Frequently Asked Questions about All Topics

Yes, the Alfred State College Development Fund is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts to the College are therefore tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

SAT or ACT scores are required for students applying for a baccalaureate-level program. On the SAT exam we look for a 1000 combined score on the Math and Critical Reading section. On the ACT exam we look for a composite score of 21 or better. At this time we are not looking at the writing portion of the SAT or ACT for admission purposes. We do not require students to take any SAT subject tests. Students applying for an associate-level program are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. However we encourage all students to submit one or both of these standardized test scores.

Students who wish to be considered for some scholarships and intercollegiate sports must also submit SAT/ACT scores.

Students wishing to be considered for the Bachelor of Architecture program are recommended to have a SAT score of 1100 (Critical Reading and Math) or an ACT composite score of a 24.

There are many scholarships available. Scholarships are based on academic merit. The consideration process for scholarships varies. Some scholarships will require a separate application or additional information. There are other scholarships available which will be considered as part of the application process. For further information: Scholarships.

Yes, donors can choose to remain anonymous. Alfred State always respects a donor's stated wish for privacy.

Yes, allergy serum and allergists’ instructions must be brought to the Health Center by the student. At that time, they will be provided with information regarding times and days that serum can be administered. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their injection schedules and come for injections.

New York State law requires anyone born on or after 1/1/57 and taking six credit hours or more to provide the Health Center proof of two measles, one mumps, and one rubella immunization administered after their first birthday.

Public Health Law 2167 requires students to sign a meningitis response form. A meningitis immunization is not required; however, if you have received one, please place the type and date of immunization on the form.

The TOEFL exam is required for all international students except those whose native language is English.  The minimum TOEFL score required is 500 on the paper exam (61 on the Internet-based exam).  Be sure and request that an official score report be sent to Alfred State.  The college's code number is 2522. Results from the IELTS exam may be substituted for the TOEFL exam. The SAT is required for baccalaureate level programs and for scholarship consideration.

Yes, full-time, matriculated students can cross register for courses at certain participating colleges for courses not available at Alfred State College. Cross registration is only allowed for the fall and spring semesters. Tuition is not assessed but students must pay any fees required by the visited school.

Information on activities is useful in providing additional information and a more complete picture of the applicant. However, courses taken and grades received are the major factor in determining the admissions decision.

The nearest airport is the Greater Rochester International Airport. The airport is located 70 miles (112 kilometers) north of Alfred on Interstate 390.

1. In Banner Web click Continue, then click on: Enter Secure Area
2. Login: Enter your Social Security Number - e.g., 999999999 - or your Alfred State College Student ID Number, and your login PIN.

First Time Users

The first time you login to Banner Web your user ID will be your 800 ID#. If you do not know this you can use your SS#. The PIN will be sent shortly after applying to the mailing address you provided on your Alfred State application.

After you enter your user ID and PIN, you will be asked to create a new login PIN (six characters, alpha, numeric digits, or a combination of both.) This screen will ask you to re-enter your initial PIN (which is randomly generated) and then enter your new six-character PIN, and to verify your new PIN. Click on Login.

Returning Users

Use the login PIN number you created the first time you used the system. If you have forgotten your PIN, enter your User ID (Social Security # or your 800 Student Number), and click on Forgot Pin. Your self-established hint question will appear. When you answer this question correctly, Banner Web will allow you to reset your PIN. Please remember your response to your hint question is case sensitive.

NOTE: WHEN CREATING YOUR NEW LOGIN PIN, BE SURE TO MAKE IT: 1) easy to remember, and 2) a six-character alpha-numeric PIN. The feature requiring you to submit a self-established hint question and answer will assist you if you forget your PIN in the future.

1. In Banner Web click Continue, then click on: Enter Secure Area
2. Login: Enter your Social Security Number - e.g., 999999999 - or your Alfred State College Student ID Number, and your login PIN.

First Time Users

The first time you login to Banner Web your user ID will be your 800 ID#. If you do not know this you can use your SS#. The PIN will be sent shortly after applying to the mailing address you provided on your Alfred State application.

After you enter your user ID and PIN, you will be asked to create a new login PIN (six characters, alpha, numeric digits, or a combination of both.) This screen will ask you to re-enter your initial PIN (which is randomly generated) and then enter your new six-character PIN, and to verify your new PIN. Click on Login.

Returning Users

Use the login PIN number you created the first time you used the system. If you have forgotten your PIN, enter your User ID (Social Security # or your 800 Student Number), and click on Forgot Pin. Your self-established hint question will appear. When you answer this question correctly, Banner Web will allow you to reset your PIN. Please remember your response to your hint question is case sensitive.

NOTE: WHEN CREATING YOUR NEW LOGIN PIN, BE SURE TO MAKE IT: 1) easy to remember, and 2) a six-character alpha-numeric PIN. The feature requiring you to submit a self-established hint question and answer will assist you if you forget your PIN in the future.

1. In Banner Web click Continue, then click on: Enter Secure Area
2. Login: Enter your Social Security Number - e.g., 999999999 - or your Alfred State College Student ID Number, and your login PIN.

First Time Users

The first time you login to Banner Web your user ID will be your 800 ID#. If you do not know this you can use your SS#. The PIN will be sent shortly after applying to the mailing address you provided on your Alfred State application.

