When: On going- February 7 - 28. Gallery is open 1pm-5pm Where: The Little Gallery, Rathbone Hall, Albany Russell Sage Campus Cost: Free Travel: #100 114 10 Come celebrate Black History Month at Rathbone Hall, featuring work from Russell Sage Students. See link for more information
When: Monday February 17 to Friday February 28 7:00 am - 7:00pm (Closed on Saturday and Sundays) Where: NYS Capitol Cost: Free Travel: #910 discuss as a class In recognition of the national 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” this exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of…
When: Monday, February 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST Where: YWCA 21 First St. Troy, NY Cost: Free Travel: Discuss in class All of us, as social beings, want to be able to give and receive information. But not all people have fair access to this information economy. Sometimes, for instance, a person’s testimony or…
WHEN: Tuesday through Friday - 10:00am - 1:30pm and 2:30pm - 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, and 4:00pm - 6:00pm WHERE: Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza, Albany COST: Free to enter, $5 to rent skates if you do not have your own. !!FREE ON SATURDAYS!! A…
When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 12:00 pm Where: New York State Capitol Building War Room- 2nd Floor State St. and Washington Ave. Albany NY *You must go through security and metal detectors to enter. Cost: Free Travel: #910 A call to action to invest in the of individuals with intellectual disabilities and the people…
When: Wednesday, February 25, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Where: Delaware Branch, Albany Public Library: Community Room 331 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209 Cost: Free Travel : Discuss in class The lights & volume will be low and the movie will be family-friendly. Snacks included. This is a drop-in event that recurs on the…
When: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 7pm - 9pm Where: Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street Troy, NY 12180 Cost: Free Travel: Discuss in class Sonic Explorations in Troy: The incubator project will be presented as a live performance of the work-in-progress at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Tuesday, February 25th,…
When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Where: Albany Public Library, Delaware Branch Go to the Reference Desk 331 Delaware Avenue Delaware, NY 12209 Are you having problems with a device!? Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required;…
When: Thursday February 27, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm Where: Albany Public Library: Howe Branch 105 Schuyler Street Albany, NY 12202 Cost: Free registration required Travel: Discuss in class Come make small pieces of art at the Howe Branch in February! See link for information
When: Wednesday February 27, 2025 door open at 6:15 pm, Movie begins promptly at 7:00 pm Where: GE Theater at Proctors 432 State Street Schenectady NY 12305 Cost: $10 per ticket, $7 with student ID in person purchase here Travel: Discuss in class Bring Your own Dinner and a Movie Night! Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and…
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 5pm Where: Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180 Cost: $2 per sample $5 per boozy sample at each participating restaurant Hot Chocolate Stroll! Join us for Troy Night Out on the last Friday of each month! The streets of Troy come to life with visitors as stores stay open late. You…
When: Saturday, March 1 at 1:30 pm Where: Bring on the Spectrum 71 Fuller Rd #6 Albany, NY 12205 Cost: Free registration is required Travel: Discuss in class Join us for our Anime Club. Our club activities will include games, art, manga reading, and more. PLEASE NOTE: We will not be watching or discussing anime…
When: Saturday March 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Albany Public Library: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 517 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518) 427-4300 ext. 7 Cost: Free Travel: Walk View a screening of this new WMHT documentary. "Each September, the Capital Region of New York celebrates Mississippi Day, commemorating the roots…
When: Saturday March 1, 7pm-10pm Where: Birch Hill Catering, 1 Celebration Wy, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY 12033 Cost: $35 purchase TICKET here Travel: Shuttle to and from Albany Campus to the venue Come celebrate the mid semester at Birch Hill Catering. Get dressed up and dance the night away. Your ticket includes transportation, food and dancing! Appropriate…
When: Sunday March 2, 2025 11 am -4 pm Where: Polish Community Center 225 Washington Avenue Ext Albany, NY 12205 Cost: $2 admission Travel: Discuss in class Calling coin collectors! 70 Table to explore! Click li nk for info
When: Sunday March 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Junior's Bar and Grill Cost: Bring money to purchase appetizers, drink meal, etc. Make sure to account for a tip. Travel: You can walk or if you live further take the 10 114 or 910 buses Come celebrate Gavin's Birthday at Junior's Bar and…
WHEN: Mondays through 4/28 5 – 6pm WHERE: McKinstry Student Center, Sage Troy Campus COST: FREE!!! BUS: Utilize the Sage Shuttle or take CDTA #114, 910 or 10 to #922, 22, or 923. Come join our Rec and Fitness Team on Mondays for Dance Fitness with Noah! The class will run until 4/28
WHEN: Tuesday through Friday - 10:00am - 1:30pm and 2:30pm - 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, and 4:00pm - 6:00pm WHERE: Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza, Albany COST: Free to enter, $5 to rent skates if you do not have your own. !!FREE ON SATURDAYS!! A…
When: Tuesday March 3, 2025 4:30-5:30 pm Where: Albany Public Library: Howe Branch Large Meeting Room 105 Schuyler Street Albany, NY 12202 Cost: Free Travel: Discuss in class Are you interested in learning how to sew? Attending the Sewing group hosted by Stitching exchange. Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language…
When: Tuesday March 3, 2025 4:30-5:30 pm Where: Albany Public Library: Howe Branch Large Meeting Room 105 Schuyler Street Albany, NY 12202 Cost: Free Travel: Discuss in class Are you interested in learning how to sew? Attending the Sewing group hosted by Stitching exchange. Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language…
WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5 – 6pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus Mckinstry 206 COST: FREE Bus: Weekly Evening Yoga Class offered at the Russell Sage Troy Campus. Sign up using the QR code! See link: Yoga with Kierstan Ryan
WHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus, Robison Gym COST: Free BUS: The Sage Shuttle or CDTA bus routes #10–922 or 923, 10–22, 910–922 or 923, 114–922 or 923 Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
When: First Wednesday of the Month- 3/5 Where: Olde English Pub & Pantry683 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207Albany, NY 12207 Cost: Free! Bring money to purchase a drink and appetizer. Don't forget to tip! Travel: Discuss in class See link for info
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps. COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20…
When: Monday, March 17, 2025 5 pm - 7 pm Cost: Free Travel: Discuss Come Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Freddie's Lounge with a delicious Shamrock Shake.
