Actively Thrive

• With 250+ clubs and organizations to choose from, you’ll have your pick to turn your energy into engagement.
• We're a Health Promoting University that offers extensive services such as peer assistance, known as Middle Earth.
• Get in on the action or cheer it on. Choose from 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams, including rowing!

Creatively Thrive

• Greatness springs from our diversity, and we're a community where everyone's views and experiences are celebrated and respected.
• Student Activities offers a wide variety of engaging community opportunities like glow parties, game nights, and movies under the stars.
• Living on our Uptown Campus puts you right in the middle of the action both on campus and in greater Albany.

Boldly Thrive

• Our campuses hold distinct facilities that create chances for you to unleash greatness.
• Enhance your UAlbany experience by joining the Honors College, Pillars Program, and more.
• You’re made for more, and being in NY’s state capital will help you make connections, seize opportunities, and turn possibilities into promise.

“I came here totally alone, but I was able to build this whole support system of people that I can call at 3 a.m. if I need to, and these are lifetime connections.”  

Florinda Gjypi '24 
English and Journalism