Student Announce December 1, 2025

The Who-folk are bustling! They're happy and humming! A magical, marvelous dinner is coming!

At your favorite spot, where the food is so grand, The Terrace is hosting the best in the land!

You'll gobble up slices of glorious Roast Beast, then grab Grinch Cookies for dessert, at the very least!

And if you get cold, we've got something so nice, a warm cup of Lou Lou Who's Cocoa—worth more than all price!

The date is set firmly! You must not delay! It's December the 3rd! Hurray! Hip-Hip-Hooray!

From the hour of 4:30 right up until 8 at the bell, come join in the feast and let your heart swell!

The Terrace! December 3rd! Come quick! Don't be late! It's the best Whoville dinner you'll find at A-State!

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Start Finals Prep Now Workshop on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Start Finals Prep Now will help prepare students for Final Exams. Students will learn the different stages of exam prep that includes before, during and after checklists, the study cycle, and mistakes to avoid in order to do their very best on Final Exams. In addition, students will learn strategies to address the causes of testing anxiety and leave with an individualized plan to overcome their own personal test taking anxieties.

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

Get $ for your books! Sell your books back and EARN CASH! Stop into the Alfred Campus Store December 1st - December 12th. 

*Watch your Alfred State inbox for emails from BNC Services about how to return rentals and if you qualify for Guaranteed Buyback.

*Student ID Required

Like me, are you a First-Generation student? At Alfred State, we define First-Gen as being the first (your siblings don't count) to attend College where neither of your parents completed an associate's degree (2-year) or higher.   

You have special access to an upcoming workshop as part of our new Pioneers Go First program.   On Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

Looking for scholarships? You don’t have to search — just match!

Alfred State students now have access to ScholarshipUniverse, a scholarship-matching tool that connects Pioneers to millions of dollars in verified external scholarships — all in one place.

✅ Log in with your Alfred State credentials
✅ Get automatically matched to scholarships you qualify for
✅ Answer quick questions to discover even more matches
✅ Track applications and deadlines in one place

The more questions you answer, the better your matches!

👉Start matching today: AlfredState.ScholarshipUniverse.com

Questions? Reach out to AlfredStateScholarships@alfredstate.edu for help.

Keep in mind: External scholarships can reduce your NYS Excelsior Scholarship (if applicable) unless the award is specifically designated for non-tuition expenses only for all recipients.

We search → Pioneers win.

The Department of Health is coming to the Alfred campus on the following Thursdays:

• December 4
• December 11

Get Tested, Get Protected

Take advantage of these free or low-cost services offered right here on campus:

• Pregnancy testing
• Gardasil vaccine (HPV)
• HIV testing
• STI testing and treatment
• Emergency contraception
• Free condoms

All services are 100% confidential.

Schedule Your Appointment

• Call: 585-628-9250
• Text: 585-808-7626

Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Monday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Stop by and get your relax on!!

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Tuesday, Dec 2 in the SLC small events space.   

Resolved: "Alfred State College should procure proprietary software tools to monitor and deter improper use of artificial intelligence in academic work."

Pizza will be served. We hope to see you there!

Housing Application!

New and Transfer Students can log into eRezLife to complete your housing application starting November 3, 2025! Please follow these instructions: 

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
3. All housing application forms are available under the Housing Overview tab. You will also have a recommended action to 'Apply for housing' that will take you to the housing overview.
4. Click the "Apply now" button beside the housing you wish to apply.
5. If you haven't completed your housing profile and profile questions, you may be required to complete both the housing profile and housing profile questions before proceeding to the housing application form.
6. Once you have completed the housing profile and profile questions, you will be re-directed to your homepage. You can then use the recommended action or the housing overview to reopen the application. Select your Residence building preference by choosing the building that you would most like to live from the list on the left. You can reorder or remove preferences in the box on the left. Click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to proceed.      
7. Complete all questions on the application form. Mandatory questions on the application are marked with a red asterisk mark ( * ). After completing your application form, click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to continue with your housing application process.
8. On the Confirm Application page, carefully review your application details and check off the three terms listed indicating that you understand and agree with all statements.

Create your RoomeeZ profile to find potential roommates! 

Once your application is complete follow these steps to create your RoomeeZ Profile

1. Turn on your profile under “My roommate profile”
2. Fill out the required fields on your roommate profile
3. Select which information you want shared with other students
4. Enter any social media and contact information you want to share

You are now complete and can search for a potential roommate with other students who have created a RoomeeZ profile! 

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin November 17, 2025! You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
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. 

As you get ready for Spring 2026 course registration and plan your academic internship, don’t forget to apply for the ASC Internship Stipend.

This stipend provides up to $1,500 to help cover living expenses, travel, transportation, or costs related to unpaid internship experiences. If financial barriers are making it difficult to pursue your internship, this is a great opportunity.

You can find the application on the ASC website under Program Internships → “Funding Your Internship" or click here ASC Internship Stipend Application – Fill out form

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5th

If you’re unsure whether you qualify or need help with the application, I’m here to support you. Stop by the Student Success Center and ask for Amanda Maynes or email maynesal@alfredstate.edu. 

We encourage you to take advantage of this resource and look forward to helping you strengthen your internship experience this upcoming semester!

Winter Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, for the Winter Break. The Residence halls will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Friday, December 12, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, December 13  If you are requesting to stay due to your bus being Sunday, December 14th, 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 Monday, December 8th.

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 2025-2026 academic year.

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

Criteria 2025-2026

• 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 5, 2026. Nominate a Colleague for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

Student Transportation Assistance Available

Need help getting to an appointment or event? We offer transportation support for the following:

1. Medical Appointments
2. Club or Organization Events
3. Transportation to a Transportation Hub (within 85 miles)

To request transportation, please complete the Transportation Request Form.
Important: Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of your travel date.

All requests are subject to review and will be approved or denied based on vehicle and driver availability.

The Fall 2025 Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

• Tuesday, September 9th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, September 23rd: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 14th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 28th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, November 11th: Class A Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, December 2nd: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points

Meetings will take place in a new location - Physical Health & Science Building (PHS) 107
Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

Club members may NOT represent more than one organization to receive their incentive points.

The Student Senate General Assembly (GA) provides the opportunity for all Students of Alfred State to discuss issues/concerns and hear updates in regard to all matters that affect campus life. These topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus Dining & Transportation

2. Academic & Technology Services

3. Student Engagement & Clubs/Organizations

4. Commuter Affairs & Campus Parking

5. University Police & Campus Safety

6. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance of more than 5 minutes will lose your organizations incentive points for that meeting.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.