Student Announce March 20, 2026

Student parking lots 3 (by SLC), 19, 20, 20A and 22 (near Pioneer Stadium/Orvis) and Faculty/Staff parking lots 3 (near SLC) & 21 (near Orvis) will be closed Friday March 20th beginning at 4pm through the completion of the Open House on Sunday afternoon. If you are traveling and leaving a vehicle on campus for the weekend please make sure that it is moved out of the closed lots before you leave. Students may park in any other open lots over the weekend, but must be back in the appropriate student parking before Monday morning at 7am. 

Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owners expense.

We’re excited to announce that an Alfred State alum—now a Manufacturing Supervisor at SpaceX—will be visiting campus on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 PM in SET 215!

About SpaceX:
SpaceX is a leading American aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002, the company is known for revolutionizing space technology through reusable rockets and ambitious projects like Starship and the Starlink satellite network. Its long‑term mission is to make human life multiplanetary. 

This visit is a great opportunity to:

• Hear firsthand what it's like to work at SpaceX
• Get insight into SpaceX recruitment and what they look for in candidates
• Ask questions and make a professional connection with someone who started exactly where you are

📅 Date: Friday, March 20
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: SET Building, Room 215

We hope to see you there!

📍 Park Space, Student Leadership Center (SLC)
🗓 Tuesday, March 24
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stop by our table to learn more about STAT – Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow!

✨ Be the connection between students and alumni
✨ Get involved in campus traditions
✨ Build leadership skills & boost your resume

PLUS… we’ll be handing out some cool FREE items 👀🎁

Swing by between classes, grab some swag, and see how you can get involved!

STAT – Where School Spirit Meets Opportunity.

Alfred State College is committed to continuously improving the student experience—from academics and support programs to campus facilities and beyond. Student feedback plays a vital role in identifying what is working well and where we can do better.

As part of this effort, Alfred State will participate in the 2026 SUNY Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS). On Sunday, March 22, you will receive an email from survey@suny.edu with a link to the survey.

This is an important opportunity to share your feedback about your experience at Alfred State. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential. Please contact Jennifer Dunne, Director OIRPE at dunnej@alfredstate.edu with any questions.

Student Athletes are collecting school supplies March 20 – April 10. Your contributions directly support young learners who need it most. Every backpack filled makes a meaningful difference! Donate backpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, glue, markers, colored pencils/crayons, and hand sanitizer/tissues.

Drop-Off Locations

• Orvis Room 250
• SET 3rd Floor Main Office
• SLC 2nd Floor Student Engagement Office
• EJ Brown 2nd Floor Business Dept. Office
• PHS 2nd Floor Dean’s Office
• CDH 1st Floor ACES Office
• SDC 2nd Floor Student Success Center

Questions? Contact Jen Enke at enklejz@alfredstate.edu.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Effort is Everything Workshop on Tuesday, March 24th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. “E is for EFFORT” is a phrase most of us have grown up hearing but what does that really mean? Join us for a workshop on the value of effort and the role it plays in helping students achieve academic success.

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

Are you graduating with an AOS degree and interested in a completion degree?  Did you know that you can enroll directly into a 4-year program?  Come check out the information session held on Monday, March 23 from 2:30-3:30pm in the Pioneer Student Union on the Wellsville Campus.  Learn how YOU can enroll in either the BBA, Tech Management or BTech Construction Supervision Programs.  Easy application.  No hassle.  No worries!

Students who plan to graduate this May from an associate degree or certificate program and wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate or associate degree program must complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form. This also applies to graduates interested in pursuing the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree programs.

Completed forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office as soon as possible. Please note that there is no application fee for students continuing from an associate degree or certificate into a corresponding program.

To help answer questions, Advising will host a table outside The Terrace from March 30–April 2, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Stop by for assistance or more information.

Fall semester registration begins April 6, so be sure to complete your form early and stay on track.

The updated SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form is available at:
👉 https://www.alfredstate.edu/stay-for-four

Fall 2026 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2026 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Tuesday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Wednesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Friday, 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. Click on the Choose Housing & Dining Plans on the Housing & Dining Services card under the Student Life
3. Return to "Housing Overview"
4. Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. Search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts depending on your preferences and room availability. "No Bed Available" will appear if there is not a room available for the preferences you set up.
6. Click the "Select" button to select your room of choice.
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room.
8. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Confirm reservation" to confirm your assignment. Click the "Browse Other Rooms" link to browse other rooms.

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, 2026

Health & Wellness Services has 3 5-week Group Therapy Sessions still looking for students beginning the first week in April. Each group is limited to 8 students, so first come first serve. 

Group Therapy Topics: 

• MINDFULNESS FOR COLLEGE LIFE - Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
  • Through guided meditations, gentle discussions, and practical mindfulness exercises, participants learn to reduce stress, increase focus, and build emotional resilience. This group offers a supportive space for connection, reflection, and self-care.
• MUSIC THERAPY
  • Music Therapy Group will use music to help reduce anxiety and depression, regulate mood, ease stress, and improve social skills and self-confidence.  All students are welcome, regardless of skill level or background.  
• PROBLEM-SOLVING
  • A structured, therapeutic group designed to help participants build practical skills for managing everyday challenges, stressors, and interpersonal difficulties. Through guided discussion, skill-building exercises, and real-life examples, members learn how to identify problems clearly, generate possible solutions, weigh pros and cons, and create actionable plans.

For more information or to join a group contact Health & Wellness at the following: 

📧 healthandwellness@alfredstate.edu

☎️ 607-587-4200

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. Become part of the Ergo Committee by attending the 1st meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the SDC Faculty Lounge (Rm. 242). 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  April 3, 2026

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  March 30, 2026

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.  Submit to Ergo@alfredstate.edu.

And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Fall 2025 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  Monday, April 13, 2026 in the Small Event Space within Student Leadership Center starting at 6 p.m.  Come and enjoy an hour of music, poetry, artwork, and tasty desserts from the Wellsville Baking Production & Management culinary students.