After you enter your user ID and PIN, you will be asked to create a new login PIN (six characters, alpha, numeric digits, or a combination of both.) This screen will ask you to re-enter your initial PIN (which is randomly generated) and then enter your new six-character PIN, and to verify your new PIN. Click on Login.

Returning Users

Use the login PIN number you created the first time you used the system. If you have forgotten your PIN, enter your User ID (Social Security # or your 800 Student Number), and click on Forgot Pin. Your self-established hint question will appear. When you answer this question correctly, Banner Web will allow you to reset your PIN. Please remember your response to your hint question is case sensitive.

NOTE: WHEN CREATING YOUR NEW LOGIN PIN, BE SURE TO MAKE IT: 1) easy to remember, and 2) a six-character alpha-numeric PIN. The feature requiring you to submit a self-established hint question and answer will assist you if you forget your PIN in the future.

Approximately one month before classes start, a letter will be sent to you indicating who your adviser is and where his/her office is located.

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.

It depends on the student. For the most part, once the college bill is paid, most expenses are covered! Students have a safe, clean, comfortable place to live. Their food needs are, for the most part, addressed by their meal plan. Their entertainment is, for the most part, free.

The school had its beginning in 1908 as the State School of Agriculture. It was incorporated into the State University of New York in 1948. However, most of the buildings have been constructed since 1960.

We love creating events that have a personal touch. We can help you create any kind of event that you can imagine, depending on your budget and time frame.

Absolutely. When classes are not in session, a variety of dorm-style rooms are available. The townhouses offer two-story apartment-style living for your attendees with kitchens, single rooms, shared bathrooms, and air conditioning.

Yes, $100 per week.

Yes there is assistance available. Contact your Designated School Official in the International Education Office for further details.

Please let us know if you or any of your guests have special dietary needs. We will gladly accommodate their needs.

It is to the student's benefit to submit the $150 deposit as soon as possible. By doing so, he/she will secure a spot in his/her chosen major as well as in a residence hall.  If a student submits the $150 deposit and then decides not to attend Alfred State, he/she has until May 1 to request, in writing a full refund.

Parking is plentiful at the Lake Lodge. For on-campus events during the months of August to May, evenings and weekends are the best bet for providing easy parking for your guests. During class times, parking can be difficult but we can arrange an alternative parking location and provide shuttle service for your guests for a small transportation fee.

The mathematics courses listed require either a scientific calculator or a graphing calculator. You may purchase these calculators at the Campus Store so you can be prepared for the first day of class.

This is called challenging a course and you must be a matriculated student in order to do so. If you have already earned a grade in the particular course or are currently registered in the course, you cannot challenge it. You can see if a course can be challenged by contacting the department chair of that particular academic area. If they agree to process the challenge, you must take and pass an exam.  Various fees will apply.

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.

There are 18 intercollegiate sports (see list below) and a wide variety of intramural sports available. For further information see the intramural sports page.

• Baseball
• Men's Basketball
• Women's Basketball
• Men's Cross Country
• Women's Cross Country
• Football, Lacrosse
• Men's Soccer
• Women's Soccer
• Softball
• Men's Swimming
• Women's Swimming
• Men's Indoor Track & Field
• Women's Indoor Track & Field
• Men's Outdoor Track & Field
• Women's Outdoor Track & Field
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Student and Exchange Visitor Information System- It is the tracking system used by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement under the Department of Homeland Security.  The Designated School Official is the local agent to keep track of the student.  This all helps you keep your status legal.

The male/female ratio is 3:2.  The reason?  Our Wellsville applied technology programs (auto body, building construction, drafting, etc.) consist mostly of male students.  Female students are more than welcome to enter these programs!

The student/faculty ratio is 20:1.  Classes are small enough for every student to receive individual attention.

Alfred State College offers over 70 academic majors in six different categories.  These include majors within the agriculture, applied technology, business, engineering technology, health related, and liberal arts and sciences areas.

The Plotter Room is located in the Engineering Technology Building, room 213.

Alfred State is located in the village of Alfred, New York, in rural western New York State. The village of Alfred is a small, safe town with a permanent population of 2,000 people. We are located in the foothills of the Alleghany Mountains in Alfred, New York. The community is peaceful and the people are very friendly and helpful to students. Another school, Alfred University, is also located in the village. The college is about 300 miles (482 kilometers) west of New York City, 90 miles (144 kilometers) southeast of Buffalo, New York, and 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Rochester, New York. Learn more about the area.

The Alfred state athletic department has had great success in helping student-athletes continue thier collegiate athletic and academic careers. Former Alfred State student athletes have participated at the NCAA Division I, II, and III level and at NAIA institutions. Former athletes have played at Kansas University, the University of Arkansas, the University of Buffalo, and Delaware State University just to name a few. Former Alfred State College athletes have also played professional baseball, football, and competed in national road racing circuits.

Students attending classes on campus and taking six credit hours or more must have a health form on file at the Health Center. This includes a physical.

You must inform the International Student Services Office along with Residential Life to make arrangements.

Like most other public universities, Alfred State receives less than one-third of its revenues directly from state government. At times, federal and state dollars are allocated to specific projects or infrastructure needs. Tuition accounts for a small percentage of College revenues.

