Week of April 7, 2024

April 7, 2024 ·

We hope you had a great week, Golden Knights! In case you’re keeping track, there are 32 days until the end of the semester and 34 days until graduation. Don’t stress, though, because we’re here for you with all the info you’ll need in this week’s In the Know!

P.S. Do you have any announcements or events to share with other students? Get the word out! Email your In the Know submissions to intheknow@strose.edu by 5 p.m. on Wednesdays to get featured in the next edition.

Important reminder for graduating seniors and grad students!

Commencement is on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany. We have put all of the information on our website so you can see the deadlines and steps you need to take to participate in Commencement. Don’t forget to order your cap and gown. The deadline for orders has been extended until April 11. Any orders placed between now and April 11 will be shipped to your home address.

Remember to RSVP for the Lavender and ALANA Multicultural Stole ceremonies! If you’re graduating and want to represent your culture and community at the ceremony, RSVP for the Office of Inclusion and Engagement’s Multicultural and Lavender Stole Ceremonies by April 17. Any undergraduate or graduate student graduating this spring can participate. Invitations have been mailed to all graduating seniors. RSVP to the Lavender Ceremony here. RSVP to the Multicultural Ceremony here.

teach-out and transfer updates

We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are four steps to successfully transition to your new educational journey.

Get to know our Teach-out Partners. All teach-out partners welcome campus visits. Contact the partner’s admissions department to arrange your visit. Many partners also offer advisement sessions at Saint Rose and Zoom appointments. Click here to review the list of partners and check for available dates and times to meet with a rep. You’ll find all program alignments listed by the institution on Canvas.

Application Process: Each teach-out partner may have a slightly different transfer process, but rest assured, they’ll waive any application fees. Many partners offer a dedicated landing page for Saint Rose students. Start by accessing our teach-out website here. Then, click on the school’s link to view their dedicated landing page. When applying, be sure to indicate that you are a Saint Rose student.

Transcript Evaluations: Transfer counselors at our partner schools will provide credit evaluations to ensure seamless credit transfers and timely degree completion. To begin this process, schedule an appointment with a transfer counselor at your chosen school. You can access our teach-out website here for their transfer department contact information.

Financial Aid: All students should have received a copy of their 2023-2024 Saint Rose financial aid award letter in the mail. Please contact our financial aid office if you do not have this letter. You will also need to complete the 2024 – 2025 FAFSA. While we strive to ensure you receive the same scholarship/financial aid at the new institution, it’s not guaranteed. You’ll need to work with the new institution’s financial aid office. That information is available on our partner’s dedicated landing page, which is available by clicking on the school’s link below. We’ll also continue to support you through this process. Contact us via email at finaid@strose.edu or via phone at 518.454.5464.

As a reminder, you can keep checking our Teach-Out Plan website for more information; this website will continue to be updated throughout the semester.

Utica University has advisement sessions available:
April 11: On-campus visits
Undergraduate: Special Education | Psychology
Graduate: Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6) | Adolescence Education / Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12). Register here.
April 11: Graduate Zoom session. Register here.

Meet with a representative from Albany College of Health and Sciences:
April 9: Register here for an on-campus appointment.
April 12: Welcome party for students and parents. Register here.
April 23: Register here for an on-campus appointment.

More appointments with Russell Sage were added:
April 11: Education Virtual Information Session. Register here.
April 15: On-campus undergraduate and graduate advisement session. Register here.
April 17: Graduate Open House. Register here.

Stay up-to-date with Canvas: The page for teach-out side-by-side articulations is now published and available on Canvas. Please note: We will only publish finalized agreements as they are approved. This page will continue to be updated frequently over the next few weeks. If you don’t see a side-by-side articulation for your program, one is currently under development with an institution and awaiting formal approval. As a reminder, all programs will align with a teach-out institution.

