When: Sep 26, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 ???? Hours: Monday – Thursday: 6 PM – 9 PM Friday: 6 PM – 10 PM Saturday: 1 PM – 10 PM Sunday: 11 AM – 7 PM Where:Colonie Center ???? Location: Second Floor, across from Hallmark Cost: $13 admission Travel: 905 1 Details: Grab your friends,…
When: Tuesday 9/30 5-7pm Where: Freddie's Lounge at Russell Sage Campus Cost: Free Travel: 114 100 Details:
When: Tuesdays 6 pm-9 pm Where: Stuyvesant Plaza | 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 Cost: Bring money to buy ice cream! Travel: Review in class Details: Calling all college students! Looking for the perfect midweek treat? Cold Stone Creamery has you covered. Join us every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for College Night, where you can…
(Field Hockey) VTSU Castleton vs. Russell Sage College When: Tuesday September 30 6-9pm Where: UAlbany; Umpires Appreciation Night Cost: Free Travel: 910 114 Details: Cheer on Russell Sage Field Hockey on the UAlbany campus for Umpire Appreciation Night! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164906
Capitol Hauntings Tours Where: New York State Capitol, State Street Lobby, Albany, NY 12242 When: Throughout October (Oct 1–31) at ~5:00 pm ET Empire State Plaza Cost: Free Details: Guided tours of the Capitol with a spooky/haunted theme — fun for a Halloween-mood; Check site and make a reservation as needed! https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/tours/capitol-hauntings-tours
(Women's Soccer) Mt. St. Mary College vs. Russell Sage College When: Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 6 pm Where: Russell Sage College, ACP Athletic Complex - Albany, N.Y Cost: Free to attend Travel: 114- 110, 910-100 Detail: Cheer the Sage Women's Soccer team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164909
(Women's Volleyball) Hartwick vs. Russell Sage College When: Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 6 pm Where: Russell Sage College, Kahl Campus Center | Albany, N.Y. Cost: Free to attend Travel: 114- 110, 910-100 Detail: Cheer the Sage Women's Volleyball team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164907
When: Friday 10/3 5-7 pm Where: Crossgate Mall Cost: Free to attending; $$$ to buy a ticket to see the movie Travel" 910 Details: https://www.fly92.com/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl/ https://www.shopcrossgates.com/event/taylor-swift-the-official-release-party-of-a-showgirl/ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO TAYLOR SWIFT'S NEW ALBUM - THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL, JOIN FLY92.3 ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 3RD AS WE CELEBRATE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY…
When: Friday October 3 6:30pm - 8pm Where: Opalka Gallery Russell Sage, Albany NY Cost: Free but please register to attending Travel: 114 100 Details: The Arch Stanton Quartet Terry Gordon: Horns | Roger Noyes: Guitar | Chris Macchia: Bass | James Ketterer: Drums The Arch Stanton Quartet, based in upstate New York, performs original…
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 October 4 11 AM-4PM Where: Downtown Schenectady Cost: $25 Travel: Discuss in class Details: It's everyone's favorite time of the year: WING WALK! The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation is proud to host the 12th annual Wing Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11am-4 pm. Wing walkers will visit each participating restaurant, each…
When: October 4, 2025 at 12:30PM Where: Dave and Buster’s at Crossgate’s Mall Cost: Depends on how many games you would like to play and food to purchase. $20-$40. Travel: 910 Meet Allen Madison Station at 12:00 PM Details: Zach says "I had fun there for a friend’s birthday party. It’s a fun place to…
When: Tuesday October 7, 7-9pm Where: Freddie's Lounge Cost: Free Travel: 114-100 Details: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D190665416
(Women's Soccer) Utica vs. Russell Sage College When: Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 4-7pm Where: Russell Sage College, ACP Athletic Complex - Albany, N.Y Cost: Free to attend Travel: 114- 110, 910-100 Detail: Cheer the Sage Women's Soccer team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164920
Yoga, Led by Carrie Will of Yoga When: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6 – 7pm Where: Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage Albany Campus Cost: "Pay what you can" Travel" 114-110 Details: Yoga, Led by Carrie Will of Yoga Care. All levels welcome. Pay what you can. Walk-ins welcome but register in advance to reserve a spot.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ--s6Hxmw1gGf9-t1jPbRF_SIs6lDyq_b7F370pPOA3gfNg/viewform
When: Friday October 10, 3-5pm, Where: Freddie's Lounge Cost: Free Details:
Dan and Dave Music When: Friday, October 10, 2025 7:00 PM 9:30 PM Where: Emack and Bolio's 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY, 12209United States (map) Cost: Free to attend, but bring $$ for ice cream Travel: 106 Details: Enjoy music and ice cream at this unique, DELICIOUS ice cream spot!
