The College Experience is proud to announce that this fall we will be partnering with Russell Sage College, greatly expanding the educational and social opportunities available to our students.
REGISTER TODAY for our next open house event, Friday, December 6 at noon
The College Experience is a 2-year campus-based residential program (with an optional third year) that, in partnership with Russell Sage College and Living Resources, provides young adults with disabilities the support, skills, confidence, internships and work experiences they need to gain independence.
What makes this program and its
students so successful?
A welcoming
and diverse campus
community
CLASSES AND DORMS
A safe and
easy to
navigate city
WHY ALBANY IS PERFECT
A safe and
easy to
navigate city
WHY ALBANY IS PERFECT
Internships
and
friends
OUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Transition
support after
graduation
THE C2L (COLLEGE-TO-LIFE) PROGRAM
Transition
support after
graduation
THE C2L (COLLEGE-TO-LIFE) PROGRAM
Key success stats
92% of grads
living
independently
100% of current
students
in internships
97% of grads
employed
Here’s what parents and students say.
“We couldn’t believe it. He knew every line of the bus. Where to get it and how to get to work.”
“Stepping on the campus was amazing.
Just getting to see everybody, having class,
having friends …”
“Stepping on the campus was amazing. Just getting to see everybody, having class, having friends …”
“The College Experience program has been integral in Billy becoming independent.”
“Jake wouldn’t be where he is today without The College Experience program”
Peter Russo III
Admissions Coordinator
Is The College Experience right for your son or daughter? It’s my job to help you figure that out.
Call me at (518) 218-0000 ext. 5513, send me an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book me to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
Is The College Experience right for your son or daughter? It’s my job to help you figure that out.
Call me at (518) 218-0000 ext. 5513, send me an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book me to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
Peter Russo III
Admissions Coordinator
Is The College Experience right for your son or daughter? It’s my job to help you figure that out.
Call me at (518) 218-0000 ext. 5513, send me an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book me to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
Peter Russo III
Admissions Coordinator
Peter Russo III
Admissions Coordinator
Is The College Experience right for your son or daughter? It’s my job to help you figure that out.
Call me at (518) 218-0000 ext. 5513, send me an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book me to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
Is The College Experience right for your son or daughter? It’s my job to help you figure that out.
Call me at (518) 218-0000 ext. 5513, send me an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book me to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
Peter Russo III
Admissions Coordinator
Is The College Experience right for your son or daughter? It’s my job to help you figure that out.
Call me at (518) 218-0000 ext. 5513, send me an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book me to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
Peter Russo III
Admissions Coordinator
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
The College Experience is a residential non-credit certificate program hosted in partnership with Russell Sage College and Living Resources. The program is designed for students with developmental disabilities seeking to build community and transition to independence.
CareerNext is an academic and residential support program hosted by SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College in partnership with Living Resources. The program is designed for students with Autism and learning differences who need some guidance to succeed in a degree seeking college environment.
The College Experience and CareerNext are programs of Living Resources, an organization dedicated to providing growth opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
CareerNext is an academic and residential support program hosted by SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College in partnership with Living Resources. The program is designed for students with Autism and learning differences who need some guidance to succeed in a degree seeking college environment.
The College Experience and CareerNext are programs of Living Resources, an organization dedicated to providing growth opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.