Here’s who else is currently on the Teach-Out list:

Clarkson University (MBA)
Ithaca College
Iona College
LeMoyne College
Messiah University
Russell Sage College
Siena College (undergraduate and MBA)
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Plattsburgh
University at Albany (undergraduate and graduate)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (psychology, forensic psychology, forensic science, biology and biochemistry)
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Niagra University
Utica University
Adelphi University

And here’s who the College is in active discussion to finalize agreements with:

Nazareth University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Fredonia

What’s new and next

A reminder from the Registrar: Summer session I registration is open. Undergraduate courses are posted here, and graduate courses are posted here.

Transferring or graduating? You’ll need your immunization records! Please request a copy of your immunization records from Health Services today so you don’t have to wait to transfer them directly to another institution or employer. Please complete the Authorization to Release Immunization Records Form and submit it with a copy of your photo ID to healthservices@strose.edu or in person at the Counseling Center or Health Services office. Immunization records can be sent via email, fax, mail, or picked up in person at the Counseling Center located at 1006 Madison Avenue.

Celebrate YOU at the Diversity Ceremony. Open for all students (first-year, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and non-graduates). If you’re not graduating from The College of Saint Rose but want to receive a Lavender, Kente, or Multicultural stole and be part of each ceremony, RSVP here. Stoles are free.

Commencement is almost here! Don’t miss 25 Days Until Graduation on Tuesday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. on the Quad and in the EAC Main Lounge. Don’t forget to grab your mini-grad gift!

It’s time for Carnival. Grab your besties and head to the Quad on Friday, April 19, from noon to 4 p.m. for carnival food, inflatables, build-a-bear, caricature artists, t-shirts, a DJ, and so much more.

Dance the night away! The SA hosts their Last Dance Prom on Saturday, April 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Glen Sanders Mansion. RSVP here by April 8.

Reminders

What comes next? You have questions about what happens after the 2023-2024 school year ends, and we have answers. Use the resources below to stay informed:

General FAQs: If there are questions not answered on this page, please email questions@strose.edu. We are updating this page as information becomes available.
Financial Aid FAQs: All of your questions about what happens to financial aid, including FAFSA, scholarships, and loans, will be answered on this page.

A reminder from Career Services: Remember to stop by the Office of Career Services for all your career-related questions and concerns. They’re here to help! Just like last semester, they’re holding weekly sessions on resume and cover letters on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and career planning on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Can’t make a session? No problem! Just use Navigate to schedule an appointment with a member of their team.

Avoiding Plagiarism: Do you find yourself confused about what constitutes plagiarism? The Writing Center is here to help! They’ve designed a new workshop to give you all the tools you’ll need to avoid accidental plagiarism in your academic work. Join them on Tuesday, February 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Academic Success Center on Saint Joseph Hall’s second floor. Sign up for the workshop here. Snacks will be provided!

Say cheese! As a special tribute to the remarkable legacy of The College of Saint Rose, our friends at iSmile Studios are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to have professional portraits taken on our beautiful campus. These portraits will serve as cherished mementos of the incredible community we have been a part of, the knowledge we have gained, and the connections we have formed. Sessions will be held on campus and are offered on select dates in April and May. While these sessions are traditionally offered to graduating students, any student can sign up to have their photos taken, either as individuals or as a group. Sign up for a session here. Here’s some more information on booking a session:

Caps and gowns, as well as various Saint Rose props, will be provided.
Portraits will be done both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Portrait packages start at $99.
There is no fee to sign up as an individual student. If you would like to take group photos, the session fee is $100 per group; this fee can be paid at the time of booking.

If you have any questions, please reach out to schoolpics@ismilestudios.com.

Happy birthday!

Send your birthday wishes to us on Instagram or email them to intheknow@strose.edu!

club announcements

Support the ALANA Steppers. Don’t miss their 2 p.m. performance on the Quad during Carnival on Apri 19.

Saint Rose Wind Ensemble’s Final Concert. Join them on April 20 at 5 p.m. in Picotte Recital Hall as three Saint Rose students — Taya Ryan, Mya Padron, and Bella Schmidt — perform alongside Alumni. Admission is free for all!