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: Sat, October 11 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Where: Stuyvesant Plaza 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 Cost: Free to attend Travel: Discuss in class Details: Enjoy: Sidewalk sales from your favorite Plaza shops Seasonal flavors and fall treats from Plaza eateries Family-friendly activities including face painting, custom pumpkin calligraphy, and caricatures A…
(Women's Soccer) Nazareth vs. Russell Sage College When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 1 – 4pm Where: Russell Sage College, ACP Athletic Complex - Albany, N.Y Cost: Free to attend Travel: 114- 110, 910-100 Detail: Cheer the Sage Women's Soccer team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164924
When: Sunday October 12, 12pm-5pm Where: Downtown Troy Cost: $2 per sample Travel: Discuss in class Details: Downtown Troy’s most delicious fall tradition is back! Join us for Chowderfest 2025 on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00–5:00 PM as restaurants and vendors serve up their best chowders in a friendly competition for People’s Choice. Sample your…
See the link for Tron Movie Showings on Monday 10/13 Cost: $18-$26 depending on the time show you choose https://www.regmovies.com/movies/tron-ares-ho00018512?date=10-13-2025
(Men's Soccer) SUNY Poly vs. Russell Sage College When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4 – 7pm Where: ACP Athletic Complex - Albany, N.Y. Cost: Free Travel: 114 and 100 Details: Cheer on Russell Sage and enjoy the soccer team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164927
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:15 – 6:15pm Where: Russell Sage TROY Campus Robinson Athletics and Recreation Center/ Aggie Cost: Free Sign up here Travel: Discuss in class. All freshmen will need transportation Details:
When: Wednesday October 15, 6:30 pm - 7:30pm Where: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room 517 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 Cost: Free to attend; please register here Travel: Walk Details: Come learn about a fascinating aspect of science and the world around us. Our presenters will discuss a different topic each month. In October: "The…
Pride Pop up at Kahl When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 12 pm -2 pm Where: Kahl Campus Center Albany Campus Cost: Free Details:
(Women's Volleyball) Houghton vs. Russell Sage College When: Friday, October 17, 2025, 6 – 9pm Where: Russell Sage College, Kahl Campus Center | Albany, N.Y. Cost: Free to attend Travel: 114- 110, 910-100 Detail: Cheer the Sage Women's Volleyball team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164930
When: Saturday October 18, 2025 11am-1:15pm Where: Russell Sage Fitness Center at the Armory on the Albany Campus Cost: Free to attend Travel: 114 100 Details: Join Matt to work out and hang out with Friends!
Mac‑n‑Cheese Bowl 2025 Where: Downtown Cohoes, Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY (near Albany) When: Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, 11:00 am–3:00 pm Cost: $10 Travel: Discuss in class Details: Food festival (mac & cheese tasting stations) with local restaurants; fun daytime foodie event for students. Times Union article
When: October 18 1-3pm Where: 790 Madison Avenue Cost: Free to attend. Bring something to share (Food or Drink) Details: Enjoy a fun afternoon watching the latest Despicable Me 4 and celebrating Robert's 24th Birthday!
