If you are please let me know and I can answer any questions you have

Every web page is telling me a different thing so please help. I plan on attending UAlbany fall semester of 2025. I'm a freshmen and wondering if it's absolutely mandatory to live on campus. I was hoping to live with my parents as they have a home in the area.

Hey y’all,I’m an international student moving to UAlbany in mid-January, and I’m trying to figure out how to adjust to the cold and campus life. Any tips would be super helpful! Here’s what I’m wondering:

• Winter gear: What’s absolutely essential for surviving the Albany cold? Any good stores around here to grab warm coats, boots, gloves, etc.?
• Walking in the snow: Are we supposed to just walk to class in the snow? Any tips for staying warm and not slipping on icy sidewalks?
• Tunnels: How do you access the tunnels on campus? I’ve heard they’re a lifesaver in winter, so I’d love any tips on how to use them!
• Things to do when I get there: I’ll be arriving in mid-January—what’s there to do around campus and Albany during the winter? Any events, clubs, or cool activities to check out in January?
• Staying active & meeting people: What do people do to stay active and social when it’s freezing outside? Any indoor spots or events where I can meet new people?
• UAlbany hacks: Any hidden gems or perks at UAlbany that I should know about? Discounts, resources, or secret spots I should check out?
• Any advice?: Anything you wish you knew before moving to Albany, especially as an international student?

I’m excited but lowkey nervous, so any advice would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

I made the mistake of going to Saint Rose my first year of college. Never made any friends, never had a roommate, never knew of or went to a single party, went to one event. I transferred out at the end of spring semester 2023 to ualbany and thought it would be better. Spent my whole sophomore year in a dorm room with girls that I got along with at first, but we had a major falling out at the end and I haven’t talked to any of them since. I’m 20 years old and still have never been to a party or have had any social life at all. I don’t know what to do at this point, I feel like everyone has already found their friend group and I’m destined to look back at my college years with not a single fond memory.

I got accepted through early action a week ago but I want to switch my major from communications to business economics. Will a simple email be enough, and who do I email? Would my spot in UAlbany still be safe by switching right now?

Transferring in spring and I paid my enrollment deposit a month ish ago. I can use myualb and everything just fine, I’ve even written down the schedule I want. But it says “access denied, account locked” when I try to go to emails lol Is that normal? Do advisors reach out there or via my contact email?

So I’m not a student at this school, but i know someone who is transferring from here to another SUNY. They were a bit confused about the financial aspect of transferring since they’re not sure if tuition at albany is paid either by semester or by year? So i was wondering if there’s either an option to pay by semester or yearly? Or do you guys pay by semester? Any help would be greatly appreciated :))

Anything about mindset, relationships, finaces, people...

Trying to join a frat next semester which one's don't have a bad rep?

I’m not going home for the break for Christmas and would be able to take care of any pets that people cannot take home for the break. Let me know!

not ualbany specific but i remember being younger and hearing about peoples meal plans in college being accepted at certain food chains and what not. was wondering if there are any options with thanksgiving break being here.

pls answer

also are towers better than low rises ?

Hi! I’m in the masters program for Information Science (first semester) and I'm on the Library and Information Services track, but now I’m considering switching to Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics. 

I wanted to know anyone’s experience with the program and how things went after graduating, along with people who are in the program currently. Do you think it’d be more beneficial to go with this concentration over LIS?

I don't have a lot of background in programming and stats, but one of the professors told me I could still do well. They said I would have to take courses based on my current skillset and do some learning on my own. Do you think it's doable?

Thanks in advance! 

I’m looking for a final 4th person who is willing to share a 4 bedroom apartment with 3 other females for next year. 🏠The rent is pretty cheap and is located in a quiet neighborhood. Please DM me if you are interested , I’ll happily give you more info!

Hi! I’m looking to connect with a female who would like to be my roommate off-campus. I’m looking into two bedroom apartments at the Hudson. Please dm me if you would like to chat! 🫶

I see I need to make a deposit of $275 but would there be any other steps from there on?

Any recommendations

Hey guys! I'm transferring this spring, and from what I've heard, transferring is bad enough as is. I'm looking for some advice on how to make friends, what clubs to join, organizations etc. Also if anyone wants to be friends that too! I loveee going out, shopping, video games(so so much), hanging out, and doing pretty much anything fun.

Was wondering if someone had tickets extra tickets or maybe isn't going would possibly let me buy it off of them?

Hello, I am picking up a laptop for a bio major and was hoping someone could lmk if a Mac or Windows laptop is preferred for that major (for software,etc...) Thanks for any guidance!

hey did anyone else just get an acceptance for class of 2029? i’m in state! this was one of my top 3 schools and i applied EA

Preferably a woman as my roommates are women, it’s a spacious apartment. I don’t know if any of you are familiar with Auden Albany but that’s my apartment complex, if you’re interested please let me know and I can provide any more information you have about the space or any questions at all.

I’ve been checking handshake and the Barnes and noble college website every so often and was wondering if/when on-campus jobs for the spring semester would open up

Hello, I am registering for classes and I am not sure how to add Gen EDs as they don't have a number I can find. Is there a website that has all the numbers for them?

So I’m a transfer student and I have the option to either stay with a BS comp science program or switch to the BA. Does this affect my career options when I graduate? If I switch to a BA I’ll be able to get my degree sooner but I don’t want to jeopardize future job opportunities by doing so .So far everyone I ask says that there really is no difference and that it has never been a deciding factor when a job picks them. Do you think switching and getting into the field faster or staying and ensuring I take bs classes is better?

big shot in the dark; Anyone got a psp charger I can borrow? 🙌🤞🫶🙏Trying to play nbalive and my charger is in the city. Also if you have 2k and a second controller, I’m willing to challenge

Have a fake just want to know which dispensary’s around campus/ downtown ppl visit the most