Student Announce December 10, 2024

Join us on Wednesday, December 11th at The Nook! This is a FREE EVENT with delicious Hot Chocolate and Holiday Cookies for you to decorate! We'll see you there! 6pm - 8pm

If you are planning to leave your vehicle on campus during the winter break, please park it in lot #18, the first tier located near Pioneer Stadium.

Registration Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to the following student who won our Thanksgiving early registration raffle for up to $1000 towards their books at the Campus Book Store:

• C. Bane

Thank you for all who have registered for your January classes. If you have not yet registered, please meet with your advisor, and get your pin number to register on BannerWeb!

Students – 

Take advantage of Under Armour’s discount code if you are looking to purchase items for the holiday season.

Thanks for being a part of the Under Armour Family.  

** Please note: Single use code and offer Expires 12/31/24.

Interested in a paid summer job? Orientation Leader applications are now available via Pioneer Link OR for pick up in the Office of Student Engagement, SLC 204. The application deadline is January 30, 2025.

Spend the summer developing your leadership skills, building your resume, and making connections. On top of this being a paid position, you will receive free on-campus summer housing and participate in team bonding excursions on and off campus.

Orientation Leaders are responsible for the successful preparation of students and parents for each new student’s academic career at Alfred State. You will be expected to provide effective guidance to new students and parents, as well as overall support to help make each Orientation program a success. 

Please reach out to bumpce@alfredstate.edu with any questions regarding the position or application process. Please see the link to apply electronically, https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/StudentEngagement/documents/view/2405227

This month we're focusing on helping others! Please take the time to complete the QPR training to help friends, family, and others affected by mental health issues. 

Use Organization Code: SUNY

Email your completion certificate to winantm@alfredstate.edu!

https://www.qprtraining.com/setup.php

Don't forget to spend your Student Dining Dollars! These do NOT carry over to the next semester! 

Take a look through Health & Wellness' monthly newsletter to gain some valuable insight!

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Apply for Winter Break Housing!

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, for the Winter Break. The Residence halls will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Friday, December 13, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, December 14.  If you are requesting to stay due to your bus being Sunday, December 15th, please be aware that you may have to relocate to break housing for the night. 

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)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

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

Please note, that this form will close on Tuesday, December 10th.

Is there someone on campus who goes above and beyond, not just meeting expectations but consistently setting the standard for excellence? Here's your chance to recognize and celebrate their outstanding contributions! Nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Submit names and a brief statement of support by electronic form. Contact C.J. Rahr at 3541 for more information.

Criteria 2024-2025

• Nominees for the award should be individuals who have repeatedly sought self-improvement, campus improvement, and ultimately, the State University’s excellence.
• They should serve as professional role models for the University system in pursuing excellence.
• Candidates must have completed three full-time academic years at the nominating campus within the past five years.
• They must be present on campus and serving in full-time professional service capacities, with over 50% of their assignment in non-teaching services.
• Promotion within the same department doesn’t prevent nomination.

Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by January 6, 2025.

Winter Break Transportation: 

Students going home for Winter Break? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Winter break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St on the following dates and times:

Thursday, December 12 at 2:45 p.m.

Friday, December 13 at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, December 15 at 7:45 a.m.

To Alfred, NY 

Friday, January 17, 2025 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Sunday, January 19, 2025 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Saturday, December 14 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Friday, January 17 at 5pm

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport. 

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

If you have any library materials checked out, please return them before leaving campus to avoid replacement costs.  

Winter Aid Application Available!

Winter course registration is now available! Register for courses and complete the Winter Aid Application. if you are interested in using financial aid. Your eligibility information will be sent to your ASC email after your application is reviewed.