Student Announce March 18, 2025

A friendly reminder: The Allegany Room is now closed for the remainder of the semester in preparation of the $13.1M Pioneer Center renovation. The fitness center will be temporarily relocated in the Allegany Room beginning in the Fall 2025 semester until the Pioneer Center project is complete.

We appreciate your patience while we prepare for another exciting project to improve our campus.

Celebrate the end of your first year at Alfred State College with your peers at our second annual First-Year Prom! A team of first-year students have been working hard to put this together for their class and are excited to announce that the theme is: An Evening in Paris. Enjoy the evening "under the Eiffel Tower" in the MacKenzie Commons from 8:30PM-1AM. There will be a DJ, decor, dancing, hors d'ourves, and more! 

• This is for first-year students & one guest per student is allowed (the guest can be an upperclassman). 
• Non-ASC students are allowed as a guest, but must fill out the guest form on eRezLife.
• If you need assistance with finding proper attire, please contact our Director of Student Engagement at duenodm@alfredstate.edu.
• Ticket cost is $10 for a single guest and $15 for a couple. We accept cash or you can stop by the campus store to use CSA.
•  In order to attend, you must RSVP on Pioneer Link! 

The committee will have informational tables where you can pay/ask questions in the SLC park space on the following dates. If you have any questions, please email our Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

• March 18 | 3-5 p.m. 
• March 19 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 26 | 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
• March 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 31 | 3-5 p.m. 
• April 2 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• April 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us at the first floor dining area of the Student Gathering Place (CDH) on Tuesday, March 18th from 6pm - 8pm for FREE Hot Cocoa! Irish Cream, Peppermint Syrups and Assorted Toppings! 

-Compliments of your friends at ACES Food Court

Any students who are planning to graduate this May 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 the end of March in order to sign-up for fall classes when course registration opens on April 7.  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/stay-for-four.

Alfred States Community Garden has partnered with The Center for Civic Leadership to revive Arbor Day celebrations!  Tree-themed Alfred State shirts will be sold for $15.00 at the Campus Store to help us fund our celebrations. Proceeds from shirt sales will support Arbor Day funding, helping us purchase fruit trees, which will be planted near Alfred States Community Garden for present and future generations to nurture and enjoy.  Help us plant roots for the future and support us through the purchase of these shirts and mark Arbor Day (April 25th) on your calendars so you can join us for our tree planting ceremony and garden party (more information to come). In addition, if you are looking for a way to volunteer in lead up to the event, our Community Garden Coordinator is looking for volunteers to help spruce up the garden in time for spring plantings throughout the month of April.   

Should you have any questions or want to get involved, please reach out to Tom Kacalski (KacalsTD@alfredstate.edu) or Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu)

Preparing for your first job as a college grad? Don’t let paperwork slow you down! Join Alfred State’s Benefits Coordinator, Marci Johnson and Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall to discuss how to complete employment forms, benefits enrollment (i.e., health insurance plans or retirement options), etc. for a smooth onboarding process. Whatever you're nervous about, we’ve got you covered!

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: SLC Small Event Space (310)

Get prepared to start your new job with confidence!

The Center for Civic Leadership and Cultural Life Center invite you to join us, alongside Dr. Angela Graves, for a Know Your Rights workshop.

This session will provide a broad overview of rights and responsibilities in public spaces, with a focus on staying informed in an evolving political environment. Participants will gain practical insights on how to navigate various situations with confidence and awareness. We will open the floor for dialogue and Q&A and also have a form for folks to submit questions ahead of time linked here.

• When: Tuesday, March 25th at 5pm
• Where: SLC Small Events Space.
• Resources and light refreshments provided

The Center for Civic Leadership and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invite you to join us for a screening of Please Vote for Me, a compelling documentary that explores democracy in an unexpected setting: a third-grade classroom in China. As students navigate campaigning, debates, and election strategies, the film asks us to consider our understanding of democracy in action. The film is 45 minutes long and time for discussion afterwards will be included. Voter Registration information and snacks provided!

Wednesday, April 2nd, 5 pm, SLC Small Events Space

The event is open to all.  Should you have any questions or wish to support by engaging your students, please email Dr. Angela Graves (GravesA1@alfredstate.edu) and/or Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu).