Experience the mesmerizing melodies of the Symphonic Orchestra at Massry 304 on April 26 at 6 pm. Share the joy of music and bring your friends along.

Stay involved with the Student Association! Saint Rose’s SA will resume their weekly general meetings for the semester this week. Meetings will be held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in MidKnight Eats. All are welcome!

These UAlbany events are open to all Saint Rose students:

Out of the Darkness Walk
Sunday, April 21, noon to 3 p.m., UAlbany Entry Plaza/ Collins Circle
Raise funds and awareness for local and national suicide prevention efforts. It’s a strong message that no one fights alone. Last year, UAlbany’s walk was the second largest nationwide and ranked tenth in fundraising for suicide prevention. Learn more and register here.

UAlbany SHOWCASE
Tuesday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., UAlbany Uptown Campus
witness over 1,500 undergraduate and graduate research presentations covering a wide range of topics, from demonstrations and panel discussions to art exhibits and performances. This event spans across UAlbany, showcasing research from every academic program. It’s free and open to everyone! Click here for more information.

academics

Important dates to remember:

April 22: School of Business Graduate Summer Term begins.
April 25: Last day to add/drop School of Business graduate class (ends at 4:30 p.m.).
May 3 to 8: Finals Week.
May 11: 2024 Commencement.
May 13: Summer I term begins.
May 15: Last day to add/drop Summer I class (ends at 4:30 p.m.).
May 20: Last day to apply for pass/fail grading Summer I.
May 27: Memorial Day, no classes.
May 31: Last day to withdraw from School of Business graduate class.
June 7: Last day to withdraw from Summer I classes.
June 19: Juneteenth, no classes.
June 21: School of Business Graduate and Summer I classes end.

The Writing Center is back for the Spring! Here are their hours for this semester:

In-person appointments (use Navigate to schedule)
- Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Writing Lab (no appointment necessary)
- Friday, 10 a.m. to noon
Virtual Appointments (use Navigate to schedule)
- Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

Tutoring is back: It’s very important that you use every resource available to you this semester, so feel free to stop by the Academic Success Center in Saint Joseph Hall to get all the help you need to have a successful final semester at Saint Rose.

A reminder from Career Services: Welcome back! For all your career-related questions and concerns, remember to stop by the Office of Career Services. They’re here to help! Just like last semester, they’re holding weekly sessions on resume and cover letters on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and career planning on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Can’t make a session? No problem! Just use Navigate to schedule an appointment with a member of their team.

Wellness

Stay focused and positive with events at the Sanctuary: Unwind with weekly beginner-friendly yoga classes on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. And if you’re looking for support through community, check out the Happiness Groups meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m., also in the Sanctuary. For more information, get in touch with Joan Horgan at horganj@strose.edu.

Your mental health matters. The College’s Counseling Center is always here for you when you need support, whatever that looks like. Follow the Center on Instagram for mental health and self-care tips at @csrcounselingctr! You can also learn more about the services offered by our counselors here. For free, 24/7 crisis support, text HOME to 741741.

An important COVID-19 reminder: If you test positive for COVID with your own test, please email covidresults@strose.edu ASAP! Testing is also available in Health Services Monday through Friday.

Get support from the Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center (CVSVC). The CVSVC supports and serves students who are victims/survivors of sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Their free and comprehensive services include, but are not limited to: Title IX advocacy, referral services, counseling, and criminal advocacy to crime victims. Amanda Wingle, a representative from the Center, will be available to meet with students as a confidential resource in-person (or remotely) on Mondays 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Counseling Center. Students can email Amanda directly at amange.wingle@albanycountyny.gov to schedule an appointment or simply drop in. All CVSVC services are confidential, meaning their advocates won’t contact the college or law enforcement without your explicit consent.

Things that make you go yum

Save on coffee and treats with your student ID! Did you know that many local cafes and restaurants, like Iron Coffee Co. and Unbelievable Nutrition, offer discounts for Saint Rose students? All you need is your student ID and you’ll be treating yourself in no time! (Psst…you deserve it)

Want to speak to a dietician? You have one at your disposal through our Hospitality Services. Email Kelly Pearson, RD, CDN at nutrition@strose.edu with any and all of your food- and diet-related questions. It’s free!

