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There’s always something to do in Albany, whether it’s Thirsty Thursday at the Abbott or a kegger on Hudson Street—you’ll never run out of options for the night ahead. Although the bars in Albany used to be very popular, the cops have really cracked down on underage drinking. So unless you have decent fake IDs or are actually 21 years of age, don’t expect to be hanging around bars much. Clubs such as Valentine’s are popular for the older crowd, as they’re just as strict as the bars. For the younger student body, house parties are the most common and the most fun. From Greek life paint parties to small get-togethers at your friends' apartment, you’ll never see a house without crushed red cups and loud kids running around it.

If this type of nightlife doesn’t interest you, the University has Danes After Dark, a program that offers alternative activities such as billiards, foosball, and video games for the weekends. This is a way for students to mingle and socialize without the wild downtown scene.

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Nightlife at SUNY University at Albany

sunyalbany

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration '13

3.5

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Underage Nightlife

If you are under 21, you will not get into bars and house parties get boring fast. Join greek Life!!!

Mar 26, 2012

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mbailey729

Forensic Science and Technology '15

1.2

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Hazardous

on the weekends it is the most hazardous because a lot of students go partying and there is a lot of alcohol and drugs involved and fights as well as rowdy parties going on on the quad.

Mar 16, 2012

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kelty

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

4.2

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House Parties Rock

Every weekend there are parties in the campus' ballroom; no need to worry about music because the best DJ's are there to entertain you with the best songs on the hit list. If you would prefer to leave campus, buses run from and to campus every thirty minutes, or you can call the cab to go to the most awesome house parties house parties. The campus never sleeps; you will hear people outside till morning, especially on the weekends.

Jan 03, 2012

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Candle Lighting Ceremony

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Candle Lighting Ceremony The Candle Lighting Ceremony is on the first night of school for freshmen to meet and mingle. It's a truly beautiful sight, especially with the fireworks at the end.

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Rush Week

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Rush Week Rush Week is actually more than one week; it's a series of weekends with fun themed parties hosted by frats and sororities. This is a paint party—definitely one of the wildest ones they have.

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Kegs and Eggs

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Kegs and Eggs The Kegs and Eggs Riot (or just "Kegs and Eggs" as students like to call it) will forever be Albany's most infamous holiday of drunkenly devouring egg sandwiches and executing keg stands in the streets. It's an experience you'll definitely want to experience, and one you'll never forget.

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