Frequently Asked Questions about Orientation

Can I get my textbooks while I’m there for Orientation?: It is recommended that you get your textbooks after the first day of classes. Most students use their Campus Spending Account to acquire textbooks and supplies. This account does not become active until after academic registration.
Does the Short Line bus schedule allow me time to finish the entire orientation agenda?: The bus schedule does not allow time for you to complete the orientation program including registering for your fall classes. If you are arriving by bus, it will be necessary for you to stay overnight an additional evening in order to be able to participate in the entire day's program. Please contact the Orientation Office by phone: (607) 587-3114 or e-mail: orientation [at] alfredstate [dot] edu.
How important is it for parents to attend?: Alfred State College believes that appropriate parental involvement is an essential component of student success. For many, the anwer to this question depends upon the individual family and its student.
I am a transfer student. Do I need to attend Orientation?: It is recommended that you do. Not all colleges have the same academic policies and procedures. Orientation will familiarize you with Alfred's way of doing business.
Is orientation mandatory?: It is very strongly encouraged, although it is not mandatory. There is an abundance of information that needs to be passed on to new students with orientation being the primary way of providing this information to them. In addition, students will schedule classes and have their pictures taken for their campus ID cards. The $100 orientation fee will be assessed whether or not the student participates in orientation.
Is the orientation fee part of my tuition bill?: Yes. All full-time new and transfer students (excluding internet students) will be assessed a mandatory $100 orientation fee on their tuition bill. Optional guest, sibling, and accommodation fees should be processed online using BannerWeb when you register for orientation.
My son/daughter is working. How important is it for him/her to be at Orientation?: Usually, college costs more than a student earns in a few extra days of work. There is an incredible amount of information that new students need to be made aware of. Orientation is the best way of getting this information to new students.
My student needs to take a placement test. How do I make these arrangements?: Please contact The Learning Center for information and to set up an appointment for placement testing.
Since I will be attending classes in Wellsville, why do I need to attend the sessions in Alfred?: Even though you may be attending the School of Applied Technology in Wellsville, you are still an Alfred State student. Certain policies and procedures that will be covered during Orientation are important and pertain to all students.
What does the Orientation fee cover?: Orientation isn't a moneymaker. The costs passed on to you are for printing, postage, student staff, overnight accommodations, and the programs and activities that occur during summer Orientation and for fall start-up activities.
Will there be an opportunity to meet with my academic dean?: Yes, that's very likely. There are academic overview sessions for students & parents, and the deans of Arts & Sciences, Management & Engineering Technology, & Applied Technology (Wellsville) or their representatives will be participating.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orientation