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Experience our campus in person and see what makes our college a place where students thrive.
A visit gives you the chance to explore our two campuses, step inside classrooms and residence halls, and connect with students, faculty, and admissions staff who are eager to share their experiences.
Whether you join a guided tour, attend an information session, or participate in a special event, you’ll gain a true sense of our academic community, vibrant campus life, and the opportunities waiting for you here.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!
Ways to Visit
Undergraduate Visit Opportunities
Explore ways to visit for first-year and transfer undergraduate students:
Daily Campus Visits
You can visit the Albany campus, the Troy campus, or both, Monday through Friday. We recommend exploring both campuses, as students spend time at each during their college experience. If your schedule allows for only one visit, the information below provides a helpful overview of what each campus has to offer.
Troy campus:
Majors like biology, english, education, health sciences, nursing, psychology, performing arts programs, and our theaters are housed here.
Albany campus:
Majors like business, history, speech-language pathology, visual arts programs, and our athletic facilities are housed here.
FYI – First Year Insights
FYI- First Year Insights is a virtual summer series where students and their families are able to get connected regarding the transition to Russell Sage and the overall student experience. At this session, Solutions will be joined by Financial Aid and Student Accounts to help students and families understand their financial aid package, the bill for fall semester, the payment center and payment options, and important deadlines before the start of the Fall semester.
Open House
At Open House, explore what it truly means to be a Gator. Tour the campus, connect with our community, and learn about all the many ways we support you throughout your college experience.
Launch Day: Part One of New Student Orientation
Launch Day is your official launch into life at Russell Sage. You’ll connect with your future classmates, meet supportive faculty and staff, and hear directly from current students who can’t wait to welcome you to campus.
First-Year students are required to attend one Launch Day.
Transfer students are required to attend either a Launch Day or Transfer Express Day.
- June 22 at 10 a.m.
- July 10 at 10 a.m.
- July 13 at 10 a.m.
- August 7 at 10 a.m.
Daily Campus Visits
You can visit the Albany campus, the Troy campus, or both, Monday through Friday. We recommend exploring both campuses, as students spend time at each during their college experience. If your schedule allows for only one visit, the information below provides a helpful overview of what each campus has to offer.
Troy campus:
Majors like biology, english, education, health sciences, nursing, psychology, performing arts programs, and our theaters are housed here.
Albany campus:
Majors like business, history, speech-language pathology, visual arts programs, and our athletic facilities are housed here.
FYI – First Year Insights
FYI- First Year Insights is a virtual summer series where students and their families are able to get connected regarding the transition to Russell Sage and the overall student experience. At this session, Solutions will be joined by Financial Aid and Student Accounts to help students and families understand their financial aid package, the bill for fall semester, the payment center and payment options, and important deadlines before the start of the Fall semester.
Open House
At Open House, explore what it truly means to be a Gator. Tour the campus, connect with our community, and learn about all the many ways we support you throughout your college experience.
Launch Day: Part One of New Student Orientation
Launch Day is your official launch into life at Russell Sage. You’ll connect with your future classmates, meet supportive faculty and staff, and hear directly from current students who can’t wait to welcome you to campus.
First-Year students are required to attend one Launch Day.
Transfer students are required to attend either a Launch Day or Transfer Express Day.
- June 22 at 10 a.m.
- July 10 at 10 a.m.
- July 13 at 10 a.m.
- August 7 at 10 a.m.
Transfer Express Days
Accepted and new students for the fall 2026 are encouraged to attend a Transfer Express Day. You’ll hear from our Solutions team and dedicated transfer admission counselors, who will guide you through what to expect before classes begin — from enrollment steps to important deadlines and campus resources. Whether you’re wondering about credit evaluations, advising, or getting involved, we’re here to help make your transition smooth and successful. You can attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.
Upcoming:
July 16, In-person, 9 a.m. or Noon
July 21, Virtual at 6 p.m.
