Student Announce October 30, 2025

Registration for Spring 2026 begins on November 17th! Set up a meeting with your academic advisor for the two weeks before to create your course schedule. Helpful guides and step-by-step videos can be found on the My Academics SharePoint through the ASC Portal under How-To-Guides. Check out the 'How to Register for Classes Video Guide', 'Registration Guide for BannerWeb' and 'Spring 2026_Student Course Registration_Step-by-Step'. 

Important Dates to Remember:

11/03 - 11/14: Meet with your advisor to plan your schedule and get your PIN & registration day/time

11/17: Registration opens for Spring 2026 and Winter 2025

1/16: Final Registration Day for Soring 2026

1/20: First day of classes

Follow this link: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics --> How-To-Guides

Join us on Thursday, November 6 for Alfred State’s annual Day of Giving, a campus-wide celebration of Pioneer pride, spirit, and generosity!

Alfred Campus - Student Leadership Center (SLC)

Stop by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for:

• Club & organization-run activities
• Free popcorn and cotton candy
• Photo booth fun with your friends
• Giant Jenga, checkers, and cornhole
• Sign our Donor Thank-You Board to show appreciation for the alumni and friends who make scholarships, campus upgrades, and student opportunities possible!

Keep the celebration going:

• 3 p.m. – “Score to Win!” at the Bookstore! Kick a soccer ball, earn discounts, and win prizes!
• 4-7 p.m. – Open Rock Wall (SLC 3rd Floor)
• 5 p.m. – Open Rock Band Practice (SLC HOPR, 1st Floor)

Wellsville Campus

You’re part of the celebration too! 
Look for the Trivia Trike in the dining area at lunchtime - play trivia and win gift cards!
Don’t forget to sign the Donor Thank-You Board there to share your appreciation for Alfred State supporters.

Let’s celebrate what makes Alfred State amazing - our community, our pride, and our giving spirit!

Student clubs and organizations interested in hosting a table or activity can contact Sandra Burdick in Institutional Advancement at Burdicsl@alfredstate.edu for details.

#PioneerPride #DayOfGiving

Parking lots 20 and 20A (by the Pioneer Stadium) will be closed beginning at 4pm Friday October 31st. Students that are being required to move their vehicles may park in any open STUDENT lot between 4pm on October 31st and the conclusion of the football game & tailgating festivities. Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots, or re-enter after the closing time are subject to a parking summons. All student vehicles should be back into the appropriate student parking prior to 7am on Monday November 3rd. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. 

Please continue to monitor your daily announces, as there will be a large-scale closure on November 7th as well.

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 8, 2025 in the classroom at the farm. Pick a class time – either 1 pm or 2 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 7 at 4pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Walk-ins may be available as space permits. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Some yoga mats are available or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Suggested to bring water and a towel. 

Register at https://forms.gle/HS1tpfRmUzhBW84R9 or contact Prof. Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu for further information. 

The Student Leadership Center is seeking 3–5 pieces of graphic artwork to display in the Barbershop! This is a great opportunity for Alfred State College students to showcase their creativity and help shape the look and feel of this vibrant campus space.

Details:

• Eligibility: Open to current Alfred State College students only
• Medium: Digital or graphic artwork (illustration, design, photography, etc.)
• Format: Must be suitable for printing at 24” x 36”
• Theme: Open to interpretation—works that reflect community, identity, and self-expression are encouraged
• Awards: Each selected artist will receive a $50 gift card, and their name will be displayed alongside their work
• Deadline: Monday, November 3rd
• How to Submit: Send your artwork (or a preview image) and a short description to weissmm@alfredstate.edu
• Note: Pieces suspected of using AI-generated content will not be considered.
   

Do you belong to a club or organization actively involved in making a difference in the larger community? Are you solving problems, taking on opportunities, and using your passion and skills to help others? This could take the form of volunteerism, community service trips, public awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, advocacy, and education.

If so, we invite you to view our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit a Leadership Suite proposal. Leadership Suites are designed to celebrate our clubs and organizations leading the way with civic action and help broaden visibility to get others involved in community-minded causes and initiatives locally, regionally, and/or globally.  

Generally, there are 2-5 suites up for review each semester. Suite applications must be submitted by November 30th, 2025, to be considered for Spring 2026.

Interested but have questions, please reach out to civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.

It is time to think about decorating for the Holidays! Order a beautiful red poinsettia to support Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) - the EOP Honor Society. They will be available in two sizes this year - small 4 inch ($10) and the traditional 6 inch ($15). For outdoor decorating, consider a deluxe wreath ($35) with your choice of red or burgundy ribbon!!! This fundraiser will cover the Induction packets for our Spring 2026 Inductees! The sale runs from Monday, November 3rd through Monday, November 17th. Pick up or arranged delivery will take place starting Tuesday, December 2nd. There will be links for both poinsettias and wreaths starting on November 3rd, so make sure to check Announcements next week! Look for an XAE table in the SLC over the lunch hour a few days each of the weeks of the sale for in person orders by cash or check. Questions? Contact Lynn Hayes at 607-587-4128 or at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu or find me in the EOP Lab SDC 252. 

Transportation Options 

Megabus provides transportation to and from New York and Alfred every Friday and Sunday. For more information and to book tickets please visit Megabus. 

Thanksgiving Break Transportation

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

To New York City: 

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. 

To Alfred, NY 

Sunday, November 30, 2025 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

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

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, November 30, 2025 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

Please join us for the Microsoft Copilot Roadshow taking place on our campus in SET 215 Harris Hall, November 4, 2025!  This is an interactive workshop that will showcase how Copilot Chat and Agents can support, enhance, and streamline many aspects of higher education.  

Three sessions are being offered.  The third session is designed specifically for Students.  Please don't miss this great opportunity!  Cider and donuts will be available for your enjoyment! 

For more information and to REGISTER for the Student Session, click on the link:

https://cpd.suny.edu/copilot-roadshow-2025/

We hope to see you there!  

Did you know you can build on your AOS Trade Specific Degree to earn a Bachelor's Degree?

A 2+2 Information Session for AOS students in the School of Applied Technology will take place on Wednesday, 11/5/2025 @ 2:30pm in the PSU 1st floor in Wellsville, NY. 

Faculty from Alfred for these bachelor completion programs will overview the majors, required classes, and how to get started. 

The application for our Alternative Spring Break trip is now open! 

Fall is here and before you know it, Spring will be at our doorstep and we are looking for the next group of pioneers to participate in our Service-Learning trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you love giving back to communities in need and soaking up some sunshine when the snow just won’t let go, our spring break service trip could be perfect for you! 

We will once again be traveling to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to work with Habitat for Humanity during our 2025 spring break (March 7th-March 14th). We have two staff leaders ready to take another group of students to engage in meaningful service this spring! If you are interested in learning more or wish to be considered for the trip, we invite you to visit our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit your application.  

Not sure if this trip is for you, please help us spread the word to others regarding this wonderful opportunity to take part in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge event so we can send a rock-star group of Alfred State Pioneers to support some community well-being down south!

We have limited spaces available and will be finalizing our cohort for spring by December 5th! Should you have any questions, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu)

Free popcorn in the PSU on Wellsville's campus for the duration of the semester, starting during lunch hours. Feel free to stop in!