Residential Life
Making Friends
True independence starts for our students when they move out of their family home
and into a residence with others. Conveniently located to campus and local businesses,
independence can increase in transportation, shopping, self-advocacy and community
integration. Located near multiple bus lines, students are free to visit attractions
in the Capital Region. Living with housemates allows students the opportunity to
improve their skills in communication, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Living Arrangements
Three off-campus residences house our freshmen and senior students. Freshman and seniors live together in groups of 3-4 and learn to share the responsibilities of off-campus living. Seniors act as mentors to our freshman and assist them in many meaningful ways.
The residences are located within walking distance of the College of Saint Rose and many local businesses, such as:
- Price Chopper
- CVS
- Madison Theater
- Subway
- Dunkin Donuts
- Bruegger’s Bagels
- Citizen’s Bank
- U.S. Post Office
- Pine Hills branch of the Albany Public Library
Supportive Presence
College of Saint Rose Resident Advisors and Living Resources Resident Instructors are on hand to teach independent living skills in the natural environment. Students of the College Experience Program determine individual goals and staff assists in meeting these goals. With the help of Residence Instructors and Resident Advisors, students acquire skills necessary for apartment living.
Goals past students have achieved:
- Money management
- Grocery shopping and Cooking
- Medical and Stress management
- Communication and Socialization
- Household chores, including using a Laundromat
- Time management
- Transportation and Safety awareness
- Medical management