Academic Programs - Requirements

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the air conditioning and heating technology program must meet the following physical requirements.

1. Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height.
2. Must be able to perform safely in the laboratory.
3. Must be able to communicate orally with a person 20 feet away.
4. Must be able to climb a ladder.
5. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
6. Must be able to visually read from a blueprint or drawing.
7. Must be able to hear a backup warning alarm.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

Minimum combined GPA of 3.0 is required in Alfred State College studio courses (CIAT 1184, CIAT 2394, CIAT 3104, and CIAT 4304) or comparable courses at another institution to guarantee admission into CIAT 5306-Studio 3. A portfolio review is required of all continuing students or transfer students not meeting this requirement.

Recommended: Pre-calculus, Physics

Transfer Students

All transfer students applying for entrance into the BS program must submit a portfolio.

Portfolio must include six (6) to eight (8) examples of the student’s best work. Examples should be copies (not originals) of design work including any work in the two- or three-dimensional visual arts done in academic settings, practice, or as personal work. All work must include the name of applicant, date of work, and an indication of whether the work was an academic, professional, or personal project. If the item is part of a group effort, the specific role of the applicant should be included.

All portfolio material must be bound. Portfolio overall size must not be more than 10”x12” (25 cm x 30 cm) and 1” (2.5 cm) thick. The applicant’s name must be clearly visible on the binding. The use of slides is discouraged.

The portfolio should be submitted by mail in a padded envelope to:
Admissions Office
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

The department will keep portfolio materials unless a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope is mailed with the applicant’s portfolio. Portfolios held by the department will be discarded if not retrieved by the applicant in one semester.

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the automotive parts technology program must meet the following physical requirements.

• Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away.
• Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.
• Must be able to visually read information retrieved from our informational sources, computers, and manuals.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology, Chemistry

Technical Standards:

Students must possess fine motor skills which allow them to focus a microscope with fine adjustment and use forceps.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21

Required: Algebra (Math A)
Recommended: Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math B)

• Required: High School Biology or equivalent
• Must be able to visually read computer monitor; must be able to use keyboard and mouse.
• Recommended: Keyboarding, MS Office Professional
• Students are required to join the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The AHIMA offers many valuable resources and up-to-date information in this field.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with recommended SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry (Math A and B)
Recommended: Pre-calculus, Physics

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry Mmath A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics

• Required: Math A (algebra)

Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing skills.

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the culinary arts: baking, production and management program must meet the following physical requirements:

• Perform lab functions while standing on their feet for extended periods of time (up to five hours) daily.
• Be proficient in reading (for guest checks, recipes, and instructional manuals) and mathematics (for recipe conversion, cost control, and calculations associated with food production and service).
• Write with sufficient clarity for communication with faculty, kitchen personnel, and guests.
• Lift 40 pounds from floor to eye level.
• Orally communicate with people six to 10 feet away.
• Visually identify degree of product doneness.
• Walk on a slippery floor while carrying 40 pounds with caution and safety.
• Handle kitchen equipment, including knives, with dexterity and safety.

Work Experience Requirements

The department requires that all students obtain an approved job in the baking industry for a minimum of 320 hours of employment during the summer between the first and second years of the program. This is to enhance skill development and improve career advancement after graduation.

Expenses

In addition to the regular college expenses, the student must purchase decorating tips, a probe thermometer, calculator, and a uniform package from the Alfred State College Campus Bookstore. Uniforms may cost approximately $125-145, depending on the size ordered. All culinary arts: baking production & management students are required to purchase a meal plan. First semester textbooks cost approximately $500 and approximately $100 each succeeding semester. Learn about our culinary arts scholarships.

Required: Algebra, Geometry (Math A), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math B)

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in any of the drafting/CAD programs must meet the following physical requirements:

• Must be able to visually read computer monitor or laptop.
• Must be capable of using digitizing equipment.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.

Recommended: Algebra (Math A); good writing and reading comprehension skills

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the electrical construction and maintenance electrician program must meet the following physical requirements:

• Must be able to visually translate information on analog or digital meters and other test equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to eye level.
• Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away.
• Must be able to read and decipher information found in technical manuals.
• Must be able to adhere to all and perform all safety requirements.