Alfred State must rely on private donations to support the remaining needs - everything from scholarships to faculty hiring and retention to equipment for classrooms and laboratories. When new buildings are built, state funds pay for the actual cost of construction - not for the furnishings needed to bring those spaces to life. Gifts and endowments provide financial strength to Alfred State.

You may audit a course with permission from the instructor of the course. If you are a current student or over age 60, you will not be charged any tuition. If you are not enrolled as a student at ASC, you will have to pay a non-refundable fee at the time of registration. Auditors will not receive college credit for audited courses and cannot use these courses toward financial aid eligibility. Further information is available <-- LINK NEEDED -->

Yes, designated singles are available in the MacKenzie Complex, Getman, and R/C Halls, and in our new townhouse complex on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to have a single room is very slim, especially for freshmen. Residency in the townhouses is limited to continuing/returning students.

Based on observations, freshmen generally have a more positive experience when they have a roommate. There is an additional cost for singles. To be put on the list, you need to check the "single room" option when completing your online Residence Hall Preference Survey.

Password security is an important part of Alfred State's security. Passwords are always case-sensitive, which means a lower-case "a" is different from an upper-case "A". The minimum password length is eight characters. Also, your password must contain at least two of the following: alphabetical, numeric, and symbol characters. When you change your password, you can not use the same password you used the previous six times. This is called the password history, and ensures users create new passwords more frequently instead of "bouncing" between a few different passwords.

No, but if a student would like to bring their own computer from home, access to the college network is available in all residence hall rooms. Laptop computers are available to purchase through the Campus Bookstore.

There are washers and dryers in every residence hall available for use on a first come, first serve basis. A system called LaundryView is available on-line to assist students in tracking machine availability.

There are times when a student is expected to go home. Unless a student is an approved resident of an extended stay area, students are required to vacate campus facilities when classes are concluded. For more information, consult the License for Residence, our agreement with you for residential services.

Your username and password are your responsibility and should not be shared with anyone else. By sharing your account with others, you violate several Computing Policies as well as the Student Conduct Code. Violations of these policies and codes can result in account revocation, disciplinary action, and even expulsion. If you believe someone else is using your account, please change your password immediately. If you would like to report the incident, please contact the Help Desk at (607) 587-4357 or helpdesk@alfredstate.edu.

All students who reside on campus must have a meal plan. Meal plan options can be designed to fit your budget.

There are no additional fees for Internet access. When students connect their machine to the network, Internet access is provided.  Students living in dormitories are required to register their computers on the network prior to accessing the Internet.

No. ACES buses make three trips in the morning and three in the afternoon to and from Wellsville. Students are encouraged to use this free service; however, they can drive their own vehicles.

Two scholarships are automatically awarded to international students who qualify. An application is not necessary for these scholarships. These scholarships are only available to students beginning their studies in August. Learn more about the international student scholarships.

Room sign-ups for returning students occur in late March. Returning students are given first opportunity to select their preferred housing style. Freshmen and transfer students are assigned to rooms over the summer, priority based on receipt of deposit. As a freshman or transfer student, you can request a certain residence hall or lifestyle, but Residential Life cannot always honor your request. For example, single rooms are heavily requested and only people who paid their deposit early will be assigned to one of those halls. There are opportunities for room and residence hall changes during the first week of classes of each semester. After that first week, room changes are only made in emergency situations.

Yes, a student may choose his/her roommate. On your BannerWeb Room Preference Survey, there is a section designated for this purpose. Students may choose their own roommates if both students agree to live with each other and write each other's name on the residence hall selection form. The Office of Residential Life will attempt to honor these requests. Any questions concerning room assignments should be directed to the Residential Life Office at (607) 587‑4326 or 1-800-4-ALFRED.

All standard double rooms are furnished with two of each of the following: beds and mattresses (twin size, extra long), floor or ceiling lamps, dressers, closets, desks, desk chairs, and mirrors. Furniture assigned to your room is your responsibility - it's for your room only and must not be removed or traded with other students.

Our online master calendar, Cable Channel 3, the Tor Echo (student newspaper), and WETD-FM provide real-time updates of activities and programming on-campus. If students are bored, they are not looking hard enough.

The Blackboard Resources page contains information for online learning and help for Blackboard.

The Web site for online learning is http://blackboard.alfredstate.edu. Notice there is no "www" in the Web address.  Enter your Alfred State College username and password to login.

New students will need to fill out the SUNY application. The SUNY application is available at www.suny.edu . In order to consider your application for admission, we require an official high school transcript. Students who have completed college-level coursework should also supply official college transcripts. In some cases there may be additional information needed. To check on the status of your application, you can log in to the secure area of BannerWeb.

All lab computers, and computers part of the alfredstate.edu domain, can be used to change your password. You will need to know your username and old password in order to change your password. The easiest way to change your password is to press Ctrl-Alt-Del keys. There should be a "Change Password" button listed. Click on this button. There are several text boxes to be filled in. The domain can be listed as asc or alfredstate.edu. You will need to fill in the old password, and type in a new password twice, and click OK.

You must contact AP/CLEP and request an official transcript be sent to the Student Records and Financial Services Office, Alfred State College, Alfred, NY 14802. Once we receive your official transcript, the Transfer Office will notify you via e-mail of the credits which were transferred.

Students can access and update their own personal information by selecting the Personal Information Menu after logging in to the secure area of BannerWeb for Students. Changes can also be submitted to the Student Records and Financial Services Office by printing and completing the Student Data Change Form.

Your academic transcript is composed of all credit-bearing coursework you attempted or completed at Alfred State College as well as any degree(s) conferred. If you plan to attend another college after leaving Alfred, or if you are a high school student applying to colleges other than Alfred State, do not forget to submit a signed request to have your transcript sent to your new college.

Request Your Transcript Using BannerWeb

If you were enrolled in 1974 or later, you may request your transcript using your BannerWeb account (click on Continue, then click on Enter Secure Area). Log into your account, select Student Services and Financial Aid, select Student Record, and then select Request Printed/Official Transcript. Use the look up feature to select the institution you wish to send your transcript to, OR click on Continue to enter the name and address of the recipient yourself. Be sure to select submit when you are done. You may also view the status of your transcript requests. Your transcript will be printed on the next business day if you have requested that it be sent immediately. The Student Records and Financial Services Office will seal and mail the transcript at that time.

Request Your Transcript from the Student Records and Financial Services Office

If you are unable to request your official transcripts using BannerWeb, you may request your transcript by going to the Student Records and Financial Services Office or you can print and fill out a Transcript Request Form to mail to the Student Records and Financial Services Office. Also, you can mail or fax a signed letter requesting that the Student Records and Financial Services Office send your transcript. We do not accept any phone or e-mail requests due to security considerations. There is NO FEE for this service.

Mail your request to:

Alfred State College
Attention: Student Records and Financial Services Office
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Our fax number is (607) 587-3287.

If you mail or fax your request, the following information is required:

1. Name (include maiden name if married)
2. Social security number
3. Mailing address and phone number where you can be reached in case we have any questions in processing your request
4. Years you attended Alfred State College
5. Address or the fax number where your transcript is to be sent
6. Your written signature

Be aware that faxed transcripts are generally considered "unofficial". Usually it takes about 2 - 3 working days for your request to be processed. Please allow two weeks to process your requests during registration and final grade periods.

If you want final grades for the semester you are currently enrolled in to be included, you must note to have the transcript sent at the end of the semester. Requests for FINAL transcripts can be made any time prior to the end of the current semester.

Remember - The Student Records and Financial Services Office will not send transcripts without the student's signature each time one is requested. Also, the Student Records and Financial Services Office cannot release copies of a student's transcripts from other institutions. Students must request these directly from the schools they have attended. You may obtain/print unofficial copies of your transcript from BannerWeb.

Note - If you have any financial obligations with Alfred State College or you have not returned all equipment or supplies borrowed from the College, such as library books, athletic equipment, etc., your transcripts will be held until these obligations have been cleared.

Register and pay for credit courses using the Continuing Education Registration form* on BannerWeb. *Please note that this process may only be used by non-matriculated students to register for credit courses.

See CCET's Registration Instructions page for more information.  

To register, see CCET's Registration Instructions page.

Degree evaluations can be viewed online through the secure area of BannerWeb for students. Click on Student Services/Financial Aid, then on Student Records and then Degree Evaluation. Any questions concerning your academic progress should be directed to your adviser or department chairperson.

The Wellsville campus is approximately 15 miles away (a 20‑minute drive). Students can use the free Alfred State bus service to get to the Wellsville campus, or they can use their own cars.

Passwords last approximately 120 days. This means if you set a new password today, approximately four months from now it will expire. When you log into Webmail, or a computer on the Alfred State Domain, such as a lab computer, you will receive a password expiration reminder approximately 14 days before your password expires. Once your password has expired, you will need to immediately change your password upon your next successful logon. Until you change an expired password, you will not be able to access Alfred State College resources. Although password expiration is around 120 days, it is recommended you change your password at least once in the middle of each semester. If you suspect someone is using your account, change your password immediately. Keep in mind if you change your password on a regular basis, you will not have to worry about password expirations at all.

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Approximately 75% of students live on campus.

It all depends on the student how often they should go home. Residential Life recommends students stay on campus, especially on the weekend, as much as possible. College is a full-time job. For your student to succeed academically as well as socially, a tremendous amount of time must be committed. If your student is a four-and-one-half-day a week participant, leaving campus every weekend, there is no possibility of achieving the full college experience. That's a big loss from our perspective!

Contact the Help Desk to resolve any other account or password questions. Phone: (607) 587-4357. Email: helpdesk@alfredstate.edu. The Help Desk is located in the basement of the Hinkle Library.

Yes, we do accept most AP/CLEP/IB credits. A list of acceptable AP/CLEP/IB Courses with the required grades can be found in the Transfer Students section of the Alfred State College Web site.

You must send a signed letter requesting a replacement diploma and include a fee of $25 made payable to SUNY Alfred College.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for receipt of the diploma as we have to special order these.

There are many things we can do. In addition to a professional coordinator, each of our residential facilities is staffed by student assistants, resident assistants and community assistants, whose primary responsibility is the development of community among their residents. Building a community among students from every race, background, and belief system is a big task. RAs and CAs are very active in getting students involved in campus programming and services. That is the best interest for everyone.

