Student Announce March 27, 2025


Get Rec'd - The Campus Clash

Join us for an exciting team competition event featuring teams of six, with at least two members of the opposite gender. Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with games, challenges, and activities, along with delicious food and drinks provided for all participants. Take part in the raffle for a chance to win great prizes and compete for monetary rewards for the top-performing teams. Don’t miss out on this action-packed event full of camaraderie and competition!

Please have your team captain register all members for this event by filling out the registration form linked at the top of Pioneer Link. All teams get the choice of picking a team color where they will receive bandanas 

Questions? Contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu 

- Brooke Scianna

Spring Hunting Permits

Spring hunting permits for small game and turkey will be available at University Police Monday, March 31st beginning at 7:00 A.M.  We have a limited number of 25 to be issued.  

 

Please stop at UPD’s dispatch located in the Theta Gamma House and bring a driver’s license of other form of ID.  

 

Hunting at the College Farm property is limited to the farmhouse side of Route 244.

- Gregory Howe

Stay For 4 - Submit Your Application In Time to Register For Fall Classes!

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.

- Laura George

The Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Class is Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4pm

  • Students must work with their academic department to complete a Course Change Notice to drop a class
  • The completed Course Change Notice should be brought to the Student Records and Financial Services Office for processing.  
  • Financial aid will review all course drops to determine any financial aid implications.   
  • A $20 fee is charged for a course drop. This fee can be paid online at my.AlfredState.edu/finances or in person at the Student Records and Financial Services Office.  A late fee will be added if it’s not paid within 30 days. 
- Caitlin Stewart

EVENTS - Stay up to date!

Missed out on a fun dining event? Want to know the menu specials for your favorite Alfred State eateries? Follow ACES on IG and FB! We share menus, specials and dining events every week!

Instagram: @acesalfredstate

Facebook: ACES Alfred

- Amy Keyes

RISE Fundraiser

Alfred State’s RISE program is selling RISE promotional bracelets as a fundraiser now through March 28th.  The cost is $3 and the proceeds go towards educational programming and experiences for the students in the RISE program.  If you are interested in helping support RISE programming, you will be able to buy a bracelet from RISE students who will be circulating through the academic buildings selling the bracelets or you can reach out to ryanma@alfredstate.edu or call RISE directly at (585) 808-9283. 

- Samantha Brockway

New Vice President of Wellsville Affairs

Hi, my name is Janiesha. I am a building construction student and have taken on the role as VP of Wellsville's Affairs.

If anyone has any requests or concerns on the campus, please feel free to reach out, or fill out this form. Thank you!

Durenyjv@alfredstate.edu 

Complaint/Request Form Wellsville

- Janiesha Dureny

Wellsville - 2+2 Information Session

Want to know how you can build on your AOS Trade Specific Degree to earn a Bachelors?

A 2+2 Information Session for AOS students at the School of Applied Technology will take place Wednesday, 4/2/2025 @ 2:30pm in the PSU Meeting room in Wellsville, NY. 

- Natasha Daniels

Facilities Services-Summer Job Opportunity

Facilities Services is Hiring for Summer Grounds Help!

Facilities Services is looking for students to join our grounds crew this summer! To reach more Alfred State students who plan to stay in the area, we’re posting this opportunity earlier than usual.

Responsibilities include assisting with event setups, moving furniture, and performing general grounds maintenance such as weed trimming, trash collection, mulching, and planting flowers.

Position Details:
📅 Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
📅 Start Date: The posting requests an April start date to assist with Commencement preparations; however, we understand classes will still be in session and are happy to accommodate schedules until the semester ends.

If you know students who may be interested, please share this application link.

Thank you for helping spread the word!

- Rachel Brandow

Free Books for Community Read Event

Come on down to the Hinkle Library for a FREE copy for Fahrenheit 451! Get them while theyre hot! 

These books were provided for the Community Read event taking place on Thursday, April 17th at 5PM in the Terra Cotta. Come for a discussion of the book with members of the greater Alfred community. 

- Nicholas Cousino

Multiple $3,000 scholarships for the fall 2025 semester

Extra Space Storage is awarding multiple $3,000 scholarships for the fall 2025 semester — recognizing students who are committed to fostering inclusion and strengthening their communities.

Scholarship Details:

  • Award: Multiple scholarships of $3,000 each
  • Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students
  • Application: 500–800 word essay on how the student has contributed to inclusion and strengthened their community
  • Deadline: May 31, 2025
  • Website: https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship/

 Feel free to reply or reach out to scholarships@extraspace.com with any questions. 

Warmly,
Mike Beutler
Digital Content Marketing Specialist
Extra Space Storage

- Jason Gilliland

Virtual 'Registration Readiness' Workshop

The Academic Advising Center is hosting one virtual Registration Readiness workshop to help prepare students for Fall registration. The workshop will be on TEAMS and is scheduled for Monday, March 31st at 5:30pm. 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!

Monday, March 31st at 5:30pm - Join via TEAMS!

View this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link.

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

- Samantha Brockway

Health & Wellness Services March 2025 Newsletter!

Take a look through Health & Wellness' monthly newsletter to gain some valuable insight!

Newsletter: https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:aa40b10a-7281-4fec-9aa5-8bb27ea0810b?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/CcY5d7vHzY

- Mallory Winant

Spring Civic Film and Discussion - April 2nd at 5pm

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).

- Cyan Corwine

Fall 2025 Housing Sign Ups for New Incoming Students

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

- Mary Chamberlain

Fall 2025 Returning and Transfer Student Housing Sign Ups

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

- Mary Chamberlain

Grant Money Available for your Spring Bill

Alfred State College has been awarded funding through NYS for the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 for the Spring semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application online at https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms or by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu.  

Students who received APTS funding for the Fall 2024 semester DO NOT need to submit another application for spring 2025.

Eligibility criteria include:

Matriculated student consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester.

Enrolled in at least one full term course this semester.

New York State resident

Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application

Meet satisfactory academic progress

Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

Applicants are required to submit a signed 2022 New York State Income Tax return for student (or parent if applicable) along with the signed APTS application.  Applications will not be reviewed until all documentation has been submitted and signed.

Forward the completed application and required tax forms to sfs@alfredstate.edu.  The deadline for the Spring 2025 semester is Friday, April 11, 2025.

Submission of an APTS application does not guarantee receipt of an award.  Students who are not eligible will receive an email through their Alfred State email account indicating the reason for ineligibility.

- Amy Evingham

Esports Room Open Hours

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!

- Donald Schrader