Student Announce October 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Tuesday, November 24, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 25.

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 "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Thursday, November 19.

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

Any students who are planning to graduate this December from either an associate (or certificate) program who wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate (or associate) degree program need to complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form.  

This includes any graduates who wish to pursue the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree!

This form should be submitted online by November 9 in order to sign-up for spring classes when course registration opens on November 16.  As a reminder, there is no application fee since students will be either associate degree (or certificate) recipients continuing in the corresponding program. 

The SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll form is available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/2-2-more

Student suggestions in the past have led to various improvements in the student experience around campus.  The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate is interested in your feedback.

Please take 10 minutes to fill out the survey linked here by October 30th 

Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/UyaVfRu4wN

Our committee is interested in gathering information about concerns that students have on campus; general or specific, urgent or not, all feedback is welcome! We are excited to keep advocating for you and your needs. 

Thank you for your time,  

The Student Life Committee 

Let’s talk money! Join Sister Circle TONIGHT, October 26th at 6 pm in SLC 401 (The Cultural Life Center) for the Finance Circle, a practical relaxed workshop designed to boost your financial knowledge and give you real tools for financial success. Hosted by the CLC this session will break down essential financial habits, budgeting tips, and smart money management. Come through, bring a friend, and take charge of your financial future! 

Are You Smarter Than a Gaslighter?

Featuring Marissa F. Cohen

🚩 Think you can spot the red flags?

Join us for Are You Smarter Than a Gaslighter?, a fun and interactive trivia and game show-style event featuring Marissa F. Cohen!

Put your knowledge to the test as you compete against fellow students for prizes while learning about healthy relationships, consent, gaslighting, toxic behaviors, and more!

Get ready for an evening of friendly competition, important conversations, and valuable takeaways. Don't miss out on your chance to learn something new and win some prizes!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: SLC Park Space

Questions? Contact Tyler Ribble at ribblet@alfredstate.edu.

Dig In… If You Dare! 🪱👻

Satisfy your monstrous sweet tooth with our Dirt & Worm Cups at TimberLineZ! Packed with rich chocolatey goodness, crunchy cookie “dirt,” and creepy-crawly gummy worms.

🗓 When: Friday, October 30th | Starting at 11:30 AM (Until Sold Out!)

💰 Price: Only $3 (+tax)

Don’t ghost us—grab yours before they wriggle away! 🎃✨

#SpookyTreats #DirtAndWormCups #TimberLineZ #HalloweenEats #CampusEats

Would you like the opportunity to become a Residential Services Staff member? 

Please use the link down below to fill out our interest application to get your name in our system. You will receive a follow-up email from the respective distributor regarding your initial application, and any follow-up steps that you'll have to complete. 

Residential Services Student Staff Interest Form

We appreciate you taking the time to explore joining the Alfred State Res Life team! If you have any questions, please reach out to the respective emails below. 

Resident Assistant: rlstaffselection@alfredstate.edu

Academic Peer Mentor: Amy Babcock, babcocam@alfredstate.edu

Residential Change Agent: Afua Boahene, boahena@alfredstate.edu

Residential Programmer: Sarah Francisco, francis@alfredstate.edu

Housing Assistant: Mary Chamberlain, chambemc@alfredstate.edu
 

Do you love getting scared by a horror flick? Or maybe you prefer sitting on the edge of your seat in suspense! Join Alfred State students and faculty in a discussion of horror movies, cinema, and monsters on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 PM in the Library Classroom for "Let's Talk: Scary Movies," a panel event. Panelists will share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences, and audience members will have a chance to ask and answer questions, too! Refreshments will be served!

Group fitness classes are a great way to promote good mental and physical health! Community matters so take the time early this week to join Boxing on Monday at 5:30 pm, Line Dancing on Tuesday at 5 pm, or REFIT cardio-dance fitness on Tuesday at 6 pm. All classes meet at the STUDIO in Shults Hall where all equipment is provided. All you need to do is bring a friend and show up! Questions - Contact Sarah Francisco francis@alfredstate.edu or Lynn Hayes hayeslc@alfredstate.edu 

Pioneers, get ready to celebrate! Thursday, November 5, is Alfred State’s Day of Giving, and we’re bringing the campus together for a day of fun, prizes, and Pioneer pride!

What is Day of Giving?

Day of Giving is a special 24-hour celebration that brings together alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters to give back to Alfred State. Their generosity helps support the students, programs, scholarships, and opportunities that make our college special.