First, we'll get both sides of the story. Please encourage your student to visit with the building Residence Director immediately. The RD is a professional staff person assigned to building operations. It's his/her job to see that our number one goal as a department, "the maintenance of a supportive education environment," is achieved. The RD will then speak with both parties, determine appropriate action, and recommend remedies. Your student's success is important to us, just like it is to you.

In many cases, students are able to transfer credits. You are expected to provide an official transcript from any prior college attendance. This transcript will be evaluated by personnel from the Student Records and Financial Services Office and academic department chairs as appropriate. Information will be provided as to what credits transfer. Please refer to our online transfer manual.

Generally a parent is not notified. If your student is 18 years of age or older, a law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits colleges from sharing confidential information like grades and disciplinary status with parents. This is a general provision. FERPA has been amended to allow campuses to share concerns relative to personal safety and/or significant alcohol or substance abuse issues with parents and Alfred State is very aggressive in incorporating you in the solutions phase of concerns of this nature.

Yes.  If you or your family are experiencing any type of change in income, family size or other forms of economic hardship it is possible to appeal your awards.  The appeal needs to be in writing and may require certain types of documentation.  Contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office for more information and assistance.

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.

*All new and transfer Health Information Technology and Coding & Reimbursement Specialist students will receive an e-mail with login information for an online orientation course.

Alfred State has partnered with Hewlett-Packard to offer laptop recommendations to our students. Through the campus partnership with HP we can be confident that the machines offered will meet the needs of our students. These models include business class hardware and on-campus support at a discounted academic price. When purchasing a laptop through the partner program you have the ability to bring your computer to the Computer Help Desk if you encounter a hardware or software problem. As part of the laptop program when you bring your computer to the Help Desk you are eligible for a loaner to use while your laptop is being repaired. You also have the option to purchase accidental damage protection for your laptop which will cover unpredictable events including spills, drops, and other accidental damage. Before choosing a laptop for college you should visit the Laptop Required Curriculums page to see the specifications required for your curriculum.

No, all students reside on the Alfred Campus and are housed in one of the 12 residence halls on campus.

There is an honors program. The program includes additional projects and service. Please contact Professor Terry Morgan at morgantm@alfredstate.edu for additional information.

Freshmen can choose to live anywhere on campus. All residence halls are usually made up of a mix of freshmen and upperclass students.

It is mandatory for all students to live on campus unless they are waived due to special circumstances. Examples of special circumstances include residing with a parent or legal guardian and commuting fewer than 60 miles one way, married, age 24 or older, or have children. Students may also live off campus if they meet the academic eligibility criteria. A housing waiver application must be completed for the Residential Life Office to consider off-campus housing.

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. Also, one of the main components of the student's day will be to schedule classes.

All new and transfer students for fall semester will register for their classes during summer orientation. New students for the spring semester as well as all re-admit students will receive information in their acceptance packets on how to register for classes.

Students who are ready to graduate must apply online using Banner Web for Students to show their intent to graduate.

The room cost is based on the type (standard double, single, or townhouse) and/or size (small, large, or double single) of room. Each residential student is required to get a meal plan which should be figured in when you're doing your budget.

For more information, call 1-800-4-ALFRED and ask to speak to the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

The room cost is based on the type (standard double, single, or townhouse) and/or size (small, large, or double single) of room. Each residential student is required to get a meal plan which should be figured in when you're doing your budget.

For more information, call 1-800-4-ALFRED and ask to speak to the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

Any recent computer with Windows or Mac operating systems and a high speed Internet connection should enable students to use Blackboard’s features successfully. Cookies, Java, ActiveX, and pop-ups all need to be enabled in your Web browser. We have determined that wireless Internet connections are less reliable than hard-wired connections when using Blackboard and will cause problems during tests.

Typically, the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are certified to be fully compatible with Blackboard’s features. (However, this is not always the case.) In addition, Blackboard has established support for use with Google Chrome and Apple Safari. The Web site below contains information on which browsers are best suited for using Blackboard.

http://help-archives.blackboard.com/Blackboard-Learn/9.1/SP09/EN-US/NAHE/Student/Content/_about/about_browsers.htm

Software requirements vary from course to course, but typically include media players, Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office file viewers. Many of these are free downloads available from their respective Web sites.

The following student services offices are located in the Student Development Center:

Counseling Services - where students can go for help with academic stress, college adjustments, relationship conflict, drinking, drug abuse, depression, suicide, and adult problems. Both individual and group sessions are available. All counseling provided is strictly confidential.

The Learning Center (TLC) - provides students with peer tutoring services. These tutors meet with the student when it is mutually convenient. The peer tutors are students who have previously completed the course with a B average or better. Professional tutors are also available.

TLC assists both learning and physically disabled students. The staff can provide Braille books, taped books, and readers. Additional materials are available for deaf students.

The campus is actively upgrading the number of data ports available in student dorm rooms.  For rooms that still have one data port, a competitively priced switch can be purchased at the campus bookstore.

Most laptops will have built in wireless cards, so connecting to the campus network is not limited by the number of data ports in a room.

International students interested in being considered for admission should complete the four-part international student application.  In addition to the completed application, official academic and financial documentation is required.  Unless the student's native language is English, the TOEFL exam is also required. Results from the IELTS or STEP EIKEN exam may be substituted for the TOEFL exam. Entrance requirements vary by major, but most require a solid background in math and science.

Once completed application materials have arrived at Alfred State, a decision regarding admission will be made within two weeks.

You will be able to drop a class during a semester per academic regulations and by dates on the academic calendar. Depending when the class is dropped, a fee may be charged and your financial aid may be affected. Contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office for further information.

Contact Admissions at (607) 587-4215 or 1-800-4-ALFRED.

All of our residence hall communities have their own special attributes.  As a student at Alfred State College you can choose from a number of different residence hall lifestyles all with unique amenities.  You can choose to live in one of our corridor residence halls which include Braddon Hall, Burdick Hall, Getman Hall, Peet Hall, Shults Hall, and R/C Hall.  These residence halls consist of several rooms and a bathroom(s) opening onto a long hallway.  Another option is one of our suite style residence halls which include MacKenzie North, South, East, and West, Main Gate A, and Main Gate B.  These residence halls have three or four rooms sharing a common lounge and bathroom.  We also provide an opportunity for students to take advantage of townhouse living right on campus.  Each townhouse has a living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, and single room for each of the six students residing there.  For more information about living on campus, please call the Residential Life Office at (607) 587-4326.

Costs can be found on our international student tuition and costs page. These costs do not include tools or a laptop computer that are requirements for some majors. Other than scholarships, financial aid is not available for international students.

There are plenty of ways for a student to become involved with activities on campus. There are over 50 clubs and organizations ranging from student government and academic related clubs, to clubs like Outdoor Recreation and Karate. Click here for a complete listing of clubs and organizations.

Both Counseling Services and a Learning Center are available. The Counseling Services Office is where students can go for help for a wide variety of issues. The Learning Center provides students with tutoring services. In addition, students with learning or physical disabilities can go to the Learning Center for assistance.

There are many jobs on-campus, including work study, dining services, and various jobs through Student Activities and Athletics.

There are more than 70 different clubs and activities available on campus. Different types of clubs and activities include intramural sports, academic clubs, and special interest clubs. See our clubs and organizations page for a complete list.

Accepted students or current students who have filed a FAFSA will begin to receive financial aid award letters in late March or approximately 3 weeks after you file your completed FAFSA, whichever date is later. Once a processed FAFSA has been received by Alfred State, students may also check the status of their aid and any requirements on BannerWeb. Students with an active campus e-mail account will receive financial aid notices via their e-mail account.

If you purchased a laptop through the HP laptop partner program with Alfred State, your laptop can be fully supported at the Technology Services Computer Help Desk. You can be given a loaner laptop, if available, to use while your laptop is being repaired at the Computer Help Desk. Warranty service is provided by a HP certified technician. The college can only provide limited services for laptops that have not been purchased through the HP laptop partner program.

Students may experience problems working in Blackboard if they have any pop-up blockers, firewalls, antivirus, and browser toolbars enabled on their computer. Students may not be able to click on test links or may have problems submitting tests or discussion items when pop-up blockers are enabled. Students may experience browser “freeze-ups” or unexpected “kick-outs” when third-party toolbars such as Google or Yahoo are installed on the student’s computer.

We recommend you add our Alfred State Blackboard Web sites below to a list of “trusted sites” using the tools menu of your browser, and set the security level to a lower setting. This will automatically enable many features in Blackboard to work smoothly. Be sure only trusted sites are added to this list.

• http://blackboard.alfredstate.edu
• https://blackboard.alfredstate.edu

During the week, our first operation opens at 6:30 a.m. and our last operation closes at 11 p.m. Food is available throughout the day and evening. On the weekends, our first operation opens at 11 a.m. and the last operation closes at 11 p.m.

Notify the Health Center staff about your special diet. A special diet must be submitted to the Dining Services management staff. They will review the diet with you and make sure we have the proper items available so that you get good nutrition. We can accommodate any kind of diet restriction. Communicating a special dietary need early is important to ensure proper nutrition is being met.

While course listings are added to your Blackboard list by automatic data transfer from our Banner system, you can hide unused courses so they don’t appear in your list on the My Institution page. Start by moving your mouse over the upper right corner of the My Courses box until the gear icon appears, then click on it.

Next, uncheck the boxes beneath Course Name, Course ID, and Announcements of any courses you want to hide from your view. Then, click Submit at the top or bottom of the page.

Your courses are not really gone, just hidden from your list. You can reverse the process to make them reappear.

Yes! Effective April 1, 2010, a new policy went into effect that says:

Any veteran, as defined in section 360 of the New York State Education Law, in attendance as a student at the college shall be exempt from parking fees upon submission by the veteran of a written request for exemption together with written certification by the veteran that such veteran was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from such service.

No, the SkyDrive can currently only be accessed through the Web. You will have to access your SkyDrive at http://skydrive.live.com/.

Students may change their meal plan selection only during the first two weeks of the fall semester. After that, you can change your meal plan when you process your bill for the spring semester. Only new students who enter Alfred in January will have two weeks in the spring semester to modify their meal plan.

