Student Announce October 17, 2023

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Midterm Recovery Workshop on Thursday, October 19th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. If you are looking at your midterm grades and want to improve them, start with this workshop. Strategies and options will be discussed as to the best course of action to achieve your goals this semester. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Come join us for a spooktacular time at the CAL Club Haunted Trail!!

Where: Pick up will be at the Pioneer Center and you will be shuttled up to the college farm for a wagon ride up to the trail which is located behind the farm

When: October 30th and October 31st, with rain day of November 1st

Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM *last call will be at 9:15PM*

Prices: $10 for Single and $18 for couples

Your admission includes the trail and Cider and Doughnuts after the trail provided by Vet Tech Club and your shuttle rides to and from the Pioneer Center

Funds from this event will help us advocate for agriculture at future club events and activities

Any questions can be directed to Tara Sleeman-club advisor through email- sleemat@afredstate.edu

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting two in-person workshops this semester to help prepare students for Spring Registration and understanding their degree plan. 

Registration Readiness Workshop (New & First-Year Students) -- Tuesday, October 17th at 5pm, EJ Brown 109

It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy!

Understanding Your Degree Plan (All Students) -- Wednesday, October 18th at 5pm, EJ Brown 109

Get ready to take the lead in your education! In creating a degree plan you will have the ability to strategically plan courses to meet graduation requirements. Students will learn how to read and understand their degree requirements in Degree Works (the "Plans" tool in Degree Works). Now you will know exactly which courses are planned for each semester of their degree plan.

Finds these workshops and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Thanksgiving Break Transportation Options

Megabus:

Will depart from Alfred on:

              Tuesday, November 21 at 2:30 p.m. from Orvis

              Tuesday, November 21 at 2:45 p.m. from West University St.

Return to Alfred on:

              Sunday, November 26 at 10:15 a.m. from Port Authority Bus Terminal

Be sure to secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com/

Rochester Airport:

Will depart from Alfred on:

              Wednesday, November 22 at 6 a.m.

Return to Alfred on:

              Sunday, November 22 at 5 p.m.  

If you are requesting transportation to the Rochester International Airport please fill out the Online Travel Request Form

As a reminder the Residence Halls will close for Thanksgiving Break, Tuesday, November 21 at 10 p.m. If you are requesting to remain on campus for a portion, or duration of Thanksgiving Break please be sure to fill out the Break Housing Application in eRezLife.

Join us today at The Terrace from 4:30pm - 7:30pm to make your own ice cream sandwich! Chocolate and Vanilla, multiple choices and multiple toppings! Don't miss out!

The Shuttle will be available to transport students Wednesday, October 18th at 12pm from the Alfred State Campus Shuttle Stops for the Fall 2023 Career Fair at the Wellsville Campus. Shuttle rides will have return trips to the Alfred Campus at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm.

The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate is interested in your feedback!  Please take just a few moments to fill out the short anonymous survey linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/PGn6MzZPr4
Our committee is interested in gathering information about concerns that students have on campus; general or specific, urgent or not, all feedback is welcome! Your suggestions in the past have led to various improvements around campus in Student Life, so we are excited to keep advocating for you and your needs. All responses must be submitted by October 20th. 
Thank you for your time!
~ Nicole Davis, Chair of Student Life Committee

There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form!  The changes include expanded eligibility for federal student aid and a more streamlined application process.

As a result, the new FAFSA form will be available in December 2023, not in October.

What can students do now?

• Learn more about FAFSA Simplification.   
• Stay Informed.  Check your email and student portal regularly for updates.  We will notify you as soon as the new FAFSA form is available.
• NYS residents can review information on the TAP Grant and apply starting November 1, 2023.   

Please contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office with any questions regarding the launch of the 2024–25 FAFSA Form.