Why does it matter to you? Because Day of Giving is all about investing in the future of Alfred State and the next generation of Pioneers, YOU! The support we receive helps strengthen our campus community and create opportunities for current and future students.

And the best part? You can join the celebration right here on campus!

📅 Day of Giving: Campus Events

🕚 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SLC Park Space

Stop by between classes for:

• 360° photo booth
• FREE cotton candy and popcorn
• FREE Alfred State T-shirts (while supplies last!)
• Turkey handcraft activity
• Big Blue coloring pages
• Cornhole and other inflatable games
• Thank-you board to share your appreciation with our donors
• Food Pantry Collection: Bring nonperishable food items to donate and help support fellow Pioneers in need!

🍽️ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wellsville Dining Hall

• Add your message to the thank-you board for our donors
• Play Traveling Trivia for a chance to win cash prizes!

🏀 3 - 5 p.m. | Campus Store, Throw to Win!

Think you’ve got game? Test your skills in this basketball-style challenge! You’ll get your best five throws, and the more shots you make, the more prizes you can win. The person who makes the most consecutive shots gets to choose a hoodie from the Campus Store or an Alfred Cup hoodie!

🧁 6 - 7:30 p.m. | SLC Park Space

Keep the celebration going with:

• Cupcake decorating to celebrate Day of Giving
• Bingo for prizes, hosted by CAB (Campus Activities Board)

💙 Be Part of Something Bigger

Day of Giving is a reminder that it takes a whole community to make Alfred State exceptional. Whether you're enjoying the activities, sharing your Pioneer pride, or thanking the people who support our college, you’re part of what makes this place special.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 5, and come celebrate with your fellow Pioneers!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛

Mid-term grades can be viewed in the my.AlfredState.edu student portal.

Click here to view your grades or follow this guide for step-by-step instructions.

Want to improve your grades? The Student Success Center can help—contact them today!

Alfred State is once again opening the doors to the SLC park-space and leadership suites for our wider community to bring their children for a trick-or-treat event and we invite you to be a collaborative partner!  

• Date - Friday, October, 30th
• Location - 3rd Floor of Alfred States Student Leadership Center
• Time- 5pm to 7pm

There are a few ways to be involved:

• Celebrate your campus affinities while engaging in this spirited community engagement event by signing your club/department/class up to have a table in the SLC to hand out "treats" to the community "treaters"
• Can't donate your time but want to help with supplies? Donate candy or Halloween-themed swag to be handed out by campus organizations on the night.
• Looking for something fun to do with your family, dress up and pilot those costumes with your children for a warm "trick-or-treat" experience in the SLC and help us spread the word to the wider community (we can even print a poster for you to put up where folks in wider community can see).
  • Student Unions is further supporting the event by screening a festive spooky-season classic (yet to be determined) as they have done in the past.

For sign up to support this event complete our community trick-or-treat table sign-up form (using your Alfred State credentials). If you have any questions, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

In celebration of Media Literacy Week and UNESCO's Global Media and Information Literacy Week theme "We all Play a Part - Media and Information Literacy for the people" Global and Civic Leadership would like to point our campus community to some opportunities to Unplug, Serve, and Stay informed.

Unplug

• Help us kickstart Media Literacy Week with some intentionality. Join Jonna Anne for a guided meditation and art project to calm the mind and engage the senses in some screen-free mindfulness as part of a new Art & Meditation series 
  • Date: October 26th 
  • Location: Oasis Room (SLC 4th Floor)
  • Time: 7:30PM

Serve

• Help Hinkle Library and Global and Civic Leadership unite with local and global partners to share books with meaning by contributing to our book drive beginning Media Literacy week and running throughout November
  • What: Donate a book (gently used or new) on the following requested topics from community partners:
    • Political history from 2000's - Present, Poetry, Feminism, Spirituality, Civil Rights and Human Rights (novels or history books) 
  • Where: Books can be dropped off at the Information Desk in Hinkle Library or at the Global and Civic Wellbeing office in SLC 416 (they can also be dropped off during November 5th Day of Giving at Civic Leadership Food and Book Drive donation table in SLC Parkspace
  • Who Benefits: Books collected will be shared first through Arkport Catholic Worker initiatives and other regional connections through their network. Remaining books will be donated to Better World Books, to support their mission to improve global literacy while maintaining strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

Stay Informed

• Hinkle Library Media Literacy Resource Guide - check out the resources that civic leadership and Hinkle Library have curated on this ever expanding Media Literacy and Voter Education Library Guide or the Generative Artificial Intelligence research guide.
  • Explore on your own or weave into classroom learning!