Student Announce April 11, 2025

🎉 Attention Graduates: Do You Already Have a Job After Graduation? 🎉

We want to celebrate YOU and recognize your new employer! 🎓💼 Join us for our Employment Signing Day Dinner – a special, complimentary catered event to honor your incredible accomplishments as you step into the next chapter of your career.

Here’s what you need to know:
📅 When: April 23rd, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Small Events Space, Student Leadership Center (3rd Floor), Alfred Campus

This exciting event is inspired by college athletics' national signing day and is all about celebrating YOU and your new job! Employers will join us, bringing company swag, and sit with their new hires to enjoy the evening. 🏅

🔑 To Attend:

1. Email daciwva@alfredstate.edu with:
   • Your employer’s name
   • Your new position
   • Your hiring manager’s email contact
2. RSVP by April 18th at 4:30 PM (Space is limited, so RSVP ASAP!)

Check out last year’s event here for a sneak peek of the fun: 🎥 Event Video

Let’s make this a night to remember and celebrate your hard work and success! ✨ We can't wait to see you there!

Parking lots 19, 20, 20a, 21, 22 and 3 will be closing at 4pm on Friday April 11th to accommodate parking for the Open House event on April 12th.  Please have your vehicle moved out of the lot prior to 4pm Friday.  You may move your vehicle back at the conclusion of the event on Saturday April 12th at approximately 4pm.  

GRADUATION PACKET PICK-UP!

Students can pick up their graduation packets beginning April 7th at the Alfred Campus Store or Wellsville Campus Store during regular business hours.

Students who wish to attend commencement but have not yet paid the commencement fee must pay $60 when collecting their graduation packet. Bachelor’s degree candidates will also need to purchase an academic hood from the Campus Store for an additional $30.

For online students or those not on campus this semester, please contact the Alfred Campus Store at 607-587-4020 to arrange for your graduation packet to be shipped (shipping fees apply).

🚀 Get Ready to Accelerate Your Career! 🚀

📅 Join Us for an Exclusive Networking Panel & Speed Networking Event! 🎤💼

🔗 Hosted by: Career Development Center + Institutional Advancement +Civic Engagement 

This is your chance to meet industry professionals/Alumni, expand your professional network, and gain valuable career insights – all while competing for an amazing prize!

✨ What’s in store?
✔️ Panel Discussion: Hear from alumni industry professionals who will share their career journeys, tips, and advice.
✔️ Speed Networking: Meet one-on-one with panelists in rapid-fire, timed sessions.
✔️ Prizes: Awesome giveaway of a professional outfit worth up to $200 from Big Blue's Closet for the attendees that engage the most! 🎁

🎯 Who should attend?

• Students looking to make connections and advance their careers.
• Aspiring professionals ready to learn from industry professionals.
• Job seekers wanting to build their network in a fast-paced environment.

🗓️ Date: April 23rd
🕒 Time: 4:15p-6:00p
📍 Location: Student Leadership Center/Park Space 

🔗 RSVP Today! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and win prizes! 

Showmanship Day 2025 is here!  Starting at 9 am on Saturday, students will be showing off their hard work with their animals!  Dairy, beef, goats, and sheep have been clipped, washed, groomed, primped and pampered overall as they prepare to be shown. Students have been working at all hours and in all weather to be ready to show.  The Vet Tech club will be there with a concession stand as well. Come cheer on your favorite animal and enjoy the day!  

🦞 WIN A LOBSTER DINNER FOR TWO! 🦞
Because you deserve to feel fancy!

Tired of ramen nights?

We're raffling off a Lobster Dinner Experience that'll have you cracking shells like a pro and living your best bougie life.

🎟️ Enter the Raffle – It's Claw-some!
🦞 Includes A 1 1/2 lb. Whole Lobster, Steamed Clams, Corn on the Cob, Kielbasa, Salt Potatoes, Cucumber/Watermelon/Feta Salad and Blueberry & Cream Angel Food Cake!
💅 Comes with bragging rights and seafood-induced happiness!

🗓️ Deadline to enter: April 24th, 2025
📍 Winner announcement will be via email so be sure to stay on the lookout!

Don’t be shellfish—tell your friends. But also... maybe don’t. Better odds for you. 😉

Alfred State College's STARK club will be hosting a Renaissance Faire event in collaboration with multiple clubs and organizations around campus, including but not limited to; CAB, Animation, Fencing, and Drama Club.

We will be holding the event up at the Alfred State Farm from 11am-7pm on Saturday May 3rd. Additional information about the event may be found HERE. There will be games, activities, vendors, and more!

STARK is also looking for clubs and organizations who would like to set up their own activities, games, entertainment, etc. If you are part of an organization or club and would like to get involved please email us at stark@alfredstate.edu or email our club president directly at giertzdj@alfredstate.edu.

The residence halls close Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, so all students will need to be out of the residence halls at that time.  If you need to stay past the closing time, please email your Resident Director or Area Coordinator with the reason you need to stay to request approval to stay late. 

Need to stay for Summer? 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls after that time. All others may be charged with trespassing.

There is a $50 charge per week for summer housing. Payments must be paid within 30 days of your bill, any remaining amount at the end of the summer will be placed onto your student account in the form of a hold. Additional information on acceptable payment methods and payment locations will be provided to those approved for summer break housing. 