WHEN: Tuesdays 3pm-6pm WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 COST: FREE BUS: #10, 910 Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for any project:…
WHEN: Tuesdays 3pm-6pm WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 COST: FREE BUS: #10, 910 Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for any project:…
WHEN: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5 – 6pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus Mckinstry 206 COST: FREE Bus: Weekly Evening Yoga Class offered at the Russell Sage Troy Campus. Sign up using the QR code! See link: Yoga with Kierstan Ryan
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus, Robison Gym COST: Free BUS: The Sage Shuttle or CDTA bus routes #10–922 or 923, 10–22, 910–922 or 923, 114–922 or 923 Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
When: Thursday March 20, 2025 4pm - 7pm Where: Russell Sage Albany Campus, Renaissance Room at the Armory Cost: Free Travel: #13, 10, 100 Come meet members of Russell Sage's Future Educator's Club, share about CEP, mix, mingle, and just have a nice time getting to know new people. Schedule: 4:00-4:30 refreshments and socialization 4:30-5:15…
WHEN: Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 COST: FREE BUS: #10, 910 Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for…
When: Thursday March 20. 2025 at 7 pm Where: Freddie's Lounge Albany Russell Sage Campus Cost: Free Travel: Discuss in class Come celebrate International Day of Happiness at Freddie's Lounge!
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps. COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20…
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps. COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20…
When: Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Maria College, 700 New Scotland Ave, Marian Hall Albany, NY 12208 Cost: Free Admission Travel: Discuss in class Looking to refresh your spring wardrobe without breaking the bank? Join us on Saturday, March 22nd from 10am-2pm at Maria College in Marian Hall where you…
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 5 – 6pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus Mckinstry 206 COST: FREE Bus: Weekly Evening Yoga Class offered at the Russell Sage Troy Campus. Sign up using the QR code! See link: Yoga with Kierstan Ryan
WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus, Robison Gym COST: Free BUS: The Sage Shuttle or CDTA bus routes #10–922 or 923, 10–22, 910–922 or 923, 114–922 or 923 Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
WHEN: Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 COST: FREE BUS: #10, 910 Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for…
When: March 28-30, 2025 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Where: Hudson Valley Community College, McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180 Cost: Advance sale tickets are $15 at flowerandgardenexpo.com. Tickets at the door are $17 Travel: Discuss in class See large-scale gardens and floral-themed exhibits, educational stations, lectures,…
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps. COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20…
When: Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 10:30 AM - 7:00 P Where: University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Campus Center West Albany, NY 12222 Cost: Free admission Travel: Discuss in class Join us for the 5th Annual Albany Film Festival, a full-day celebration of film and storytelling featuring conversations with award-winning actors, filmmakers, and writers, as…
WHEN: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus, Robison Gym COST: Free BUS: The Sage Shuttle or CDTA bus routes #10–922 or 923, 10–22, 910–922 or 923, 114–922 or 923 Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
WHEN: Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 COST: FREE BUS: #10, 910 Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for…
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps. COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20…
Since 2005, students enrolled in The College Experience have been a welcomed part of a coeducational college community located in Albany, New York. We partner with Russell Sage College, and our students are welcomed members of both Russell Sage’s Albany and Troy campus communities.
Students are offered a practical core curriculum and a wide variety of electives.
Our dorms are beautifully remodeled city residences located just a few blocks from Russell Sage’s Albany campus. Students live together in groups of 3 – 9. Each student has his or her own bedroom and share common living areas. Seniors serve as mentors to freshmen and assist them in many meaningful ways.
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.
Through our C2L Program, the College Experience support staff offers dedicated transition support and guidance, helping students in the year after graduation with apartment leases and job placements, and then literally forever after as members of the Living Resources community.
All College Experience students gain work experience through 3 semester-long internships at local businesses. An amazing variety of options are offered, both paid and unpaid, managed by a dedicated internship coordinator who helps facilitate matches between student interests and capabilities and meaningful career development opportunities. While not in class or at work, College Experience students can take advantage of a full campus and community calendar of events, plan and participate in their own outings or just hang out with their housemates, play games, share tips and build bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.
The small city of Albany, New York ’s capital, offers a perfect environment for young people to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve true independence. The city has a great public bus system, which College Experience students are instructed how to take full advantage of, while shopping, banking, food, library, post office and entertainment options are all within easy walking distance of our residences.