Week of May 5, 2024

May 5, 2024 ·

It鈥檚 finally here, Golden Knights, the last issue of In the Know.

As we say farewell, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our graduates. Your commitment, diligence, and achievements will serve you well as you leave 91探花 to make your mark on the world.

We wish each and every one of our students well. May your journeys be filled with success, happiness, and fulfillment. Farewell, and may your future be bright!

Commencement Updates

Regalia lands on campus: You can pick up your cap and gown orders at the bookstore. At the commencement ceremony, a bookstore table will be available with a limited supply of caps and gowns for purchase. Students can also collect cords on the morning of the ceremony from this table.

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.

Individual graduation photos will be taken when you receive your diploma cover and after you exit the stage. The photos will be emailed by Grad Images to your 91探花 email account. You can make your selection and purchase directly through Grad Images.

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. This information will remain posted on our website throughout the summer.听

Get to know our Teach-out Partners.听 All teach-out partners welcome campus visits. Contact the partner’s admissions department to arrange your visit. Many partners also offer advisement sessions at 91探花 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 91探花 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 91探花 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 91探花 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.

Meet with an advisor from SUNY Geneseo:
to schedule a virtual advisement appointment.

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鈥檚 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)听
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
Mount Saint Mary College
SUNY Geneseo

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

Nazareth University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Oswego
University of New Haven

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.听

What鈥檚 new and next

It鈥檚 the final(s) countdown 📚 Final exams end Wednesday, May 8. Please check the Alternate Schedule for exams for your finals schedule. You got this 💛 P.S. Final grades for the spring term should be finalized and available by Thursday, May 16.听

Writing help is available! The Writing Center will have both in-person and virtual hours until May 8.听 Please use Navigate to schedule an appointment.听 Walk-in students will get help if someone is available.

Take time for an artful pause. Drop by the Interfaith Sanctuary鈥檚 Interfaith Art Show through Tuesday, May 7, to reflect on 91探花’s meaningful aspects.

Take a deep breath and de-stress. On Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., treat yourself to thirty minutes of guided meditation at the Sanctuary.听

Last but not least, explore 鈥淲hat is Divinity?鈥� at the closing Sidney and Beatrice Albert Lecture at The College of Saint Rose, which will occur in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. There will be a special commemorative ceremony following the lecture.听

Important news about your @strose.edu accounts. The College is working diligently to take the steps needed to close the College in an orderly manner that meets all regulatory requirements. One of those requirements is terminating all vendor contracts, including all @strose.edu email accounts. With this contract termination, students and alumni will no longer be able to use their email accounts. We understand that many users have a large amount of data stored in their accounts. We suggest migrating this data to a new email account as soon as possible to ensure you do not lose important information. This must be completed by August 31, 2024. Follow these instructions for e a smooth transition:

Go to .
Select the data you want to export, including 鈥淕mail.鈥�
Choose the file format and delivery method.
Click 鈥淐reate export.鈥�
You will receive a download link once the export is complete.
You can then import your emails into your personal email client or convert them to a different format using a third-party tool.

Additional information about how to . If you encounter any issues, please call Google Takeout directly using their toll-free number: 1.855.548.2777.

Reminders

Office of Career Services is available to help:

Resume and Cover Letter: Learn how to format and write a resume and cover letter by connecting your academics, skills, and experiences.
Career Planning: Explore your values, interests, and skills; learn your preferences and the best-fit working environment; identify career options or graduate programs.
Job & internship Search: Explore a variety of search methods and job boards for jobs and internships; Identify the roles most fitting for your degree program

Walk-in: Saint Joseph Hall, Third Floor

Appointment:

End-of-semester reminders from Residence Life:

Move-Out Deadline:

Residents must vacate their housing assignments 24 hours after their last final exam or by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, as the residence halls officially close at that time.

Move-Out Instructions:

Upon move-out, remove all personal belongings and trash from your room or apartment.

Any items left behind will not be retained and will be discarded or donated immediately after the residence halls close.

College-owned furniture must remain in place; it may not be removed from the residence halls.

Here are the upcoming end dates for the following campus services:

May 10: Starbucks and Main Dining Hall
May 31: Camelot Room and CDTA free ride program
June 30: Campus Book Store

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

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.

Happy birthday!

Happy Birthday, Casey Gunnip!

academics

Important dates to remember:

May 3 to 8: Finals Week.
May 11: 2024 Commencement.
May 13: Summer I term begins.听
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.听
June 7: Last day to withdraw from Summer I classes.
June 19: Juneteenth, no classes.听
June 21: School of Business Graduate and Summer I classes end.

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鈥檙e 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.听

Your mental health matters. The College鈥檚 Counseling Center is always here for you when you need support, whatever that looks like. 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.听

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.听

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.听 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鈥檛 contact the college or law enforcement without your explicit consent.

DINING HOURS THROUGH MAY 10

Dining Hall
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Starbucks
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.听

Camelot Room
Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

student life and things to do

MONDAY, MAY 6
Movie Night on the Green
8:30 p.m. | Campus Green
Bring your blanket and pillows for a SURPRISE movie showing on the green!

MONDAY, MAY 6
Guided Meditation
4 p.m.and 7 p.m. | Interfaith Sanctuary

TUESDAY, MAY 7
Trivia & Bingo
7:30 p.m. | Saint Joseph Hall, Auditorium
Test your knowledge with trivia and bingo with prizes, food, and fun!

TUESDAY, MAY 7
Sidney and Beatrice Albert Lecture
7 p.m. | Interfaith Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Paint & Bubbly
7:30 p.m. | Saint Joseph Hall, Auditorium
Cap decorating, crafts, and bubbly! Students who are 21+ must show valid ID to consume alcohol.

THURSDAY, MAY 9
Relaxation Day
Noon to 2 p.m. | Campus Green (Rain Location/Main Lounge)
Enjoy Panera lunch, lawn games, music, and raffles!

FRIDAY, MAY 10
Brunch & Mimosas
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Brunch/games on the green and mimosas in Main Lounge
Don鈥檛 miss brunch and games on the green, mimosas in the Main Lounge, and many raffle prizes!

knights out in albany

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

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 鈥�
Where: 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany
Cost: $4 for students听

West African Drum and Dance with Jordan Taylor Hill 鈥� encouraged donation of $10听

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听
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听

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

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