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, homeless, etc.)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Have an athletic commitment (with Athletics approval)
• International Student
• Taking summer classes (will be confirmed with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply for break housing, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access eRezLife, log into your my.alfredstatet.edu and select the "Choose Housing and Meal Plan" option.

Please note that the application closes at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 5th. 

Summer Closing Transportation: 

Students going home for the Summer? 

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

To New York City: 

Friday, May 9th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, May 11th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

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, May 10th at 6am and Sunday, May 11th at 6am

Requests for Airport Shuttle to the Rochester Airport must be submitted via the Online travel request form for rides up to the Rochester Airport.

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

Finals season can be stressful, but you don’t have to go it alone! In this episode, Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall sits down with the Coordinator of Wellness Education, Mallory Winant, to learn about practical tips for managing stress and discuss strategies to help you perform your best. Whether you’re cramming or feeling overwhelmed, these insights will help you stay calm, focused, and ready to succeed.

Available on: https://youtu.be/6PV0aS3dh18?si=VVY7XB9iv99oQCpC

Tune in and get the tools you need to finish the semester strong!

On behalf of the Office of Student Engagement, we are excited to host our annual Spring Carnival to celebrate the end of the semester and the tradition of Hot Dog Day on Saturday, April 26 from 1-5 p.m. in parking lot #3. 

ALL are welcome, students, staff, faculty, & family please come out to enjoy the sunshine! 

There will be food trucks, prizes, amusement rides, performances by a DJ & our campus Rock Band, & much more! 

We have limited slots so please sign up mindfully. Click the link below to secure your slot.

Benefits include:

Virtual therapy

Care anywhere

Care continuation

Diverse providers

Flexible hours

24/7 access

https://hub.mantrahealth.com/login?utm_content=37&to=%2F%3Futm_content%3D37

There will be temporary traffic disruptions on Monday, 4/14, and Tuesday, 4/15, on Lower College Drive near AgSci to allow for a crane to be mobilized to the site. A flagger will be present these two days to route traffic through one open lane. Drivers on this section of the loop road may encounter short delays. Thank you for your understanding. 

Starting next week, April 14th, the commencement of a construction project at TA Parish Hall (Health and Wellness) will necessitate the closure of Parking Lot 15.

Throughout the remainder of the semester, temporary Faculty/Staff signs will be placed in Lot 13 (Commuter Lot), adjacent to TA Parish Hall, to accommodate a limited number of 10 spaces.

It is imperative to remind everyone that the parking regulations stipulate that individuals possessing a Commuter hangtag are authorized to park in any lot designated as either Student or Commuter.

Sign your furry friend up for the Hot Dog Day Dog Race on Saturday, April 26th, 10:30 AM on the Brick Lawn! 

• Dogs MUST be friendly with other dogs and people 
• Dogs MUST be fully up to date on vaccinations and shots 
• Dogs must be on a leash when not racing 
• Dogs must have a collar with forms of identification 
• Dogs are allowed to wear costumes

If your dog does not win, please don't leave! All dogs who run get a small prize at the end! 

*** Please note that applying does not automatically mean your dog is racing; you will receive a confirmation email confirming your registration. If not enough dogs apply for each size category, we will eliminate that category for the safety of the other participants*** 

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email Kai Simkins at KAS20@alfred.edu or text at (716) 800-9038
Sign Up here, HDD 2025 Dog Race Sign Ups

The Vet Tech Club is hosting their spring dog wash on Sunday April 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held in the HOPR of the SLC. This is a basic wash, NO grooming (dematting, detangling, clipping, etc) is available. Open to students and faculty of Alfred State as well as members of the community. Well behaved dogs only! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccinations. 

Basic dog wash $10

Ear cleaning $5

Nail trim $5

Package (wash, ears, nails) $15

Please email Brielle Kernan at kernanbi1@alfredstate.edu for an appointment. Walk ins available as space allows.

Proceeds from the dog wash support club activities, including donations to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The Center for Civic Leadership is partnering with Union University to revive a commUNITY potluck initiative.  This secular event welcomes all as we build commUNITY by engaging in conversation and sharing foods that evoke a feeling of home. Come help us celebrate our final potluck for the semester!

• Location: Union University Center (located on the corner of Main street and Church Street - side entrance on Church St.)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, April 16th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here –  RSVP is appreciated but it is not required. So, even if you want to pop down to join us last minute to help foster community, you are welcome! 

“Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.

Help us further celebrate sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery 

The Office of Residential Services has opened guest pre-registration for those Alfred State students who live on campus that would like to have off-campus guests during Hot Dog Day Weekend.  Although pre-registration is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged so you can skip the long wait of registering your guest with a staff member.

Students may only have one on-campus or off-campus at a time during Hot Dog weekend. Your guest should also be over the age of 17, otherwise they will not be permitted to stay in the residence hall. 

Pre-registration will run until Friday, April 18th.  Final approvals will be made on Tuesday, April 22nd. 

Pre-register your guest here

We look forward to a fun and safe Hot Dog Day weekend! Please keep an eye out for another email regarding more information. 

Fall 2025 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 31, 2025 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 25.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 14, 2025. 

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, 2025

2025-2026 Individual Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students

Fall 2025 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2025 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 27- 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, 2025