Student Announce April 19, 2024

Whiskers & Wags Pop Up Clinic

Join the senior Vet Tech students as we provide our services to the community. All proceeds go to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 12-4 pm

The pop up will be held at the Alfred State Vet Tech Center

Address: 199 N Main St. Alfred, NY 14802

To schedule an appointment, call the Hornell Humane Society (607) 324-1270

Services being provided include:

• Rabies vaccine: $15
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• Canine Distemper (DHPP) vaccine: $10
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• Feline Distemper (FVRCP) vaccine: $10
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• Nail trim: $10
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• Microchip: $20
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• Bundle (Distemper, microchip, nail trim): $30.

Disclaimers:

• Only providing services to cats and dogs.
• Please have your furry friends on a leash or in a carrier.
• This is a student run event, so we are unable to diagnose, treat, or prescribe during these appointments.
• Well-mannered and friendly pets welcome.
• Act fast limited spots available! Must book ahead, no walk-ins.

Parking Lot 4 (10 Elm) will be closing at 4pm on Friday, April 19th for Hot Dog Day festivities on the 20th. Students and visitors that are required to move their vehicles may park in any other parking lots that are not closed down for events on campus throughout the weekend. All students must be back in the appropriate residential student parking lots by 8pm on Sunday, April 21st. If you remain in Commuter or Faculty and Staff parking after 8pm on the 21st you may receive a parking summons. 

Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots, or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owner’s expense.

Please spread the word to your fellow classmates and continue to monitor your daily announcements, as there will be many parking lot closures throughout the academic year.

Attention May graduates.  In accordance with SUNY policy, if you have any financial obligations with Alfred State or have not returned all equipment or supplies borrowed from the college, such as library books, athletic equipment, etc., your diploma will be held until you pay your balance or return the borrowed equipment/supplies. Please view and pay your hold(s) as soon as possible to ensure your diploma is issued timely and you receive recognition of your important academic achievements. If you have questions regarding your hold(s), contact the appropriate office as indicated on the “hold screen”.

The new FAFSA is ready - with less questions than ever!  Students that file the FAFSA by April 30 have a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or a $250 book voucher! 

1. Visit StudentAid.gov 

2. Apply for Aid

3. Complete FAFSA form

Alfred State’s school code: 002854

The Student Records and Financial Services Office is here to help!  Students can stop by our office in the Agriculture Science Building, call us at 607-587-4253 (toll free 1-800-4-ALFRED), or email us at sfs@alfredstate.edu.

NYS Bus Trip sponsored by Student Senate. 

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the campus store. Seating is limited so pick yours up fast.

The bus will pick students up from the SLC parking lot at 5:00am and arrive at the New York Public Library at approximately 10:45am.

The bus will leave from the New York Public Library at 8:00pm and arrive back to Alfred at approximately 1:45am. 

Students interested in going must purchase their ticket by Wednesday, April 24th. Be aware that all students attending must provide their own funds to purchase food and other desires during their trip. 

For any and all questions please e-mail studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

Do you have a parking ticket? Or want to donate to the campus food pantry? Bring 9-12 good condition, non-expired, canned food items to SLC Criminal Justice Suite 411 during office hours (hours posted on our door), or the Student Senate Suite 304. One ticket forgiveness per participant. Partnership with Civic Engagement, Student Senate, and University Police.  

In celebration of Earth Day, the Center for Civic Leadership is hosting a series of events throughout the day on Monday, April 22nd in the SLC Small Events Space.

• 12:30-1:30pm – Viewing The True Cost, a documentary exploring both the human and environmental cost of clothing.
• 2-3:30pm – Viewing live stream of Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories. This webinar will feature some of the international Fellows in Cornell University’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, providing insights into challenges they face in their home countries as they relate to climate change and the choices and actions they are making in response to the global climate crisis. 
• 5-6pm - Celebrating campus makers who have assembled outfits for our first ever Trashion fashion showcase. Those who create for the event are constructing items out of 90% post-consumer materials. From upcycled garments to cardboard creations we are looking forward to seeing what people have created in the spirit of sustainability as we foster awareness around consumer waste. 

Light refreshments, Earth Day / Environmental resources, and crafting opportunities will be available throughout the day’s events. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) 

Esports will be hosting Open Hours in SLC 319 starting Friday, April 5, and ending on Sunday, May 5. Feel free to stop by the room to play some of the games we have on the computers or play your own!

Open Hours will be as follows: 
Fridays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sundays: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We hope to see you there!

The Alfred Student Storage Van is on campus daily picking up student’s belongings for summer storage. 

Students needing storage can sign up at AlfredStudentStorage.com or call 607-324-2825. 

Gender Inclusive Housing Application is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Gender Inclusive Housing is a housing option that allows individuals who are not the same gender, who may identify outside of the gender binary (male or female), who may be questioning aspects of their sexuality/gender or who may be in the process (or completed) a gender transition to live in an environment that is safe and supportive.

Please log into your my.alfredstate.edu account

Select "Housing" 

Under forms locate the "Gender Inclusive Housing Application" 

Summer 2024 Break Housing Application Now Open!!!

Residence halls will close at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, for the Spring Break. The Residence halls will reopen for fall 2024 on August 22. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves Sunday, May 12 at 7:45 a.m. 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• International Student
• Athletic Commitment during the break (will be verified with Athletics)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Taking summer classes (will need to confirm with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "Housing," and then select the "Summer Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close at Noon on Monday, May 6. 

Prior to leaving for summer break please be sure to: 

• Remove all your belongings.
• Check out of your room with the RA staff.
• Sweep out the room (there should be a broom available in the staff office)
• Turn in your room key with the RA staff.

Your room will be inspected by a member of the Residential Life staff to ensure windows and blinds/ shades are closed and your room door is locked. Please notify your Resident Assistant of an approximate time you will be leaving campus. 

**Please be aware that there will be a cost of $50.00 per week to reside on campus over the summer**

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

Courses Approved as Acceptable for General Education Requirements

The following courses have been approved by the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) category effective fall 2023.

BIOL 3403 - Essentials of Pathopharmacology

Want to be apart of a fun, inclusive, and engaging club sport but don't want to play on a athletic team? Join the Alfred State Volleyball Club today!

From doing fun trainings, engaging games, and later this year a large scale tournament, we are always looking for new members! 

Contact Chandler Kemp at Kempcs@alfredstate.edu for more information! 

Fall 2024 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin April 1, 2024 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 26.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 15, 2024. 

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button
9. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 

Please note individual room selection will close on August 1, 2024

Fall 2024 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 25, 2024 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 25 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 26, 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 27, 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 28 , 29 or less credit hours completed

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button

Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms.

Please note Individual Room Selection will close on August 1, 2024