Residence Life

All resident students are required to live in single rooms for the Fall 2020 semester.

Opting to have students live in single rooms allows us to reduce the density in our residence halls by 50%, while still giving students the on-campus experience they have come to love at Sage. Additionally, reducing building density will allow our facilities staff to scale up their cleaning and sanitizing routines in the common spaces of the residence halls, all of which are designed to meet or exceed CDC guidelines.

Although all students living in Sage-owned residence hall facilities for Fall 2020 will be residing in single occupancy rooms, they will be billed at the double-room rate of $3215 (Troy) or $3400 (Albany) for the semester. Please note this change does not impact students selecting to live in University Heights College Suites.

Residence halls are more than just places to live! Sage believes that residence halls should be active living/learning centers that complement the academic programs of the college. Sage 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 emerge from this distinctive aspect of the Sage environment.

The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to providing all Russell Sage College students with a safe and healthy campus environment through providing services orientated to promote:

Russell Sage College is committed to the values and benefits of residential living in the college experience, especially as they relate to first and second year students. Living on campus provides students with opportunities to make connections to each other, faculty, staff, and the campus community. It is these connections that directly enhance a student’s ability to succeed academically, personally, and developmentally.

At Russell Sage College, all full-time first year and sophomore students (as defined by credit hour), live in campus residence halls unless you live with parents, guardian(s) or a spouse. Exceptions to this policy (based on age, finances or family circumstances) are considered on an individual basis and must be approved by the Director of Residence Life, or his/her designee.

Russell Sage College offers intentionally designed residential programs on both the Albany and Troy campuses, accessible to all undergraduate students. First-year students are housed on the campus where their academic program is located to more easily access their classes, study sessions, library, and lab facilities. Special consideration regarding housing placement may also be given to students with academic-adjacent needs regarding housing assignments (HEOP, student athletes, internships, etc).

Wednesday, November 25 – Sunday, November 29: Offices and Halls close on 11/25 at 11:00 a.m. and re-open on 11/29 at 9:00 a.m. No Classes. (Thanksgiving Break)

Students are able to remain on campus during Thanksgiving Break if they wish to complete their semester in-person. 

Students who return home for any portion of Thanksgiving Break must check out of their room and complete the semester remotely.

Tuesday, December 4: Last day of classes

Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11: Final exams

Saturday, December 12: Halls close at 11:00 a.m. (Residents MUST leave no later than 11:00 AM, or by 24 hours after their last final — whichever comes first.)  

January 2021: Staggered Move-In for Returning and New Students (more information available soon)

Monday, January 18: College closed, Halls open. (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Tuesday, January 19: Classes begin.

Friday, January 22: Deadline for meal plan changes.

Saturday, March 6 – Sunday, March 14: Halls close on 3/6 at 11:00 a.m. and  re-open on 3/14 at 9:00 a.m. No Classes. (Spring Break)

Friday, April 30: Last day of classes

Monday, May 3 – Friday, May 7: Final exams

Saturday, May 8: Halls close at 11:00 a.m. for all residents NOT participating in commencement. (Residents MUST leave no later than 11:00 a.m., or by 24 hours after their last final — whichever comes first.)

Saturday, May 15: Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for all remaining students.