Student Announce March 19, 2026

Student parking lots 3 (by SLC), 19, 20, 20A and 22 (near Pioneer Stadium/Orvis) and Faculty/Staff parking lots 3 (near SLC) & 21 (near Orvis) will be closed Friday March 20th beginning at 4pm through the completion of the Open House on Sunday afternoon. If you are traveling and leaving a vehicle on campus for the weekend please make sure that it is moved out of the closed lots before you leave. Students may park in any other open lots over the weekend, but must be back in the appropriate student parking before Monday morning at 7am. 

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 owners expense.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Midterm Recovery Workshop on Thursday, March 19th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. If you are looking at your midterm grades and want to improve them, start with this workshop.  Strategies and options will be discussed as to the best course of action to achieve your goals this semester. 

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

We’re excited to announce that an Alfred State alum—now a Manufacturing Supervisor at SpaceX—will be visiting campus on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 PM in SET 215!

About SpaceX:
SpaceX is a leading American aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002, the company is known for revolutionizing space technology through reusable rockets and ambitious projects like Starship and the Starlink satellite network. Its long‑term mission is to make human life multiplanetary. 

This visit is a great opportunity to:

• Hear firsthand what it's like to work at SpaceX
• Get insight into SpaceX recruitment and what they look for in candidates
• Ask questions and make a professional connection with someone who started exactly where you are

📅 Date: Friday, March 20
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: SET Building, Room 215

We hope to see you there!

Are you graduating with an AOS degree and interested in a completion degree?  Did you know that you can enroll directly into a 4-year program?  Come check out the information session held on Monday, March 23 from 2:30-3:30pm in the Pioneer Student Union on the Wellsville Campus.  Learn how YOU can enroll in either the BBA, Tech Management or BTech Construction Supervision Programs.  Easy application.  No hassle.  No worries!

Fall 2026 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2026 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Tuesday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Wednesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Friday, 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. Click on the Choose Housing & Dining Plans on the Housing & Dining Services card under the Student Life
3. Return to "Housing Overview"
4. Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. Search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts depending on your preferences and room availability. "No Bed Available" will appear if there is not a room available for the preferences you set up.
6. Click the "Select" button to select your room of choice.
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room.
8. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Confirm reservation" to confirm your assignment. Click the "Browse Other Rooms" link to browse other rooms.

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, 2026

Health & Wellness Services has 3 5-week Group Therapy Sessions still looking for students beginning the first week in April. Each group is limited to 8 students, so first come first serve. 

Group Therapy Topics: 

• MINDFULNESS FOR COLLEGE LIFE - Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
  • Through guided meditations, gentle discussions, and practical mindfulness exercises, participants learn to reduce stress, increase focus, and build emotional resilience. This group offers a supportive space for connection, reflection, and self-care.
• MUSIC THERAPY
  • Music Therapy Group will use music to help reduce anxiety and depression, regulate mood, ease stress, and improve social skills and self-confidence.  All students are welcome, regardless of skill level or background.  
• PROBLEM-SOLVING
  • A structured, therapeutic group designed to help participants build practical skills for managing everyday challenges, stressors, and interpersonal difficulties. Through guided discussion, skill-building exercises, and real-life examples, members learn how to identify problems clearly, generate possible solutions, weigh pros and cons, and create actionable plans.

For more information or to join a group contact Health & Wellness at the following: 

📧 healthandwellness@alfredstate.edu

☎️ 607-587-4200

Have a desire to do good and make a difference?  Get hands-on experience and serve your community through paid public service with the Empire State Service Corps.  These on- campus positions pay $16/hour and require a total of 300 hours over of the course of the year- about 10 hours/week.  Opportunities exist in the areas of civic engagement, peer mental health support, meeting basic needs, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity.  Priority deadline for applications is April 20.   Learn more and apply at the following link: suny.edu/student-life/engagement/essc/.   Email hilshejc@alfredstate.edu with any questions.   

Help us evaluate the effectiveness of Pioneer Link/QORQ by filling out this quick survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxF1IHaLHhjHUmHWM2fVss2w6tMHEEttOaDxc3oSDtTdXW2w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Are you ready to lead and make an impact at Alfred State? The Student Senate is now accepting candidates for the 2026–2027 Executive Board!

Available Positions:

• Vice President of Finance
• Vice President of Records and Organization
• Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Vice President of Student Activities
• Vice President of Academic and Technology Affairs
• Vice President of Student Life
• Vice President of Wellsville Affairs
• Vice President of Commuter Affairs

Compensation:
All positions earn a base pay of $16.00/hour for up to 9 hours per week.

Important Information & Deadlines

Interest Form (Required to Run)

All students interested in running must complete the interest form by:

Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM

Submit here:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/submitter/form/start/475552

Once the form closes, nominations are closed. Student Senate will not accept newly interested candidates after this deadline.

Mandatory One-on-One Meeting

After submitting the interest form, the current holder of the position you are seeking will contact you to schedule a mandatory one-on-one meeting.

These meetings must take place between:
Monday, March 22nd – Monday, April 6th

This meeting must be completed within this timeframe in order to secure your place on the ballot. Failure to complete the meeting will result in removal from the ballot.

Election Dates

April 8th – April 10th

Eligibility Requirements

• Must maintain a minimum 2.25 GPA (last semester and cumulative)
• Must be available every Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM during the 2026–2027 academic year
• Must review the Student Senate Constitution:
  https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/ssenate/documents/view/1896697

Summer will be here before we know it!  What a great time to take a few courses to get ahead or to raise your GPA.  Summer Sessions start May 26, 2026 and registration starts April 6, 2026.  Check out the summer class listings at the link below to see what appeals to you!  Don't wait, classes fill up fast!

https://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/extended-learning/credit-courses/summerwinter-courses/online-summer

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze for sale. 

Open for sealed bids: Rebuilt and road-ready vehicle from Alfred State College’s Automotive Wreck-Rebuild Program sponsored by The Educational Foundation of Alfred. 

Minimum bid starts at $6,000

• 2017 Black Chevy Cruze LS Sedan
• 83,000 miles
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained
• 1.4L engine with a 6-speed manual transmission (Stick Shift/Standard)
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use.

Vehicle highlights: power windows/locks, cruise control, MyLink Bluetooth audio system.  New battery, new brake pads and rotors, 2 sets of rims and tires (15” steel and 16” aluminum).

This car drives, feels, and looks like a new vehicle with a much lower price tag! Restoration done right-no hidden issues.

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until April 17th, 2026, before 12:00 pm (noon) to:

Alfred State College

Zero Energy Home

School of Applied Technology

2530 River Road Wellsville, NY 14895

Attn: Jennifer Graves

          Questions, inquiries, or to schedule a viewing can be directed to Sarah Moline 607-587-3104.