Our courses are designed so that you will not have to be physically present on campus at anytime to complete coursework. Generally speaking you will not have to access your course at any specific time. However, there will be deadline dates and times for assignments. Each course syllabus will address these deadline issues.

No, unless you are not returning for the spring semester.  We do, however, ask that you take anything of value such as laptops, cash, video games, etc., home with you.

No. The policy, as allowed by SUNY Policy 560.3, only extends to students.

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@alfredstate.edu.

Yes. Although, keep in mind that your student permit is free of charge and temporary permits are already free for the first 24 hours.  A request for a free week-long temporary permit would still require completion of the application for exemption and proof of honorable discharge or honorable release.

For the Fall semester, Meal plans can only be revised downward during the first two weeks of school. If you would like to increase your meal plan, you can do that at any time. When you process your bill for the Spring semester, you may select any meal plan at that time. Students who enter Alfred State as a new student or a transfer in the Spring semester have two weeks to change their meal plan selection.

Final Grade Reports for registered students will be available by going online to BannerWeb. Students wishing to review their grades and/or print out hard copies of them must use this system, as grades will not be distributed or mailed to their homes by the Student Records and Financial Services Office. Grades will generally be available online the day after grades are due from the faculty.

Access Your Grades on BannerWeb

• Go to BannerWeb.
• Select Continue.
• Select Enter Secure Area.
• User ID: Enter your social security number or 800#.
• Enter your PIN.  If you forgot your PIN, you may contact the Help Desk (607) 587-HELP.
• Select Student Services & Financial Aid.
• Select Student Record.
• You can look up midterm or final grades by semester.

If you would like to request a specific roommate, you will need to obtain that person’s Roommate Sharable ID (available from the Residential Life menu in BannerWeb) and enter it on the housing survey.  You must also obtain your Sharable ID and give it to your roommate.   To ensure placement with your requested roommate, your answers to some questions must match the answers of your requested roommate.  See the Housing Preference Survey for more information.

Select your meal plan when you pay your bill online. Or, go to the ACES Business Office, on the first floor of Central Dining Hall, during the first days of school to select a meal plan.

Through student announcements, a sign in University Police, our Web site, and word of mouth through other veterans. We are hopeful all veterans that are Alfred State students will take advantage of this courtesy. 

If you are unable to log into Blackboard after your mailbox has been moved, you will need to first log into NetID and change your password, then login to Live.com before you will be able to log into Blackboard.

No. This is a new policy added into Section IV. (B), effective at Alfred State as of April 1, 2010.

Before parking registration begins for fall 2010 semester, a standard form will be created, approved, and available that will allow you to request the exemption without crafting your own letter. 

The selection process that is used for your room assignment is completed through the online housing preference survey.  The Office of Residential Life strives to place you in a location that reflects your survey responses.  There is a period when students who wish to relocate can do so (based on space availability). This open room change period occurs for three days at the start of each semester. During this open room change period, students may move to any available space with the permission of the Resident Director (RD). At the completion of the open room change period, elective relocation ends.

Please check your homeowner’s insurance policy to verify if the student’s belongings are covered.  The College recommends students obtain renters insurance if not covered under their parent’s policy.

Your SkyDrive can be used to store anything you would like, such as documents you would like to access from anywhere, files, and pictures.  Each Student has a 25GB SkyDrive.

Microsoft’s Live@EDU is the new host for student e-mail accounts at Alfred State. Live@EDU is the type of account you will have, which will allow you access to certain resources. Having a Live@EDU account means you will have access to many Microsoft resources for free. You will have “cloud-based” storage for documents and pictures as well as access to programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote all right from the Web. However, having a Live@EDU account does not mean your e-mail address will change to Username@Live.edu, it will remain Username@alfredstate.edu.

It is important to remember that communication is the key to an effective roommate relationship.  If you and your roommate take the time to discuss any problems and work together to solve those problems, then you are off to a good start.  However, sometimes difficulties may arise that need more attention.  If this type of situation does occur, please seek assistance from your resident assistant (RA) or residence director (RD).  Your RA and RD are trained to assist you and your roommate to solve any problems you may be having.

You will be asked to provide medical documentation to our Office of Health Services.  If approved, and space is available, we will do our best to provide you with appropriate accommodations.  Please be aware that there is an additional charge for single room accommodations.

Meal deals or value meals are pre-defined menu items at each on-campus dining facility. Check the menu boards at each location. Meal deals/value meals usually equal one swipe of your meal plan.

As of July 12, 2010 - Alfred State College e-mail is being hosted by Microsoft, which means all of the student e-mail accounts were migrated to Live@EDU. Your username will continue to be Username@alfredstate.edu. Your username will still be the first six characters of your last name, the first character in your first name and your middle initial (LLLLLLFM@alfredstate.edu).

E.g., if your name is John E. Smith, your e-mail address/username would be SmithJE@alfredstate.edu. If you do not have a middle initial, it would be SmithJ@alfredstate.edu.

Note: Your username might have a number appended to the end if there are other students with a similar name.

Please refer to the guide to moving & packing page for a complete listing.

