Student Announce November 3, 2026

The following students will be attending a field trip with Nicole DiRado to tour the Monroe County Crime Lab and MEO on Friday, 11/6/26. We will be leaving campus around 8:00 AM and will be returning around 3:30 PM. 

Jorfry Almanzar

Rylee Barcza

Aubrea Broker 

Kseniia Demina 

Liana Dion

Tianna Fazio

Joe Ferguson 

Claire Hanlon 

Zaina Hussein 

Markino McFarlane 

Victorialyn Perez

Shyan Reid 

Haylie Rizzo 

Matisen Roy 

Kaylee Santos

Haylee Smith 

Shakiera Stupart 

Ryleigh Weader 

Raiden Westad

Grades can be viewed in the my.AlfredState.edu student portal.

Click here to view your grades or follow this guide for step-by-step instructions.

Want to improve your grades? The Student Success Center can help—contact them today!

Did you know that your academic performance impacts your financial aid eligibility? Below is some important information for all students to keep in mind:

• Students receiving financial aid must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to remain eligible for financial aid.
• Alfred State is required to evaluate your academic progress every semester to determine if you are meeting these standards.
• We encourage students to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and successfully complete at least 12 credit hours each semester to stay on track academically.

If you need academic assistance, please reach out to the Student Success Center now, so you don't put your financial aid at risk.

Parking Lot Closures for Weekend Events.

Parking lot 1 will close on Friday, 11/6 at 4 pm for the Alfred Cup on Saturday.  The lot will reopen after the football game.

Parking lots 3, 4, 20, 21 and 22 will close on Friday, 11/6 at 4pm for the Open House event on Sunday.  The lots will reopen at 4pm on Sunday.

Please move your vehicles out of these lots by the time indicated. Students may utilize any other available parking lots until 4pm on Sunday.

Please Excuse Students- DBIA Conference 11/3-11/6 – William Dean 

The following students will be attending the DBIA Conference & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio, as volunteers or region winners. We will be leaving campus around 4:00 PM on Tuesday and will be returning early Friday evening. 

Kyle Battaglia

Jessica Budd

Fernanda Ceja

Ruby LaDue

Stephen Meeker

Francisco Mendes Reyes

Diego Multini

Mason Myers

Connor Welsh

Pioneers, get ready to celebrate! Thursday, November 5, is Alfred State’s Day of Giving, and we’re bringing the campus together for a day of fun, prizes, and Pioneer pride!

What is Day of Giving?

Day of Giving is a special 24-hour celebration that brings together alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters to give back to Alfred State. Their generosity helps support the students, programs, scholarships, and opportunities that make our college special.

Why does it matter to you? Because Day of Giving is all about investing in the future of Alfred State and the next generation of Pioneers, YOU! The support we receive helps strengthen our campus community and create opportunities for current and future students.

And the best part? You can join the celebration right here on campus!

📅 Day of Giving: Campus Events

🕚 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SLC Park Space

Stop by between classes for:

• 360° photo booth
• FREE cotton candy and popcorn
• FREE Alfred State T-shirts (while supplies last!)
• Turkey handcraft activity
• Big Blue coloring pages
• Cornhole and other inflatable games
• Thank-you board to share your appreciation with our donors
• Food Pantry Collection: Bring nonperishable food items to donate and help support fellow Pioneers in need!

🍽️ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wellsville Dining Hall

• Add your message to the thank-you board for our donors
• Play Traveling Trivia for a chance to win cash prizes!

🏀 3 - 5 p.m. | Campus Store, Throw to Win!

Think you’ve got game? Test your skills in this basketball-style challenge! You’ll get your best five throws, and the more shots you make, the more prizes you can win. The person who makes the most consecutive shots gets to choose a hoodie from the Campus Store or an Alfred Cup hoodie!

🧁 6 - 7:30 p.m. | SLC Park Space

Keep the celebration going with:

• Cupcake decorating to celebrate Day of Giving
• Bingo for prizes, hosted by CAB (Campus Activities Board)

💙 Be Part of Something Bigger

Day of Giving is a reminder that it takes a whole community to make Alfred State exceptional. Whether you're enjoying the activities, sharing your Pioneer pride, or thanking the people who support our college, you’re part of what makes this place special.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 5, and come celebrate with your fellow Pioneers!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛

Any students who are planning to graduate this December 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 November 9 in order to sign-up for spring classes when course registration opens on November 16.  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/academics/continuing-education/2-2-more

Spring 2027 registration begins Monday, November 16 at 9 AM. Don’t miss your opportunity to register on time—prepare now to avoid delays.

Before Registration Opens:

• Clear your holds: View and pay your hold(s) and contact the appropriate office with questions.
• Print your Course Selection Form
• Meet with your advisor: Review your course selections and receive your Alternate Registration PIN and time ticket. 

Helpful Reminders:

• Register early: Courses fill quickly—sign up as soon as your time ticket opens.  
• Check financial aid messages: Some courses (like repeats or those not counting toward your degree) may impact your aid and result in additional charges.
• Need help? Registration How-to Guides are available in my.AlfredState.edu under Academics → Additional Academic Info on the Academic Resources card.

Special Situations:

• Graduating and returning in a new major? Complete the Joint Intent to Enroll form (2 + 2 = MORE!) or apply for readmission and submit your enrollment deposit to receive a registration time and PIN.
• No longer graduating this semester? Ask your Academic Department Chair to remove you from the graduation list so you can be assigned a registration time. 

Would you like the opportunity to become a Residential Services Staff member? 

Please use the link down below to fill out our interest application to get your name in our system. You will receive a follow-up email from the respective distributor regarding your initial application, and any follow-up steps that you'll have to complete. 

Residential Services Student Staff Interest Form

We appreciate you taking the time to explore joining the Alfred State Res Life team! If you have any questions, please reach out to the respective emails below. 

Resident Assistant: rlstaffselection@alfredstate.edu

Academic Peer Mentor: Amy Babcock, babcocam@alfredstate.edu

Residential Change Agent: Afua Boahene, boahena@alfredstate.edu

Residential Programmer: Sarah Francisco, francis@alfredstate.edu

Housing Assistant: Mary Chamberlain, chambemc@alfredstate.edu
 

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, November 29, 2026. 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 24, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 25.

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 19.

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

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 24, 2026 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. 

To Alfred, NY 

Sunday, November 29, 2026 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

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

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6am 

• Amtrak/Bus drop of at 8am
• Airport: Drop off after the Amtrak/Bus station stop

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, November 26, 2026 at 5pm 

• Airport pick up at 5pm
• Amtrak/Bus pick up at 6pm

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

FREE FOOD SAMPLING EVENT!

Join us for another delicious event on Wednesday, November 4th upstairs in the Student Gathering Place (CDH-near The Terrace) from 11am - 1pm! Come hungry, stop by the ACES table to pick up your voting stickers and sample it all! 

Your opinion contributes to our Meal Planning for next semester. Your Vote Matters so be sure to show up and dig in!

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 2026-27 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: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence - Fall 2026 Nominations

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 13. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence