Student Announce February 17, 2025

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Understanding Time Management in College Workshop on Wednesday, February 19th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything in college, but knowing how to manage your time will help you stay focused and stay on track with your educational goals. This workshop will help you reflect on how you prioritize and learn time management. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Spring 2025 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Student organizations looking for funding must submit a completed Budget Request Packet by Friday, March 7th. Thorough instructions are on the first sheet—incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

📄 Access the packet here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/ssenate/documents/view/2419095

💰 Need help? Join our Budget Request Workshop on Wednesday, February 26th, from 4–7 PM in SLC 310 (Small Event Space) to get guidance and ensure your request is properly completed.

📩 Questions? Contact Tyler Ribble (ribblet@alfredstate.edu) or Shaniya Natt (nattsa@alfredstate.edu)

Each semester, the Student Records and Financial Services Office informs students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Please review the Annual FERPA Notification for more information. 

There will be no mail delivery on Monday, February 17 in honor of President's Day.

The mailroom will still be open for students to pick up their packages and mail. 

Invitation to Join Psi Beta (National Honor Society in Psychology)

Deadline:  Friday, February 28, 2025, to Request an Invitation

You have the opportunity to become a member of Psi Beta if you meet the criteria below.   Students become members of Psi Beta by registering through the Psi Beta chapter advisor on campus, Dr. Amanda Silva, Professor in Social & Behavioral Sciences.  If interested, please send an e-mail requesting an invitation into Psi Beta to Dr. Amanda Silva at SilvaAM@alfredstate.edu.  Dr. Silva will then confirm your eligibility, and you will receive an invitation code to allow you to register as a member on the PsiBeta.org website where you will enter registration information and an area to make a payment to pay a one-time, lifetime membership fee of $55. 

The membership eligibility requirements are as follows:

1. You have completed a college psychology course with a grade of B or higher.

2. You have completed at least 6 credits in psychology at Alfred State College.

3. You have completed 12 units of college coursework with a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher.

4. You have an interest in psychology.

5. You have good standing in the community.

6. You pay a $55 one-time, lifetime fee.

Benefits of Membership

• Members gain recognition for achieving the honor of membership. Among the entities that recognize Psi Beta membership: Psi Chi, APA, APS, psychology departments at colleges and universities, and employers.
• Verification of membership for references throughout the member’s lifetime. 
• Eligibility for national awards (e.g., the student research paper awards provide cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200 to three winning students). 
• Eligibility for these different annual awards: Building Bonds, Chapter Excellence, Chapter Community service, Individual Community Service, College Life Award, and Faculty Advisor. 
• Publication of membership and activities in the nationally distributed Psi Beta Newsletter.
• Opportunities for ethnic minority students to participate in the annual Diversity Project mentoring program during the annual conference of the American Psychological Association.
• Psi Beta offers the experience of operating a chapter and provides opportunities to acquire leadership skills, interact with faculty outside the classroom, learn more about the professional and educational choices available in psychology, meet outstanding professionals in psychology, participate in community service, meet peers with similar interests, and be involved with Psi Beta on the national level. 
• Psi Beta membership contributes to the member’s confidence and feelings of self-worth. 
• Psi Beta offers the opportunity to participate in national, regional, and local psychological association programs, including paper and poster presentations at professional conferences. 
• Psi Beta student members are eligible for student affiliate membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS). 
• Psi Beta membership meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (2 levels higher) in numerous occupations in Federal service.

Ready to tackle your 25-26 FAFSA? Join Financial Aid Counselors, Keri Edsall and Katlin Meehan for an in-person workshop to get expert guidance on filing your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year. Whether you're filing for the first time or need a refresher, this workshop will walk you through the process step-by-step, so you can submit with confidence!

Date: Feb 18, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: SET 117

Don't miss out—get ahead on your financial aid journey!

Up next: March 4 - Podcast episode #4  - Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Value of Higher Education

Parking lots 3, 4 and 35 (Near SLC/TH's/Burdick/MGA) will be CLOSED beginning at 4pm on FRIDAY February 21st. The lots will remain closed until Saturday morning at which time they will be re-opened for those attending the Student of Color Leadership Conference. Students & Visitors that are being required to move may park in any open lot between 4pm on 2/21 and the conclusion of the event. All vehicles must be back in the appropriate student parking prior to 7am Monday February 24th.

Don't let common financial aid mistakes cost you! Tune in as Keri Edsall sits down with her fellow financial aid counselors, Robin Harrington and Katlin Meehan to discuss the top 5 errors students make with financial aid and how to avoid them. Whether you're a prospective college student or going on to your senior year, this episode is packed with tips to ensure your financial aid process goes smoothly.

Listen in and make sure you're not making these mistakes: https://youtu.be/7uTykFrl6Pg?si=p52zs740cfc606Sc

Up next: 2025-2026 FAFSA Filing Workshop (Feb 18, 2025; 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.; SET 117)

Registration is open for the 2025 Students of Color Leadership Conference. The conference takes place on Saturday, February 22nd from 10:00am-3:00 pm at SUNY Alfred State in the Student Leadership Center. It promises to be an inspiring day filled with breakout sessions, prizes, a dynamic keynote speaker, live musical performances, catered cultural cuisine, and an illuminating and timely panel discussion. Click this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/EbBk0UE0wS. You don't wanna miss it!!!

Sit-down Spaghetti Dinner - February 27, 2025

Seating is 5:00pm - 6:30pm by reservations only.  No takeout. The cost is $20.00 per person.

All you can eat Spaghetti with a choice of meatballs or house-made sausage, marinara sauce or alfredo sauce.

Meal includes - bread sticks, your choice of Italian wedding soup or Minestrone, a garden salad with House vinaigrette, cannoli, and your choice of Tiramisu or Italian Lemon Cake.