August 15, In-person, 9 a.m. or Noon
Transfer One-on-One Meetings
Connect one-on-one with a transfer counselor to chat the application process, financial aid, and any other questions you have. These meetings can be virtual or in-person.
Transfer Express Days
Accepted and new students for the fall 2026 are encouraged to attend a Transfer Express Day. You’ll hear from our Solutions team and dedicated transfer admission counselors, who will guide you through what to expect before classes begin — from enrollment steps to important deadlines and campus resources. Whether you’re wondering about credit evaluations, advising, or getting involved, we’re here to help make your transition smooth and successful. You can attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.
Upcoming:
July 16, In-person, 9 a.m. or Noon
July 21, Virtual at 6 p.m.
August 15, In-person, 9 a.m. or Noon
Transfer One-on-One Meetings
Connect one-on-one with a transfer counselor to chat the application process, financial aid, and any other questions you have. These meetings can be virtual or in-person.
Graduate Visit Opportunities
Explore ways to visit for graduate students:
Virtual Graduate Accepted Student Night
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM
To officially welcome and provide our new graduate students with valuable insights into their upcoming journey, we are excited to invite all of our accepted graduate students to our Virtual Graduate Accepted Students Event. This event will be held virtually, via Zoom.
This event will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet faculty members, advisors, and fellow accepted students, learn more about our program curriculum, resources, and opportunities, explore campus virtually and get a glimpse of student life. Have your questions answered by current students and staff.
We have planned an engaging agenda to ensure you get a comprehensive understanding of what awaits you at Russell Sage College.
New Graduate Student Virtual Orientation
Please join us for our new graduate student orientation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12PM. This event will be held virtually, via Zoom and will be an excellent opportunity for you to:
– Meet members of the Solutions team!
– Learn more about how to register for classes
– Explore how to pay your bill and view/accept your financial aid package
– Learn about important deadlines and due dates
– Have your questions answered by Graduate Admissions and Solutions staff
Virtual Graduate Accepted Student Night
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM
To officially welcome and provide our new graduate students with valuable insights into their upcoming journey, we are excited to invite all of our accepted graduate students to our Virtual Graduate Accepted Students Event. This event will be held virtually, via Zoom.
This event will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet faculty members, advisors, and fellow accepted students, learn more about our program curriculum, resources, and opportunities, explore campus virtually and get a glimpse of student life. Have your questions answered by current students and staff.
We have planned an engaging agenda to ensure you get a comprehensive understanding of what awaits you at Russell Sage College.
New Graduate Student Virtual Orientation
Please join us for our new graduate student orientation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12PM. This event will be held virtually, via Zoom and will be an excellent opportunity for you to:
– Meet members of the Solutions team!
– Learn more about how to register for classes
– Explore how to pay your bill and view/accept your financial aid package
– Learn about important deadlines and due dates
– Have your questions answered by Graduate Admissions and Solutions staff
New Graduate Student Mixer
Other Visit Opportunities
Explore more ways to visit online and with a group:
Virtual Visits
Discover the top reasons to attend Sage from our students, faculty and alumni.
Group Visits
Group visits include a campus tour and an admission information session. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Once reviewed, an admission representative will reach out to confirm the date if available. Group visits are offered to student groups in high school.
Virtual Visits
Discover the top reasons to attend Sage from our students, faculty and alumni.
Group Visits
Group visits include a campus tour and an admission information session. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Once reviewed, an admission representative will reach out to confirm the date if available. Group visits are offered to student groups in high school.
How to Get Here
The Troy campus GPS address is 65 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180
Visitor Parking on our Troy campus is available at the cross streets of 1st and Congress. The Admission House is the first brownstone after the Russell Sage archway. Bring comfortable shoes and all of your questions.
The Albany campus GPS address is 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208
Visitor Parking on our Albany campus is accessed by turning off of New Scotland Avenue onto the driveway that runs beside the Opalka Gallery. The Administration Building, home of the Admission team, is the large red brick building with white columns, and we saved the best parking for you right up front.
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