Ready Day – New Student Orientation

Welcome New Undergraduate Students!

Arriving for Ready Day is just the beginning of your Sage journey.

The mission of the Russell Sage College Ready Day program is to engage first-year and transfer students in meaningful experiences that allow you to successfully transition and become active members of the Russell Sage College community. Members of the Russell Sage Community across both campuses and from a variety of offices are already preparing for your arrival.

Fall 2024 Ready Day New Student Orientation

Save the Date!

All new students must attend one Ready Day to start the semester. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. on the Troy Campus *no longer accepting registration
Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. on the Albany Campus *no longer accepting registration
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. on the Troy Campus
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. on the Albany Campus
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. on the Troy Campus
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. on the Albany Campus

Have questions and don’t want to wait for your Ready Day? Solutions is hosting Drop-In Hours every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. throughout the summer to get your questions answered. Sign up today!

Russell Sage Next Steps Checklist

We are excited you are joining us this fall! Make sure to complete every item before the first day of classes on August 26.

After you officially deposit, you’ll gain full access to your Passport account and Russell Sage email. This can take 24-48 hours after you complete your deposit.

Your Sage Passport account is your connection to the college. It includes your Self-Service account where you’ll find your financial aid information and the payment center. It links to your Sage google drive and email, as well as Moodle, where your coursework is located. You most likely already signed into your Passport account to view your financial aid at the accepted student stage. You’ll use the same password to access your account after you deposit.

If you have issues signing into your account, please submit an IT ticket.

Ready Day is required for all new students starting at Russell Sage. You’ll get to meet other new students and the Sage NaviGators, chat with a Student Success representative, ask questions about your class schedule, and get information about the important stuff like your free parking pass and student ID. Register today!

Be sure to complete the two-step housing application where you will tell us what kind of community you are comfortable living in, select your meal plan, and sign your housing contract. Move-in day for the fall is August 24, 2024.

*It is important you sign in with your Sage credentials.

Any questions on the housing process, reach out to Grace Giancola, director of residence life at [email protected]

Talk with financial aid to make sure forms are in, loans are processed, and questions are answered. Under Financial Aid in the Self-Service section of your Passport account you will find your full financial aid information and a checklist. Make sure that is complete before the start of the semester.

Pay your bill or set up a payment plan in the Self-Service section under Student Finance – Payment Center.

You’ll have the opportunity to chat with representatives from Financial Aid and Student Accounts at Ready Day. In the meantime, any questions, reach out to [email protected].

Under the User Profile in your Self-Service account, please add personal and emergency contact information. *Resident students will not be able to move in without updated contact information.
Go to SendWordNow, Sage’s Emergency Alert System, to register your phone number. Be sure to use your Sage credentials to log in.

Submit your Immunization Form to [email protected] before the start of the semester.
Email Cait York, director of accessibility services at [email protected] with requests for accommodations and questions.

Representatives from both offices will be available at Ready Day for questions!

First-year students should have the high school send transcripts after you graduate.
If you are transferring credits from other colleges, you should contact the Registrar’s Office at those institutions to send your official transcripts.

Transcripts can be submitted to [email protected], mailed to the Office of Admission at 65 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180, or uploaded via parchment.

You will be emailed instructions leading up to the fall semester to your Sage email account to complete these modules.

Parking passes for the 2024-25 academic year will be available in late July. You will receive a notification via your sage email once the site is live.

Make sure to review sage.edu/parking. You’ll find helpful tips and tricks for parking on both campuses.

You will receive information to create your photo ID later this summer. More details to come!

Attending a Ready Day is required of all students. Make sure to register for a date today. In addition, our Solutions team is hosting Drop-In Hours on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. to get any additional questions answered. These are informal meetings to get your specific questions answered – stay for the entire time, drop-in any time throughout or send an email to [email protected] to schedule a separate time.

Orientation Resources

Financial Aid Checklist

Accessing Your Sage Email

How to Transfer Credits

Rave Guardian App Overview

Learn More about Russell Sage College

Why Sage?

The Gator Gateway

Financial Aid & Affordability

Meet the Admission Team

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