Student Announce May 8, 2025

Calling all clubs & organizations! Before you leave for your well deserved summer break, please ensure that you fill out the Week of Welcome programming application by Friday, May 9 at 4PM. If we do not receive this form or communication, you will not be permitted to program during these events. In addition, this application does not guarantee you a spot, or guarantee the time you requested due to mandatory events during these large-scale programs. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully included in the form. You will receive your decision by June 27, 2025. 

If you have any questions please email Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu or Steven Edwards at edwards@alfredstate.edu - enjoy your summer!

Are you passionate about Alfred State and eager to share your experience with others? The Admissions Office is currently looking for charismatic, dependable, and enthusiastic students to join our Student Ambassador team!

As a Student Ambassador, you’ll have the opportunity to serve as a Student Tour Guide or a Student Caller, helping prospective students and their families learn what makes Alfred State such a special place. This is a great chance to build your communication skills, connect with future Pioneers, and make a meaningful impact on our college community.

We’re looking for students who are proud to be part of Alfred State, love meeting new people, and can represent the college in a positive and authentic way.

If you're interested or want to learn more, reach out to Mike Padlo at padlom@alfredstate.edu.

We’d love to have you on the team!

STUDENTS! 

DON’T FORGET TO $PEND YOUR DINING DOLLAR$ BEFORE THE END OF THE $EME$TER!

Dining Dollars expire and do not carry over to the next semester.

Consider a shopping spree at The Nook!

Did you have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12+ credit hours and also demonstrate your commitment to the campus or surrounding community through action or involvement?  The Association for Council Members and College Trustees (ACT) offers an opportunity to apply for a competitive $1000 scholarship with an additional $250 given to the charity of your choice.  If interested in applying, please contact  SmithDL1@alfredstate.edu for a copy of the application form.  Please note: ACT only awards one winner among all students in the Colleges of Technology sector.  The application deadline is June 1, 2025 (submitted application form to SmithDL1@alfredstate.edu).

All students are encouraged to review and Update their Personal Information on a regular basis.  You can update items such as your address, phone number, preferred first name, and personal pronouns.

Hey Pioneers!

As the end of the school year approaches, please remember to pick up all mail and packages from the mailroom before you leave campus for the summer

Any unclaimed items will be returned to the sender after the semester ends — so don’t miss out on anything important!

Stop by the mailroom during regular hours (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) and make sure you’re all set before heading out for the summer.

If you can’t make it, reply to the email from mailroom@alfredstate.edu with the name of the trusted person you’re asking to retrieve that mail on your behalf. 

Thanks, and have a great break! 💙💛

— Alfred State Mailroom

Planning to take summer courses? If you’re interested in using financial aid to pay for summer classes, complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application. Once your application is reviewed, your eligibility details will be sent to your ASC email.

How to Apply for Summer Aid:

Step 1: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Step 2: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances and select “Submit Financial Aid Forms (Verification)” to access Alfred State Student Forms.

• First-time user? You may need to set up your account before proceeding.
• Once your account is set up, click “Manage Request” at the top of the page and select “Summer Aid Application.”
• Important: The Summer Aid Application will not be an available option unless you have completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 

Need more details? View the Summer Aid Application Instructions 

Check your summer bill at my.AlfredState.edu/finances and ensure your balance is paid by the due date to avoid any issues. 

For questions, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

The residence halls close Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, so all students will need to be out of the residence halls at that time.  If you need to stay past the closing time, please email your Resident Director or Area Coordinator with the reason you need to stay to request approval to stay late. 

Need to stay for Summer? 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls after that time. All others may be charged with trespassing.

There is a $50 charge per week for summer housing. Payments must be paid within 30 days of your bill, any remaining amount at the end of the summer will be placed onto your student account in the form of a hold. Additional information on acceptable payment methods and payment locations will be provided to those approved for summer break housing. 

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, homeless, etc.)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Have an athletic commitment (with Athletics approval)
• International Student
• Taking summer classes (will be confirmed with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply for break housing, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access eRezLife, log into your my.alfredstatet.edu and select the "Choose Housing and Meal Plan" option.

Please note that the application closes at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 5th. 

Summer Closing Transportation: 

Students going home for the Summer? 

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

To New York City: 

Friday, May 9th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, May 11th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

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, May 10th at 6am and Sunday, May 11th at 6am

Requests for Airport Shuttle to the Rochester Airport must be submitted via the Online travel request form for rides up to the Rochester Airport.

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

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

If you are about to graduate from Alfred State, congratulations! All graduating students received an emailed survey link asking how well your academic program's curriculum prepared you to succeed in each of the expected learning outcomes for your program. Look for an email from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College - Surveys. Some of the surveys can be accessed from MyLearning as well. It only takes a minute to complete and will help us assess and improve learning in your program!

Responses are anonymous and names will not appear anwhere on the survey. If you have any questions or have difficulty accessing your survey, contact Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu. Thank you very much for your participation and for helping ensure that Alfred State graduates "hit the ground running!"

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