Hours:

Dining Hall
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Starbucks
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon

Camelot Room
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Lally Café
Monday through Thursday 11:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Friday 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

student life and things to do

SATURDAY, APRIL 13
NCLS Induction
Noon | Saint Joseph’s Auditorium (RSVP was required)

TUESDAY, APRIL 16
25 Days Until Graduation
3:30 p.m. | Quad/EAC Main Lounge

FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Carnival
Noon to 4 p.m. | Quad

FRIDAY, APRIL 19
ALANA Steppers Carnival Performance
2 p.m. | Quad

SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Saint Rose Wind Ensemble Concert
5 p.m. | Picotte Recital Hall

SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Last Chance Prom
6 to 10 p.m. | Glen Sanders Mansion

FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Symphonic Orchestra
6 p.m. | Massry 304

knights out in albany

Looking for fun things to do off-campus? We can help! Check out these events around the Capital Region.

ONGOING EVENTS

Wine Tasting at Capital Wine Albany (21+)

When: Every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 348 State Street, Albany
Cost: Free

New York State Museum Visits

When: Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 222 Madison Avenue, Albany
Cost: Free with student ID

Ten Broeck Mansion Tours

When: Open Friday through Sunday – register for tours and appointments here.
Where: 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany
Cost: $4 for students

West African Drum and Dance with Jordan Taylor Hill – encouraged donation of $10

When: Saturdays and Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Albany Barn (56 2nd Street, Albany)
Cost: Encouraged donation of $10

Trivia at City Beer Hall (21+)

When: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Where: 42 Howard Street, Albany
Cost: Free
Trivia at Excelsior Pub (21+)
When: Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Where: 54 Philip Street, Albany
Cost: Free

Open Mic Comedy Night at Madison Theater

When: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Where: 1036 Madison Avenue, Albany
Cost: Free

Open Mic Comedy Night at Albany Distilling Co. (21+)

When: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Where: 75 Livingston Avenue, Albany
Cost: Free

ongoing meetings

Meeting times are subject to change.

Film Club: Saint Rose’s Film Club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Albertus 107.

Saint Rose Identity: Join the College’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies club Mondays at 6 p.m. in Albertus 104! Sign up for their mailing list to stay up to date on all things Identity 🏳️‍🌈

Happiness Groups: This weekly workshop on increasing happiness skills in your life is offered at the Sanctuary every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. This is open to everyone, so stop by and see if it’s a fit for you!

Student Association: Stay involved with the SA at their weekly meetings, held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in MidKnight Eats.

Finding New Friends: Come de-stress and meet other students at this weekly meeting where you’ll be invited to prioritize calmness and joy. Activities include baking, arts and crafts, games, and whatever else you want to do to cultivate good vibes for the week. The group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Saint Rose Chronicle: Extra, extra! Ok, we know that’s corny, but if you’re interested in being Albany’s next great student journalist, the College’s newspaper meets every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Hearst 121. Come check it out!

Saint Rose BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ): Formerly known as the Redeemed Christian Club, BASIC meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary.

Saint Rose Catholic Club: Meetings are held on Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. Come join them for food, fun, and fellowship!

Saint Rose TV: If you’re interested in broadcasting, working behind the scenes or in front of the camera, or filmmaking, this is the club for you. SRTV meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in Hearst 121. No experience is needed, and all majors are welcome. If you have questions, please reach out to Cheyenne at sassinec964@strose.edu.

Yoga at the Sanctuary: Keep the good vibes flowing weekly with the Office of Spiritual Life’s weekly (beginner-friendly) in-person yoga class. Classes are Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Just bring your mask and a yoga mat (or borrow one of ours!).

Saint Rose English Club: Our English club meets every Friday at 2 p.m. in Albertus 402. Come join the fun!

College Mass: College Mass is held on campus every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. All are welcome. Contact Joan Horgan at horganj@strose.edu for more information.