Student Announce November 10, 2025

Please join us in offering tribute to our Veterans on Tuesday morning at 10:45 near the bell tower. Professors Meghan Smith and JD Struckmann and special guests will play several tradition patriotic songs, our National Anthem and an Armed Forces Medley. The event will last approximately 10 minutes.

Like me, are you a First-Generation student? At Alfred State, we define First-Gen as being the first (your siblings don't count) to attend College where neither of your parents completed an associate's degree (2-year) or higher.   

You have special access to three upcoming workshops as part of our new Pioneers Go First program.  We have three upcoming workshops. 

• Wed November 12, 4pm, Small Events Space 310 SLC: Navigate your career like a Boss!  Career Development's hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to navigate our career services platform like a pro. We'll walk you through using the job/internship portal (JobLink)  to find opportunities that match your goals, and show you how to build a polished, professional resume using the built-in resume builder-Skills First. Bring your laptop and get ready to take the first step toward your future career!
• Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
• Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

The Department of Health is coming to the Alfred campus on the following Thursdays:

• November 6
• November 13
• November 20

Get Tested, Get Protected

Take advantage of these free or low-cost services offered right here on campus:

• Pregnancy testing
• Gardasil vaccine (HPV)
• HIV testing
• STI testing and treatment
• Emergency contraception
• Free condoms

All services are 100% confidential.

Schedule Your Appointment

• Call: 585-628-9250
• Text: 585-808-7626

🍦 STAT Interest Meeting - Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow
Thursday, November 13 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | SLC Small Event Space (Room 310)

Join us for the first Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) meeting of the academic year! STAT is all about celebrating Alfred State pride, building traditions, and creating meaningful connections between students and alumni. Whether you’re looking to get involved, make new friends, or start building your professional network, STAT is the perfect place to begin.

We’ll be serving Perry’s Ice Cream, founded by Brian Perry ’85 - an Alfred State alumnus who remains deeply connected to the college and continues to give back in meaningful ways. While Brian won’t be in attendance, we’re proud to share a taste of his success as we talk about the importance of staying connected beyond graduation.

Come enjoy some ice cream, learn about STAT’s mission and upcoming opportunities, and discover how you can make an impact as a student today - and an alum tomorrow!

Everyone is welcome!  Bring a friend and your Pioneer pride!

Spring registration begins Monday, November 17. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth registration process:

1. Meet with Your Advisor Early: Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor before November 17 to discuss your course choices, confirm they align with your degree requirements, and get your registration PIN and time ticket. This step is essential to avoid any registration delays.
2. Register Promptly: Sign up for your classes as soon as registration opens. Courses can fill up quickly, especially popular or required ones, so registering early gives you the best chance to secure your preferred schedule.
3. Check Financial Aid Messages: Pay attention to any financial aid notifications that appear while registering. Financial aid can be affected if you’re enrolling in a repeated course or one that doesn’t count toward your degree, which might lead to unexpected charges.

Helpful registration resources (How-to Guides) are available to students by visiting my.AlfredState.edu, selecting “Academics,” and then choosing “Additional Academic Info” on the “Academic Resources” card.

Spring 2026 registration begins November 17, 2025, at 9 AM!

The first step is to print your Course Selection Form from BannerWeb. Then, meet with your academic adviser to review your course selections and receive your Alternate Registration PIN and web registration time. Internet students should contact their adviser to discuss course selection.

Helpful registration resources (How-to Guides) are available by visiting my.AlfredState.edu, selecting “Academics,” and then choosing “Additional Academic Info” on the “Academic Resources” card.

Graduating and re-admitting into a new major?
You’ll need to reapply through the Admissions Office and pay your enrollment deposit before you’ll be assigned a web registration time and Alternate Registration PIN.

Expected to graduate this semester but now will not?
Your Academic Department Chair must remove you from the graduation list before a registration time can be assigned. Be sure to follow up to confirm this has been completed.

Please note: You are not officially registered for classes until your bill is paid. The Spring 2026 bill is due by 4:00 PM on January 8, 2026.

Housing Application!

New and Transfer Students can log into eRezLife to complete your housing application starting November 3, 2025! Please follow these instructions: 

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
3. All housing application forms are available under the Housing Overview tab. You will also have a recommended action to 'Apply for housing' that will take you to the housing overview.
4. Click the "Apply now" button beside the housing you wish to apply.
5. If you haven't completed your housing profile and profile questions, you may be required to complete both the housing profile and housing profile questions before proceeding to the housing application form.
6. Once you have completed the housing profile and profile questions, you will be re-directed to your homepage. You can then use the recommended action or the housing overview to reopen the application. Select your Residence building preference by choosing the building that you would most like to live from the list on the left. You can reorder or remove preferences in the box on the left. Click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to proceed.      
7. Complete all questions on the application form. Mandatory questions on the application are marked with a red asterisk mark ( * ). After completing your application form, click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to continue with your housing application process.
8. On the Confirm Application page, carefully review your application details and check off the three terms listed indicating that you understand and agree with all statements.

Create your RoomeeZ profile to find potential roommates! 

Once your application is complete follow these steps to create your RoomeeZ Profile

1. Turn on your profile under “My roommate profile”
2. Fill out the required fields on your roommate profile
3. Select which information you want shared with other students
4. Enter any social media and contact information you want to share

You are now complete and can search for a potential roommate with other students who have created a RoomeeZ profile! 

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin November 17, 2025! You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
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. 

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Real Talk: Your Struggles Workshop on Wednesday, November 12th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Temperature check time. What are you struggling with, and let’s get through it.  As we enter the homestretch of the semester, let’s discuss how everything is going.  What challenges and barriers are you encountering, then discuss resources and options for progress available around campus.  Time to finish strong!

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

Transportation Options 

Megabus provides transportation to and from New York and Alfred every Friday and Sunday. For more information and to book tickets please visit Megabus. 

Thanksgiving Break Transportation

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

To New York City: 

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. 

To Alfred, NY 

Sunday, November 30, 2025 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

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

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, November 30, 2025 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

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, November 30, 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 Tuesday, November 25, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 26.

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 20.

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

This November, Abe is celebrating National Scholarship Month by giving students and parents the chance to make the holidays a little brighter.

Starting November 1, 2025, the Abe Home for the Holidays Scholarship Sweepstakes will award five winners $1,500† each—a total of $7,500† in prizes—to help cover college expenses, holiday travel, or gifts.

 The sweepstakes is open through December 1, 2025, and is available to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as parents of students to apply click here.

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Thank you for helping us improve campus life!

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2025-26 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: https://forms.office.com/r/dGF9HAKPEF

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 21. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

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

• Tuesday, September 9th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, September 23rd: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 14th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 28th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, November 11th: Class A Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, December 2nd: 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.

Club members may NOT represent more than one organization to receive their incentive points.

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. 

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance of more than 5 minutes will lose your organizations incentive points for that meeting.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

Student Transportation Assistance Available

Need help getting to an appointment or event? We offer transportation support for the following:

1. Medical Appointments
2. Club or Organization Events
3. Transportation to a Transportation Hub (within 85 miles)

To request transportation, please complete the Transportation Request Form.
Important: Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of your travel date.

All requests are subject to review and will be approved or denied based on vehicle and driver availability.