Scholarships

The Margaret Pfuntner Scholarship is awarded to a third-semester student.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics

Required: Algebra (Math A)
Recommended: Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math B)

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology, Chemistry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics

Technical Standards:

Students must be able to physically lift 25 lbs. and possess fine motor skills which allow them to focus a microscope with fine adjustment and use forceps

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Students will be accepted for the heavy equipment operations program based on the strength of their application. Criteria for consideration will include high school average, regents exam scores (if a New York State student), grades in related coursework, results of standardized tests (if available), and additional information provided through letters of recommendation, a personal essay indicating career goals, and a resume. Initial application review will begin on Nov. 1. Therefore, it is very important that you apply in a timely fashion and that the transcript, as well as any supporting documentation, be in the Alfred State Admissions Office prior to this date.

If space is still available after this initial review, applications will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis based on the criteria mentioned above.

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the heavy equipment operations program must meet the following physical requirements.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to perform safely in the laboratory.
• Must be able to communicate orally with a person 20 feet away.
• Must be able to climb, un-aided, onto and off of equipment using three points of contact.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to visually read from a blueprint or drawing.
• Must be able to hear a backup warning alarm.

Required: Algebra (Math A)

Required: Algebra (Math A)
Recommended: Geometry, Biology

Required: Algebra,Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

• History/Social Studies and English concentrations: Algebra (Math A)
• Biology and Chemistry concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology, Chemistry
• Math and Physics concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology and Chemistry or Physics

Required: Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B); Biology; Chemistry or Physics
Recommended: Both Chemistry and Physics

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants for the machine tool technology program must meet the following physical requirements.

• Must be able to perform safely in the shop.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level.
• Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away in a shop environment.
• Must be able to visually decipher an oscilloscope monitor and digital/analog meter, and scan tool displays.
• Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.
• Must be able to understand and retain information found in service repair manuals and use diagnostic flow charts.
• Must be able to visually read an LCD display on welding equipment.
• Must have the dexterity and mobility to weld in all the welding positions to meet all requirements.
• Good eyesight is recommended.

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the masonry program must be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to perform safely in the laboratory.
• Must be able to communicate orally with a person 20 feet away.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to visually read from a blueprint or drawing.
• Must be able to hear a backup warning alarm.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B)
Recommended: Physics

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the motorsports technology program must meet the following physical requirements.Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to eye level without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away.
• Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.
• Must be able to visually read information retrieved from our informational sources, computers, and manuals.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Admission to the BS-Nursing program requires graduation from an approved associate degree nursing or certified diploma program and plans to secure licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse by completion of the first semester in the program. The minimum GPA requirement for admission is 2.00. The applicant's associate degree course work will include at least 30 credits of nursing, eight credits of anatomy and physiology, a lab course in microbiology, and course work in communication, literature, psychology, and sociology. The applicant's diploma course work will include at least 30 credits of nursing, eight credits of anatomy and physiology, a lab course in microbiology, and will follow the voluntary transfer NY State model program. Students may take nine nursing upper level credits prior to matriculating in the BS program.

Students must have an active, unencumbered U.S. license to progress into the second semester of BS-N courses. It is essential that students are able to fully participate in clinical, caring for clients as assigned. Established entrance requirements for nursing students include being able to:

• ambulate (walk) without assistive devices
• lift at least 30 pounds
• function in a safe manner, not placing clients in jeopardy
• maintain confidentiality in regard to professional practice
• perform effectively under stress, adjusting to changing situations
• communicate effectively orally and in writing

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra2/ Trigonometry (Math A and B), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B)
Recommended: Physics

• Required: Successful completion of an associate's degree (AAS, AA, AS, or AOS) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Students must either possess an AAS, AA, AS, or AOS degree or have amassed at least 60 credit hours toward a degree, including courses that fulfill five different general education fields.
• Students entering the program should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• A laptop computer will be required of all technology management majors. See laptop specifications.
• Students entering this program from an AOS degree program are accepted in the program as ASOP students until completion of the following bridge courses: Nutrition (either the Wellsville or Alfred campus version), PLSC 1053 or PLSC 1043, MATH 1123 or MATH 1033, COMP 1503, HIST 1143 or HIST 2153, and American History.

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology, Chemistry
Recommended: Physics