Student Life

The School of Business is almost all business. But students can't exist without the essentials: housing, food and fun. All work and no play make everybody miserable. Here's the lowdown on the non-academic side of life at the School of Business.

UAlbany has something for everybody. Ongoing events include the World's Biggest Pillow Fight at our world famous Fountain Day, the New York State Writers Institute offering readings from noted authors, the Student Association Parkfest in the spring and the pro-football NY Giants Training Camp each summer.

There are plenty of other sports to watch and play. Our Great Danes are the America East basketball champions who won America's heart in the 2006 NCAA Division I Tournament. The athletics department also provides recreational activities.

Residential Life sponsors Friday night movies, coffee houses, and bus trips for on-campus students. In the past, students have seen the Broadway musical “Rent” in NYC, and rode the roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure.

A variety of housing and meal plans meet varied needs. Residential Life offers separate freshman buildings. Apartment style housing is designated for juniors, seniors and graduate students. Once you have a roof over your head, you gotta eat. Campus Munch Money will buy you a pizza at Sbarro, a vegan option at Sweet Peas or fast food at Burger King.

Career development is an integral part of the School of Business, providing many networking and social opportunities to develop career skills and learn about the business community. The School of Business operates its own Career Services Office, supplementing the work of the University's Career Development Center.

The Deans' Leadership Council is a new endeavor, created to coordinate the consortium of student organizations within the School of Business. Its members serve as ambassadors of the school through advocacy, networking and communication, providing opportunities for involvement of their business area of interest. Activities of the individual groups include speeches and panel discussions by students, faculty and professionals; field trips; business meetings; and a wide variety of professional, social, and service activities.

Students also give something back to the community by participating in philanthropic projects. In past years, they have supported the Ronald McDonald House, Goodwill, the Diabetes and Heart Foundations. A Bowl-A-Thon raised funds for Junior Achievement.