To make a reservation call ext. 3175 (if no answer) email scottke@alfredstate.edu.

Students going home for Spring Break? 

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

To New York City: 

Friday, March 7th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m. and  2:30 p.m. 

Sunday, March 9 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

To Alfred, NY 

Friday, March 14th departing from Port Authority at 10:15am

Sunday, March 16th departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

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

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Saturday, March 9th at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, March 17th 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. 

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

🩸 Pi Rho Zeta & American Red Cross Blood Drive 🩸

📅 Thursday, February 20th
⏰ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 SLC Small Event Space

Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are preferred!

💪 Eligible donors, consider signing up for Power Red!

🎁 All donors will receive a FREE $15 e-gift card!

🔗 Schedule your appointment: Red Cross Blood Drive Sign-Up

Give blood. Save lives. ❤️

Please e-mail Joshua Rosario, Philanthropy Chairman of Pi Rho Zeta, for any questions. 
rosarijd@alfredstate.edu

Spring 2025 Hours:

Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Wednesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Friday 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm; 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Come get your Relax on!

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, for the Spring Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, March 16, 2025. 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 Friday, March 8, please respond to this email if you have not already reached out to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, March 9. 

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 Monday, March 3rd. 

All students completing degree requirements this semester need to apply to graduate (diplomas are not automatically awarded) by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/registration > Graduation and Commencement > Apply for Graduation.  Prospective graduates should contact their academic department to ensure graduation requirements have been met and view their degree progress on DegreeWorks. 

The deadline to apply for a May 2025 diploma is February 24, 2025. 

• There is NO fee for the graduation application.
• Students with a minor OR students in a 4-year program looking to earn the corresponding 2-year degree (once requirements are met) must apply to graduate by filling out a Paper Degree Application. 
• Please DO NOT apply for August 2025 graduation at this time. 
• Graduating students who plan to return this fall (in a new program) must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office.  Readmission Applicants are unable to register until their application is approved. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at sfs@alfredstate.edu or call 587-4253.

Each Spring semester, the Office of College Housing begins the start of housing sign ups for the following academic year, beginning with the group process. 

Application open March 3 through March 7

March  - Group Leader will be notified of the decision via email

If placed through the group process

1. All members of the group need to complete their housing application (please see Housing Application - Opens March 1 for further instructions)
2. Select one student to represent your group
3. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
4. Select the “Housing” icon
5. Under “Forms” locate and select the “Group Housing Sign-up” form
6. Complete the form, once done select “Submit for Review”

Group Housing Process and Information

Our group process allows a group to sign up for a MacKenzie Rowhouse, MacKenzie Commons Apartment, Townhouse, MacKenzie Rowhouse, or Main Gate Suite for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Group sizes can range from 1 - 12 people.

Groups can be COED (male/female/non-binary persons) living together. Those that wish to live in a COED area will need to agree to live in a COED area later in the form.

Areas that are single rooms: MacKenzie Commons Apartments and Townhouses. All other areas are double occupancy rooms.

If your group does not fill the space in which they are placed, another group may be added to fill the remaining space. The combined groups will be based on the group criteria (i.e. single gender or COED).

The Office of College Housing cannot guarantee that all groups will be placed, it all depends on the applicant pool and available space.

Groups that are placed through our group process do not need to sign up for rooms during individual sign-ups.

Those that leave the group placements are not guaranteed to be placed back into the previous placement.

Groups are scored and placed based on a matrix of the following information:

• Years in residence
• GPA
• Accrued credit hours
• Judicial history (negative score)

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

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) has sent the spring 2025 invitations to join the Alfred State chapter of NSLS. This legitimate honor society has been supported by Alfred State since 2017 and has inducted over 1,000 students on campus since its founding. Members are invited based on students' previous GPA or recommendation from a campus employee. If you have received an invitation, congratulations! We hope you accept this invitation and explore the wonderful benefits of your membership. The last day to accept this nomination is Tuesday, February 18. If you accept this nomination, there are some required events to be fully inducted into this honor society. Please view these events on the NSLS dashboard after accepting your nomination.

Any questions about NSLS can be directed to Don Schrader (shraddk@alfredstate.edu) or Cyan Corwin (corwincy@alfredstate.edu).

Join us as we bring back Relay for Life in partnership with the American Cancer Society, an organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research, supporting patients and caregivers, and promoting prevention and awareness initiatives.

📅 Date: April 5th – April 6th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
📍 Location: Orvis Auditorium
10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY 14802

Sign Up Here: Relay for Life Registration
🎟️ Registration Fee: $15/person (all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society)

This lock-in event is open to the entire Alfred community, surrounding communities, and Alfred State faculty, staff, and students. No entry or re-entry after 11:00 PM.

Our Goal: Raise $25,000!

What to Expect:
🎮 Games with prizes
🎟️ Basket raffles
🎭 Live performances
🌟 Memorial ceremony honoring those we’ve lost to cancer
🎵 Music throughout the event

🏅 Awards for:

• Best Campsite
• Most Enthusiastic
• Most Money Donated
• Most Money Raised (Team & Individual)
• Best Costume
• Best Campsite Activity

Teams are encouraged to plan activities at their campsites.

🍴 Food: Provided at intervals throughout the night. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks.

Other Items You Can Bring:

• Blankets, pillows, air mattresses
• Comfortable chairs (standard chairs will be provided).

Items Not Allowed:

• Weapons of any kind
• Alcohol or drugs

For More Information, Contact:
📩 President of Live to Fight: Tori Rech | rechvr@alfredstate.edu
📩 Advisors: Tyler Ribble | ribblet@alfredstate.edu
📩 Mary Chamberlain | chambemc@alfredstate.edu

Help us celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and take a stand against cancer. Together, we can make a difference!