Student Checklist (SPCE)
Welcome to the School of Professional and Continuing Education at Sage College of Albany!
We are excited that you will be attending the SPCE. Please see important new student information below.
| TO DO... | Items for SUMMER & FALL 2013 |
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| New "Accepted" SPCE Students: Pay the admission/enrollment deposit. The deposit is needed for the Admission Office, 292-8615, to update your file status from "accepted applicant" to "enrolled student". It is also required for access to MySage email and SageAdvisor academic information and registration functions. |
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| New "Enrolled/Deposited" Students (SageAdvisor): Log-in to SageAdvisor - MySage User ID & Password required. -Explore SageAdvisor Student Menu options -Review your academic Program Evaluation & Transfer Credit reports -Search the Course Schedule in SageAdvisor -Complete financial aid SageSense tasks |
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| Log-in regularly to your MySage email account: www.mysage.sage.edu | |
| * | April 8, 2013 Registration: Summer & Fall 2013 classes SPCE students may register in SageAdvisor for summer & fall 2013 classes beginning on April 8, 2013. > Click here for registration instructions --> SageAdvisor Registration Instructions > For assistance in selecting your first term courses see list below. > Financial aid and college loans: for part-time study a minimum of 6 credits is required. For full-time study a minimum of 12 credits per term is required. |
| NEW Incoming Student Advising & Class Registration Assistance: Accounting: Dr. Gerald Silberstein, silbeg@sage.edu, 292-8628 Business: School of Management, anagment@sage.edu, 292-1700 Computer Info Systems: Dr. Dawit Demissie, demisd@sage.edu Crime, Law & Justice Policy: Dr. Carol DiMambro, dimamc@sage.edu, 292-8629 Interdisciplinary Studies: Karen Schell, schelk@sage.edu, 292-1719 Interdisciplinary Studies/Nursing: Michelle Hayward, haywam@sage.edu, 244-2231 Liberal Studies: Eileen Fitzsimmons, fitzse@sage.edu, 292-1702 Nursing: Michelle Hayward, haywam@sage.edu, 244-2231 Pre-Med Post Bacc Certificate: Dr. Mary Rea, ream@sage.edu, 244-2244 Psychology: Dr. Syb Jennings, jennis@sage.edu, 244-2221 > Recommended: Use your new Sage email account to contact Sage personnel. Email is the quickest method to receive a response. |
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| Prepare for advising & registration discussion with Advisor: >Review your academic Program Evaluation report in SageAdvisor (log-in) to identify required general education and major courses needed >Search on-line Catalog for course descriptions >Review the summer and fall 2013 course schedules in SageAdvisor, make a list of courses you need. |
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| Transfer Credit Double check your transfer credit report in SageAdvisor to be sure all credits are listed. Be sure to send final updated official sealed transcripts & AP scores, etc., to Admission Office |
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| Financial Aid & College Loans Complete fafsa.gov information and award letter tasks in SageSense |
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| Tuition Bill Pay outstanding tuition bill or "out of pocket" owed amount by tuition due date. Not sure what you owe? Call Student Services, (518) 292-1781 |
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| Textbooks Research book costs in SageAdvisor schedule screen. Set aside money for books & supplies (approx $100-$200 per course). Sage Bookstore is located in the ACP Pharmacy College Student Center, first floor, main entrance. PARK at Sage behind Residence Hall. Bookstore: 694-7378. > To request to have financial aid/ loan money pay for books, contact Office of Student Services (Book money FAQ #24) |
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| Complete immunization forms, send to Wellness Center | |
| Sign up for, MyCruiserAlert, Sage's emergency alert & snow closing system sent to cellphone | |
| Student ID Obtain Student ID Card (Student Life Office, Kahl Campus Center 145), or, Upload your own photo option - click here |
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| Parking Permit Obtain Parking Permit (Student Services Office, Administration Building). Permit application, fee, vehicle registration card and student ID required. |
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| Log-in to Moodle (online course site) as a "test run". Even if you are not in an online course, your instructors may use Moodle as classroom support tool. | |
| Sunday, August 24, 2013: Review your fall 2013 class schedule in SageAdvisor - My Class Schedule link to be sure you are in the correct number of credits and check for updated/final classroom locations |
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| Monday, August 25, 2013 Fall 2013 Classes Begin |
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| Complete buying all assigned books | |
| Add/Drop deadline (online) for Fall 2013 is: September 3, 2013 by 11:59pm. | |
| Be sure to consult your Faculty Advisor and the Academic Calendar for important student information. | |
| Note: Course withdrawals (grade of W) after the Add/Drop period ends, require the Add/Drop form. |
Questions?
No problem, we can assist you. Contact us at scaadvising@sage.edu.