Parking lot 22 (next to Orvis) will be closed Today, March 18th at 4pm. Students that are being required to move their vehicles may park in any open STUDENT lot between 4pm on March 18th and late Wednesday afternoon. Parking Lot 22 will reopen upon completion of the Admitted Students Day event.

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 owner’s expense.

*Please be sure to watch for a large scale lot closure due to an Open House event this weekend!

Fall 2025 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 31, 2025 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 25.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 14, 2025. 

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. Select the “Housing” icon
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. 

Please note individual room selection will close on August 1, 2025

2025-2026 Individual Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students

Fall 2025 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2025 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, 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. Select the “Housing” icon
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

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, 2025

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting two Registration Readiness Workshops this semester. It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy! All are welcome and encouraged to join!

Registration Readiness (New & First-Year Students) - Tuesday, March 18th at 5pm, SDC 109

Registration Readiness (Continuing/All Students) - Wednesday, March 19th at 5pm, SDC 109

Find these 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

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Midterm Recovery Workshop on Thursday, March 20th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. This workshop offers strategies and options for the best course of action to achieve your goals this semester. If you are looking at your midterm grades and want to improve them, start with this workshop. 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

Are you a student looking to make a difference on campus? Join the Commuter Council and help us create a better experience for all commuter students! 

Why Join? 

• Advocate for commuter student needs 
• Plan and participate in engaging and intentional events 
• Meet new friends and build connections 
• Gain leadership experience 

How to Join: 

• Attend our first interest meeting on Wednesday March 26th from 1-2 p.m. in SLC 408 
• Contact Joshua Rosario, Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu or Calsey Bump, Bumpce@alfredstate.edu for more information.

We hope to see you there! 

Hey Students! 👋

The application process for Senate positions for the 2025-2026 academic year is officially OPEN! 🎉 This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in making a difference on campus and representing your peers in important decision-making processes. 💬

If you're passionate about improving student life, advocating for your fellow students, and contributing to the growth of our community, we encourage you to apply! 🌟 Senate positions offer leadership experience and a chance to shape the future of our school. 🏫

Applications are open until April 5th, 2025 ⏰. 📅 Additionally, the deadline to schedule a meeting with the position holder is April 7th.

For more details and to apply, visit PioneerLink. 🔗

We can't wait to see who will step up and take on this exciting leadership opportunity! 💼💪

Interested in a leadership position? Residential Specialty Positions compensate students with partial or full room coverage (your half of the room) depending on the position! Stop by our Interest Meetings to learn more about working as a specialty position for the Office of Residential Services and their partnering office for the specific role (listed below). 

Available positions are listed below with the supervisor's ASC email if you have any questions in the meantime. Applications can be found on eRezLife or JobLink. 

1. Academic Peer Mentor | Center for Academic Resources & Excellence | babcocam@alfredstate.edu

2. Residential Change Agent | Cultural Life Center | boahena@alfredstate.edu

3. Housing Assistant | College Housing | chambemc@alfredstate.edu

4. Residential Programmer | Student Engagement | bumpce@alfredstate.edu

Hello Everyone!

The Hands on Project Room (HOPR) is open for the Spring Semester. This space is open for the student body to have a place to work on various projects. The HOPR is located at the garage entrance of the Student Leadership Center (SLC) off of parking lot 3. You can also access this space on the first floor of the SLC in room 105.

The HOPR will be open weekly during the following times: 

• Tuesday 7-9pm
• Wednesday 5-7pm
• Thursday 7-9pm
• Saturday 7-9pm

Come stop by and utilize the space!

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

• Tuesday, February 4th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, February 18th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, March 4th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, March 25th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, April 8th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Pointst
• Tuesday, April 22nd: 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.

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. 

This semester the Student Senate Executive Board will be raffling off three $250 gift cards at the last General Assembly (GA) on 12/3/2024. To receive a ticket for the raffle you must attend a GA meeting throughout the semester. Each attendance will earn you one ticket.

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance forfeits your ability to receive your raffle ticket.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

Have a bit of downtime between classes? Come down to the Esports rooms in SLC 202 and 319! All students are welcome to utilize our gaming PCs during our hosted Open Hours noted below. Students are welcome to play any of the games we have on the computers or work with our staff to include games you would like to see available. 

Open Hours:
Mondays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in SLC 202
Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in SLC 202
Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in SLC 202
Fridays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in SLC 319

We hope to see you there! Until then, game on!