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Covid-19 Update Regarding Fall 2020 Housing
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.
Live on Campus!
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.
Our Mission
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:
- Community: we a committed to a diverse and inclusive campus community driven by a partnership between students, faculty, and staff and supported by robust yet flexible housing and programming models;
- Civility: we cultivate a respectful and compassionate environment of scholars connected by a common set of values supported by institutional policies and procedures;
- Conduct: we believe in individual responsibility for community standards and decision making supported by a student conduct system based in restorative justice and focused on tangible learning outcomes;
- Crisis Prevention and Response: we are committed to providing students with adequate support during and after times of personal crisis, understanding, that students will experience challenges during their time at the institution; and
- Change: we utilize student development theory to support student growth outside of the classroom through housing and programming models.
Residency Policy for First- and Second-Year Students
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).
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Fall 2020 Important Dates
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.)
Spring 2021 Important Dates
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.
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- Student Life Office
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Trans* and Gender Inclusion Policy
- Sage Allies
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- What Is Title IX?
- Top 10 Things Students Should Know About Sage’s Title IX Process
- Top 10 Things Employees Should Know About Sage’s Title IX Process
- Students’ Bill of Rights
- Sexual Offense Policies & Procedures
- Faculty and Staff Resources for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
- Reporting Rights
- Reporting & Confidential Resources
- Campus Climate Executive Summary
- It’s On Us: Sexual Assault Prevention
- Wellness Center
- Bookstores
- Residence Life
- Career Planning
- Resources for Students
- Handshake
- Micro-Internships
- Student Employment
- Video Tips & Webinars
- Parent & Family Guide
- Job Search Guide
- Websites for Specific Majors
- Alumnae & Alumni
- For Employers
- Student Organizations
- Faculty & Staff
- Career Closet
- Sage Engaged
- STEM/Healthcare Career Expo
- Diverse Population Resources
- Office of Career Planning
- Athletics
ALBANY RESIDENCE LIFE
Office of Residence Life
Albany Campus Residence Hall
Phone: 518-244-2008
Fax: 518-244-4515
[email protected]
Shylah Addante
Director of Residence Life
Kahl Campus Center 145
[email protected]
Karina Hernandez
Assistant Director, Albany Campus
Albany Campus Residence Hall
[email protected]
TROY RESIDENCE LIFE
Office of Residence Life
McKinstry Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: 518-244-2008
Fax: 518-244-4515
[email protected]
Shylah Addante
Director of Residence Life
McKinstry Hall, 2nd Floor
[email protected]
Grace Giancola
Assistant Director, Troy Campus
McKinstry Hall, 2nd Floor
[email protected]
ALBANY RESIDENCE LIFE
Office of Residence Life
Albany Campus Residence Hall
Phone: 518-244-2008
Fax: 518-244-4515
[email protected]
Shylah Addante
Director of Residence Life
Kahl Campus Center 145
[email protected]
Karina Hernandez
Assistant Director, Albany Campus
Albany Campus Residence Hall
[email protected]
TROY RESIDENCE LIFE
Office of Residence Life
McKinstry Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: 518-244-2008
Fax: 518-244-4515
[email protected]
Shylah Addante
Director of Residence Life
McKinstry Hall, 2nd Floor
[email protected]
Grace Giancola
Assistant Director, Troy Campus
McKinstry Hall, 2nd Floor
[email protected]