Student Announce April 23, 2026

Check out the special deals at the Alfred Campus Store on Saturday, April 25th from 10am - 5pm! 

15% Off Alfred State Branded Merchandise and an ADDITIONAL 20% Off Clearance Items!

The After Dark Dash 5K, hosted by the AU Wellness Center, will take place on Friday, April 24. The event coincides with Hot Dog Day, making it a great opportunity to be part of all the energy and activity happening.

The event is open to all and it’s a fun, active way for students and staff to get involved, connect, and enjoy the night.

Friday, April 24
Check in starts at 7 p.m.
Best Dressed Award at 7:45 p.m.
Race starts at 8 p.m.

$5 for students $15 for community members
Proceeds of the event will be donated to Allegany County Cancer Services

Sign up at   https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Alfred/HDDWalkRun

Alfred State is running a Dorm Room Competition - do you have the best dorm on campus?

Create a 60-90 second video of your dorm room to be entered to win one of three prizes - $100 gift card for 1st and two $50 gift cards for a pair of runner-up.

Submissions are due by April 29 at 4 PM! Send your submission to Paul Welker - welkerpm@alfredstate.edu 

Please indicate what building you live in! Open to any on-campus housing option!

The residence halls close Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 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 until Sunday, please email your building professional 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.

We are anticipating a $60 change per week for summer housing, but a final decision will be made the first week of May. 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, click on the Choose Housing & Dining Plans on the Housing & Dining Services card under the Student Life category.

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 8th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Sunday, May 10th 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 9th at 6am and Sunday, May 10th 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.

Alfred State College is partnering with the Village of Alfred and surrounding areas to create internship opportunities for students. Students will gain real world experience with an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a professional setting.

Internship Highlights:

• Funding available
• For-credit and non-credit options
• Opportunity for professional and skill development
• Resume enhancing

If interested, contact Internship Coordinator Amanda Maynes at maynesal@alfredstate.edu, or complete this interest form ASC Internship Interest Form – Fill out form

Do you belong to a club or organization actively involved in making a difference in the larger community? Are you solving problems, taking on opportunities, and using your passion and skills to help others? This could take the form of volunteerism, community service trips, public awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, advocacy, and education.

If so, we invite you to view our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit a Leadership Suite proposal. Leadership Suites are designed to celebrate our clubs and organizations leading the way with civic action and help broaden visibility to get others involved in community-minded causes and initiatives locally, regionally, and/or globally.  

Generally, there are 2-5 suites up for review each semester. Suite applications must be submitted by May 10th, 2026, to be considered for Fall 2026.

Interested but have questions, please reach out to civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.

Your time at Alfred State is part of something bigger, rooted in a tradition that began in 1908 and carried forward by generations of students before you. As you prepare to graduate, a $19.08 senior gift, honoring our founding year, is a meaningful way to continue that legacy and support those who will follow in your footsteps.

In recognition of your gift, you’ll receive a Philanthropy Pin to wear at commencement, where it will be formally recognized in the official program. More than a symbol for one day, it represents your connection to Alfred State, your impact on its future, and your place in a tradition of giving that will continue long after you leave campus.

📌 Pin it forward. Wear it loud and proud, at commencement and always!
👉 ORDER HERE!

Stay connected beyond graduation, join the Alfred State Alumni Facebook page and continue being part of the Pioneer community.

If you are about to graduate from Alfred State, congratulations! Students projected to graduate 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 anywhere 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!"

The Saxon Inn on Alfred University's campus has recently installed Electronic Vehicle (EV) Chargers in their parking lot. These chargers are available for public use, 24/7. 

There are six chargers available, and the cost is $0.40/kWh, with a $1.00/hour idle fee after a one-hour grace period.

Join us for our final commUNITY Potluck for the spring semester on April 29th!! 

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The commUNITY potlucks are a monthly gathering for our entire community to engage in conversation and foster care and connection over foods that remind us of home! This is our second academic year running this initiative, which is sponsored through the Center for Civic Leadership. While we look forward to putting more dates on the calendar next accademic year we would love to celebrate the end of the semester with as many people as possibe and are grateful for all who have come out to contribute each event! 

• Location: Union University Church Center (building next to the Collegiate on the corner of Main and Church street - enter in center of building on Church Street)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates:
  • Wednesday, February 25th
  • Wednesday, March 25th
  • Wednesday, April 29th  

Our final potluck this semester will also be in collaboration with Alfred Box of Books who will run a Bingo event alongside our community meal! 

• “Tasters Choice” awards are given at each event for the favorite dishes on the night.
• Special thanks to N'Dulge Bakery for sponsoring a birthday treat each potluck.

Come join us and help celebrate commUNITY!