When: Sunday October 19 at 12:45 Where: Dave and Busters at Crossgates Mall Cost: Varies $20-$40 Travel: Take the 910 at 12:15 to travel with Jordana. Freshmen will need to coordinate a ride Details: Join Jordana for a fun afternoon of games and food!
When: Sundays 6pm-8pm Where: Bard and Baker 501 Broadway Suite 105, Troy Ny Cost: Free to attend Travel: Discuss in class Details: Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while…
When: Morning Yoga 8 am -9 am Monday Mornings 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; 11/17 Where: Kahl Campus Center Rm 224 Cost: Free Details: Morning Yoga before classes. Please register to attend.
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 pm Where: Freddie's Lounge Cost: free! Details: Come hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy video games with other RS Gators!
Open Play Night at Bard and Baker When: Wednesday Nights 6pm-9pm Where: Bard and Baker Game Cafe 501 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180 Cost: $5 Travel: Discuss in class Details: Love board games but need people to play with? New to the area and looking to make new friends? Just want to hang out with like…
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 pm Where: Freddie's Lounge Cost: free! Details: Come hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy video games with other RS Gators!
Open Play Night at Bard and Baker When: Wednesday Nights 6pm-9pm Where: Bard and Baker Game Cafe 501 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180 Cost: $5 Travel: Discuss in class Details: Love board games but need people to play with? New to the area and looking to make new friends? Just want to hang out with like…
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, October 25, 2025 at 12pm Where: 2A South Main Ave Cost: Free to attend Details: Hanks says "I wanted to host this spooktacular event on the Saturday before Halloween, so I could challenge my guests to trick or treat themselves for a super spooky challenge, where whoever collects the most candy first wins a…
(Men's Soccer) Houghton vs. Russell Sage College When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1 – 4pm Where: ACP Athletic Complex - Albany, N.Y. Cost: Free Travel: 114 and 100 Details: Cheer on Russell Sage and enjoy the soccer team! https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164943
When: Sunday, October 26, 11-12 pm Where: 6 South Main Cost: Free to attend Details: Join Sammie, Gillian, and Grace to celebrate Halloween! They will have treats! Bring a treat or drink to share.
When: Sunday, October 26, 4 pm-6 pm Where: Freddie's Lounge at the Albany Campus Cost: Free Details: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D191982329
When: Sundays 6 pm-8 pm Where: Bard and Baker 501 Broadway Suite 105, Troy Ny Cost: Free to attend Travel: Discuss in class Details: Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects…
When: Morning Yoga 8 am -9 am Monday Mornings 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; 11/17 Where: Kahl Campus Center Rm 224 Cost: Free Details: Morning Yoga before classes. Please register to attend.
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 pm Where: Freddie's Lounge Cost: free! Details: Come hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy video games with other RS Gators!
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 pm Where: Freddie's Lounge Cost: free! Details: Come hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy video games with other RS Gators!
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When: Friday October 31 3pm-6pm Where: Crossgates Mall Cost: Free to attend Travel 910 114 Details: https://www.shopcrossgates.com/event/malloween-2025/
When: Friday October 31 4pm - 7pm Where: Crossgates Mall- Dave and Busters Cost: $14.99 Travel 910 114 Details: https://www.shopcrossgates.com/event/boo-bash/
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Night at the Troy Campus When: Friday, October 31, 2025, 6 – 8pm Where: Mckinstry Student Center at Russell Sage Troy Campus Cost: Free Travel: Discuss in class Details: Come join the Recreation and Fitness team this Halloween from 6pm-8pm in the Troy McKinstry Student Center! Games include Mario Kart World,…
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: Sunday Nov. 2 11:30 am -5:00pm Where: Empire State Plaza; 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY 12242 Cost: $5 Travel: Discuss in class Details: https://www.festivalofnationsalbany.org/index.html
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.
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.