Alfred State Student e-mail accounts are now being hosted by Microsoft’s Live@EDU service. Since e-mail is now being hosted by Microsoft you will get to a page similar to the Hotmail or Live account login page. Once you log in you will be taken to the Outlook Live inbox which is similar to Alfred State’s previous webmail inboxes. You will receive enterprise-class e-mail, calendar, tasks, and contacts. If you want to see what you should expect, please see this guide.

Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are the recommended browsers. There have been some issues with Google Chrome so you will have to use that at your own risk.

Known issue with Google Chrome - Students have been able to view e-mail on the Web but not let you send e-mail from that account.

First year student room assignments are made in June.  You may access your housing assignment on BannerWeb after June 23, 2010.

USPS Mail is delivered Monday-Friday to each residence hall by 1 p.m.  UPS and Fed Ex deliveries are picked up at the Document Center by the student (located behind Orvis) and signed for with student ID Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You can learn all about parking by reading our parking regulations available online and/or by visiting the University Police Department, which is open 24 hours per day.

You can use your meal plan at any on-campus dining facility for any meal deal or value meal. A la carte purchases must be made with Dining Dollars or CSA funds.

There are several reasons why you may not be able to login.

1. If you do not put your e-mail address with the @Alfredstate.edu, it will not allow you to log in.
1. i.e., SmithJR@alfredstate.edu will be allowed to log in, SmithJR will not.
2. If your password has not been changed since the mailboxes were migrated to Live@EDU it will not allow you to login. Please refer the "Will My password be the same?" section of this guide.
3. If your account is locked, please call the Alfred State Computer Help Desk at (607) 587-4357.

Yes, any mail and calendar appointments you had in your old webmail account will be transferred to your new Live.com account.

The 1098T tax forms are mailed in January from Albany. You will not receive a 1098T if the total of your scholarships and grants (free aid) exceeds the total of your taxable college charges. Spring tuition bills are invoiced in November therefore the Spring taxable college charges will be included on the tax form for the year the bill was invoiced. Taxable college charges include tuition, college fee, activity fee, athletic fee, technology fee and transcript fee.

Please address this issue with your instructor.

Our meal plans are designed to fit different eating habits of individuals. The 18 meal per week plan is excellent for on-campus freshman and frequent diners. If a student goes home most weekends he/she may want to consider a nine meal per week plan. Students who eat frequently, but lightly, may choose a five meal per week plan with $500 in the declining balance portion. You can change your meal plan during the first two weeks of the Fall Semester. After that, the only time you can change your meal plan is when you process your bill for the Spring Semester. New students in the Spring Semester would have the first two weeks of the Spring Semester to change their meal plan.

There are two copiers available for student use located in the Hinkle Library and the first floor of Central Dining Hall. Each copy costs $.10. Each machine is card reader equipped for use with the Campus Spending Account.

The ACES student employment page can answer most of your questions about working for ACES. If you need more information, send us an e-mail.

Students can check which textbooks are needed after registering for fall courses but 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.

We recommend that you work on essay questions offline using a word processor such as Microsoft Word or Notepad. Save the file to disk and then use the copy and paste feature to copy the information to the Blackboard essay text box. Saving work that you will be posting online is a good idea (especially if your response is a long one) just in case there is a problem, and you get logged out without submitting the information. Many students have composed long answers online and lost all information upon submission. Students should periodically click the “save answers” button at the top or bottom of the page every five or 10 minutes.

The campus spending account is designed to give students an account to manage college expenses like books, supplies and special meals. CSA funds save time and hassle and can be spent at the Campus Stores, vending machines, dining facilities and with our campus partners. When you pay your bill, we recommend a CSA amount, but that amount can be completely deleted from your bill, or you can add to it. The minimum amount that can be added to the card is $10. The student photo ID card is swiped like a debit card when you make a purchase using CSA funds. As purchases are made, the account balance is reduced by that amount.

Some Internet connections may ‘time out’ your connection to the Internet if there is no activity coming from your machine - e.g., when you are composing an answer to an essay question or taking a test with many questions. This may cause Blackboard to freeze when you press "submit," or redirect you to the Bb login page, or you may get a blank screen rather than a score report and your answers are not recorded. Students should periodically click the “save answers” button at the top or bottom of the page every five or 10 minutes.

Individuals may purchase as many bricks as they would like. The cost is the same for each brick purchased.

There are a total of 25 characters available per line on a brick with a maximum of three lines. This includes the spaces between the letters or numbers.

The text will be monitored for appropriateness, but there are very few limitations other than the number of letters available. The most common text is the individual’s name and his/her graduation year, but many are done as memorials or tribute to individuals, groups, or events as well.

Because of security settings, you may encounter dialogs asking you to allow a blocked operation when you attempt to use certain features in Blackboard, such as online tests and when accessing uploaded files like Word documents or PowerPoints.

The yellow bar in the screen shot above alerts the user that an operation was blocked, and offers options to allow successful viewing. Websites at Alfred State, such as Blackboard, are deemed safe. This means you should allow the browser to override the blocked operation.

Depending on how your browser is configured, your experience may be different.

On the Alfred campus, bricks are laid at the base of the Hinkle Memorial Bell Tower. Over time, this will be expanded and extended to cover all of the walkways and plazas throughout the Alfred Campus. On the Wellsville campus, bricks are laid in the Campus Courtyard, adjacent to the Administration building.

View a list of laptop required curriculums.