Benefits & Resources
Alumni benefits and resources
Whether you live in Saratoga Springs or Beijing, you have access to services, events, programs, and opportunities designed to help stay connected with the College and your fellow alumni.
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Places to visit while you're here:
- Colton Alumni Welcome Center: Located on North Broadway across from the main entrance and next to the Surrey-Williamson Inn, the Welcome Center is your first stop for campus updates, conversation, and connection.
- McCaffrey-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center: Alumni can enjoy free access to ůůֱ²¥'s newest facility for their fitness and recreation needs. Stop by the Campus Card Office in Starbuck Center to get your pass.
- Tennis courts: Reserve time at ůůֱ²¥â€™s new courts online. It's a great way to stay active while you’re back on campus.
- The ůůֱ²¥ Shop: Whether you're refreshing your own gear or picking up a gift for a fellow Thoroughbred, the Shop has ůůֱ²¥-branded apparel, gifts, and essentials. Open year-round on the lower level of Case Center and online anytime.
Get back into the classroom:
Alumni can audit courses provided they obtain the permission of the instructor and formally register with the Registrar. They must pay a registration fee of $25.00 as well as an audit fee of $25.00. Courses in dance, theater or art that have technical components are more expensive with audit fees approximately $400.
Digital resources
Explore online library resources
Your ůůֱ²¥ Connect login gives you access to the following library resources:
- JSTOR: Provides online access to the back issues of a multidisciplinary array of journals. Coverage includes the arts and humanities; the social and political sciences; mathematics and the hard sciences; and business and economics.
- Project MUSE: A leading provider of digital humanities and social sciences content. Since 1995, its electronic journal collections have supported a wide array of research needs at academic, public, special, and school libraries worldwide. MUSE currently includes: 324,048 articles and 639,480 chapters by 241 publishers.
- ůůֱ²¥ yearbooks: A range of class years are now available in archive-quality digital format. These downloadable yearbooks may be searched by alumni and staff names. Note: class yearbooks become available as they are scanned and digitized.
ůůֱ²¥'s virtual alumni book club:
This initiative offers our alumni the opportunity to connect with each other while reading books related to their personal interests, or the College. Sign up is easy and free! Learn more about ůůֱ²¥'s virtual alumni book club
Career and networking
Explore global opportunties
ůůֱ²¥â€™s Career Development Center partners with GoinGlobal — a platform that helps job and internship seekers find opportunities in over 40 countries. Be sure you're logged in to your ůůֱ²¥ Connect account to access the platform.
Saratoga Stay Discounts
ůůֱ²¥ alumni and parents can enjoy exclusive hotel discounts in Saratoga Springs during the academic year — perfect for campus visits, events, or getaways.In order to obtain discounted rates at select hotels listed, please consider the following:
- Advance reservations are required – walk-ins will not be offered these rates.
- Special event weekends are not included (i.e., Celebration Weekend, Commencement, Reunion etc.)
- Discounts/promotions are subject to change without notice.
Learn more at http://www.anneswi.com or 518-584-9807.
Discount: $50.00 off stay with the code: ůůֱ²¥2021
Learn more at https://www.bluebirdhotels.com/hotels/spa-city or 518-306-4063.
Stylish and modern, The Spa City Motor Lodge offers a fresh take on a vintage motor lodge that the hotel calls home. Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, Spa City Motor Lodge is just steps from the best food and drink in town. Alumni, parents, and visiting families can get 15% off rack rate throughout the year! (Discount not available during special events and other select dates.)
Learn more at http://www.brunswickbb.com/ or 518-584-6751. 10% off room rate.
Full breakfast included. Parent of current students: in addition to your discount, son/daughter is welcome to join you for breakfast free of charge.
Learn more at http://www.comfortinn.com/ or 518-587-6244.
5% off best available rate. Full breakfast at no charge. Ask for ůůֱ²¥ discount. Excludes Graduation and Parent's Weekend.
Learn more at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/albss-courtyard-saratoga-springs/ or 518-226-0538.
Parents and alumni get 10% off rack rate. Parents and alumni should contact the hotel directly and identify themselves as such when calling to ensure they will receive the rate. Not available on Celebration Weekend, Graduation Weekend or Reunion Weekend.
Learn more by calling (518) 587-1500, and selecting option 0. Ask for the ůůֱ²¥ Visitors Rate to receive a 8% off discounted rate. You can also access the ůůֱ²¥ Visitors Rate when you book online at (https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/gi/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=ALBSSGI&corporateCode=3078785&from=lnrlink)
Discounted rates are subject to availability and may not be available during special events and the Saratoga Race track season.
Learn more at www.saratogahi.com
Discounted rates starting at 15% off our best flexible rate are available using this link: ůůֱ²¥ College Booking Link or by calling the hotel directly and asking for the ůůֱ²¥ College corporate rate. Subject to availability. For sports and other groups of 10 or more rooms, please contact Julie Tierney in the hotel’s sales office at (518) 584-4550, ext 287.
Learn more at www.Saratoga.HomewoodSuites.com
Guests may request the rate by calling (518) 580-1500 and request the ůůֱ²¥ rate 10% off best available rate. Blackout dates may apply. Guest can earn Hilton Honor points if they are members, if you are not we are happy to enroll you in this complimentary benefit. Here at the award winning Homewood Suites by Hilton Saratoga our guests enjoy complimentary breakfast seven days a week and complimentary evening social every Wednesday from 5PM - 7PM.
View Rates Online or call 518-584-2350.
Rate for ůůֱ²¥ Parents and Alumni would be eligible for ůůֱ²¥ Visitor Rate which would be 15% off our retail rates. Our property is Saratoga's newest boutique hotel within minutes from ůůֱ²¥ and Saratoga's many places to visit. Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Complimentary Shuttle, Spacious and Relaxing Guestrooms, Outdoor Pool, and Beer & Wine Lounge - join us while in Saratoga on your visit! This discount is subject to availability.
Learn more at http://www.hyattplacesaratogamalta.com/ or 518-885-1109.
Offering a year-round 15% discount off regularly posted rates available using this link: Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta booking link
Learn more at https://saratogafarmstead.com/ or 518-587-2074 for details and to make a reservation.
Located at 534 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY, 518-584-4000; walking distance to the ůůֱ²¥ campus.
Request the ůůֱ²¥ Visitor rate and receive a % off the best available rate. Subject to availability and blackout dates apply. Located in the heart of Saratoga right on Broadway walking distance to all area restaurants and shops. Newly renovated guest rooms and public space with complimentary Wi-Fi in our rooms; 534 Bistro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Learn more at www.skidmore.edu/surrey or 518-580-8270
ůůֱ²¥ alumni, parents and prospective students are eligible for a percentage (%) off the best available rate. When making the reservation online, enter SKIDALUM in the Special Rates field.