Great Dane 101
When was UAlbany established?
1844
Where can you see all the classes for a semester listed?
UAlbany Schedule of Classes
Where is the Honors Office located?
Catskill 113
How many libraries does UAlbany have? What are their names?
1. The University Library (or the main library)
2. The Science Library
3. The Dewey Graduate Library (UAlbany Downtown Campus)
The goddess depicted on UAlbany’s official seal originated from which country?
Ancient Rome
UAlbany’s official seal features Minerva, the goddess of wisdom.
What is the universal college response when someone asks, “Did you do the reading?
“There was reading?”
What should you check before registering for a class?
Prerequisites/restrictions, your degree requirements, (available seats).
You don't like your picture on your ID card and you want to change it. Where should you go?
The UAlbany ID Card Office, located at the backside of the AcaDamien's Bookstore.
What is the former name of the Parker Pond?
The Indian Pond
What campus traditions are considered good luck?
Rubbing the nose of the Damien (statue), throwing coins in the Small Fountain, walking on the same side of the poles
You came across a lovely study room on campus. Where can you reserve the study room from?
What's the first step for registering for Classes?
Meeting your Advisor and getting an AVN
There is a Game Hub on campus. Where is it? (not the E-Sports Arena)
ETEC basement
What was UAlbany originally called when it was founded?
The New York State Normal School
How many apartment complexes does UAlbany have?
Four.
1. Empire Commons
2. Liberty Terrace
3. Freedom
4. The Great Dane Apartments
What does ETEC stand for?
Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex
You are trying to register for a class, but an 'X' pops up on the portal. What might be the possible reasons?
If you get a red X – don’t panic! It either means there’s a class conflict, the class requires permission of instructor, you’re missing a pre-requisite, or all available seats that aren’t reserved filled up (it happens even during Priority Reg!).
Share some resource centers located in the Campus Center.
Multicultural Resource Center, Interfaith Center, Women's Resource Center, Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, Dean's Office, Student Association Office.
What was UAlbany's mascot before Damien?
Pedwin the Pedguin.
Damien, the University at Albany’s Great Dane mascot, was first adopted in 1965 when students chose the Great Dane to replace the school’s previous mascot, Pedwin the Pedguin
How many pillars do we have on campus?
1248
What are some important items for surviving a long day on campus?
Water, phone and/or laptop charger, headphones, food, snacks.
Walk us through the process of registering for classes.
1. Enter Your AVN
2. Sign into the MyUAlbany using your Net ID and password
3. On the left-hand side of the page under “Tools”, select “Registration” then “Enroll, Add, or Drop Classes”
4. Next, select “Spring 2027”, then “Add”
5. Enter the class number. Then, click “Enter.”
6. View the class in your cart.
Which library has a few important and distinguished offices located in it? What are the offices?
The Science Library is the home to the Office of Career and Professional Development as well the Office of International Education (Study Abroad).
Whether you are creating a podcast, designing a 3D model, editing video, or exploring new technologies, where should you go?
Creative Technologies Lab, The University Library
What's the weight of the Minerva statue in the Science Library?
15 pounds!