The Sage Community

Learning happens everywhere. The Office of Student Life provides programs, services and opportunities for you to get involved in activities outside the classroom — from working on The Rev, our literary magazine, to playing varsity sports or intramural ultimate frisbee. We’re involved in many aspects of your college life: housing and dining, exercising and competing, clubs and organizations, leadership and teamwork, activities and events and campus traditions. In other words, we complete your college experience.

STUDENT LIFE

News

July 18, 2025

Russell Sage CSTEP Students Conduct Summer Research on Public Health, Biomedical Ethics, and Career Equity in Healthcare

Four Russell Sage College students pursued research related to their biology, nursing, and public health degrees during Sage’s eight-week CSTEP summer research program and research methods class.  CSTEP — an acronym for Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program — is a grant-funded program sponsored by the New York State Department of Education.  It provides mentoring […]
Read More
July 16, 2025

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Russell Sage College Complete Next Step in Merger Process

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Russell Sage College have signed a transaction agreement, a major milestone in the merger process that next requires approval from regulatory agencies. It is anticipated that the final merger will be approved by fall 2027. The transaction agreement was approved this month by the boards of trustees […]
Read More
July 14, 2025

Russell Sage College Partners with Ascend Autism Group to Offer Tuition Discount 

Ascend Autism Group has signed a partnership agreement with Russell Sage College to meet the needs of its workforce and provide important opportunities for professional growth.  The Workforce Development Partnership provides Ascend Autism Group employees with a 10% tuition discount and deferred tuition payment for qualifying graduate programs offered at Russell Sage, including its online […]
Read More
View All News

21

NCAA Division III Athletics Teams

30+

Student clubs, organizations, and intramural teams

2

Great Campuses Albany and Troy

We Want to Know You

Our Student Life staff from the Dean of Students’ Office will get to know you individually, uncovering strengths you didn’t know you had and connecting you with resources to help you succeed.

Equity and Inclusion

Russell Sage College is an inclusive community that takes proactive measures to ensure that all feel welcomed, accepted, valued and safe.

BE YOURSELF

Student Wellness

The goal of the Wellness Center is to assist you in optimizing your physical and mental wellness through direct treatment and prevention.

STAY WELL

Residence Life

Our residence halls are active living/learning centers that complement the academic programs of Russell Sage College. We help create a college community you can call home.

LIVE ON CAMPUS

Career Planning

The Office of Career Planning offers the tools to shape meaningful internship and employment experiences, helping you discover your passions and achieve your goals.

REACH YOUR GOALS

Year in Review

Student Life 2023-2024

  • Highlights of the Year
  • 2023 – 2024 Goals & Outcomes
  • 2024 – 2025 Goals
  • What Students Are Saying
  • We Heard You
Download Year in Review (PDF)

Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

Download the Russell Sage College Handbook for detailed information about on-campus organizations and events, policies and procedures and services available to students.

DOWNLOAD HANDBOOK

“The best part about events and activities [at Russell Sage College] is that they are student-driven.”

Gabrielle Vaisey ’19

Athletics

Athletics are an important part of the college experience for many students — both on the field and in the stands. Our Athletics Department now hosts 21 varsity teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and tennis. We compete in the NCAA Division III Empire 8 Conference.

GO GATORS

#RussellSage

Our community extends from Albany and Troy throughout the world — wherever you are, you’re never too far from Russell Sage.

Connect with us

Contact us

Student Life OfficeTroy Campus

McClellan Student Center
McKinstry Hall, 1st Floor
518-244-2207
[email protected]

Trish Cellemme
Trish Cellemme
Vice President for Student Life

Student Life OfficeAlbany Campus

Kahl Campus Center, Room 205
518-292-1753
[email protected]