Student Announce December 9, 2025

Calling all first-year students from New York City. Come have a pizza with your admissions counselor on Tuesday December 9th in SLC room 408 from 12 PM to 2PM. Please register here https://admissions.alfredstate.edu/register/nycpizzalunch25. This lunch will give you all a space to catch up with each other during this time in finals week as well as for me to catch up with you. I hope to see you there. 

- Christian Gonzalez-Conde, NYC Admissions Counselor

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

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.

Registration for Winter Session begins on November 17th!  Get registered for your favorite course early!
Check out www.alfredstate.edu/winter for winter information and the course list.

Questions regarding Winter Session can be directed towards extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu

Winter Break Transportation Options

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: 

Friday, December 12 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 pm and 2:45 pm

Sunday, December 14 departing from West University at 7:45 am

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

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Tuesday, December 9 at 6 am

Depart Alfred Saturday, December 13 at 6 am

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 two weeks in advance. 

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.

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. 

The last Shopping Trip for the semester will be December 7th.

The last Campus Shuttle Run is on December 12th (Last day of classes).

January 18th shuttles return to their regular schedule, including a shopping trip on this day.

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.

All students are encouraged to review and Update their Personal Information on a regular basis.  You can update items such as your address, phone number, preferred first name, and personal pronouns.

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze for sale. 

Open for sealed bids: Rebuilt and road-ready vehicle from Alfred State College’s Automotive Wreck-Rebuild Program sponsored by The Educational Foundation of Alfred. 

Minimum bid starts at $6,000

• 2017 Black Chevy Cruze LS Sedan
• 83,000 miles
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained
• 1.4L engine with a 6-speed manual transmission
• Rebuilt/Salvage NY Title
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use.

Vehicle highlights: power windows/locks, cruise control, MyLink Bluetooth audio system.  New battery, new brake pads and rotors, 2 sets of rims and tires (15” steel and 16” aluminum).  This car drives, feels, and looks like a new vehicle with a much lower price tag! Restoration done right-no hidden issues.

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until December 10th, 2025, before 12:00 pm (noon) to:

Alfred State College 

Zero Energy Home 

School of Applied Technology 

2530 River Road Wellsville, NY 14895 

Attn: Jennifer Graves

Questions, inquiries, or to schedule a viewing can be directed to Sarah Moline 607-587-3104.

Wellsville Hog Wild Committee is accepting design submissions for its 2026 logo. This Logo is used on campus event posters and commemorative memorabilia. 

Requirements:  

• Include Year 2026
• Black & White
• No shading
• Hand-drawn or digital designs accepted
• Email files or clear photos
• Promote and abide by ASC community standards
• The committee will select the logo
• Email logo files to DanielNL@alfredstate.edu
• Includes multiple Wellsville majors: Automotive, Autobody, Building Construction, Culinary & Baking, CNC Machine Tool, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment. Operators, HVAC, Masonry, Motorsports, Truck & Diesel, Welding
• Note: Pieces suspected of using AI-generated content will not be considered.

College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award 

Do you know a member of our campus community (faculty, staff, or student) that is having a big impact on our culture of care and championing community service? If so, please nominate them for the College Council's Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award! 

• Who: Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member. Nominations for faculty/staff should be for civic engagement service within the past two years and no self-nominations are permitted.
• Description: College Council recognizes members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Reviewers assess nominations based on 5 primary categories (leadership, teamwork, partnership, impact, and innovation).
• How to Nominate: Use the online application (link here) to find further instructions and to upload and submit your nomination letter(s).
• Recognition: College Council selects up to 2 faculty/staff and unlimited # of deserving student awardees. Student awardees are recognized at Honors Convocation while faculty/staff awardees are recognized at the Reward & Recognition Luncheon.
• Due Date: January 16th for nominations

This is a great way to recognize members of our campus that are hard at work fostering a caring community! Whether it is a student who is always taking initiative and enhancing team dynamics or a faculty or staff member who is leading the way with partnerships and innovation that enhance our civic impact, help us recognize and celebrate all the ways our community members are showing up and making a difference by nominating folks you feel exemplify the spirit of this award. 

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