International Student Transportation Service

Rochester International Airport Transfer Service for International Students

In order to serve the transportation needs of our international students, the Office of International Education has the following services for students.

College Pickup Service

The College will provide free transportation service only from Rochester International Airport to Alfred State College. If students fly into other airports in New York State, they must use alternative transportation services for travel to Alfred State College. These services include Trailways Bus, taxi, or limousine. International students can also choose an alternative pickup service, such as a friend or a taxi, if they do not wish to use the college pickup service.

Transportation Requests

Students must submit their request for transportation to the Office of International Education ten (10) business days before service is needed. For arrival at Rochester International Airport, in most instances, a college representative will meet students by the baggage claim area. For departure, students should wait for the bus at Orvis or the Administration Building.

Required Flight Information

It is the responsibility of the student to provide to the International Education Office the following information:

Name of airline carrier
Date of flight
Time of flight to Rochester International Airport
Flight number
Flight connection city prior to arriving in Rochester

Flight Delays and Cancellations

In the event of weather delays, flight cancellations, or missed flights, the International Education Office should be contacted by phone (607) 587-4058 in order to reschedule drivers for airport pickup. If these changes in flight schedules occur after college business hours while traveling, it is best to contact the University Police Office by phone (607) 587-3999. A police officer will inform staff in the International Education Office as soon as possible to relay your message.

College Airport Shuttle Bus Service Schedule

The following is the shuttle schedule. If students arrive outside the schedule, they will need to find their own transportation to the college.

Fall Semester 2009 Arrival

Pickup service is 6 p.m. on (the week before fall semester starts):

Monday, Aug. 17
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Wednesday, Aug. 19

Pickup services are at 12 Noon & 6 p.m. on:

Thursday, Aug. 20
Friday, Aug. 21

Fall Semester 2009 Departure

Departure time is 6 a.m. on (final exam week in Dec.):

Thursday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 18
Saturday, Dec. 19

Spring Semester 2010 Arrival

Pickup service is 6 p.m. on (the week before spring semester starts):

Monday, Jan. 11
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Thursday, Jan. 14
Friday, Jan. 15

Spring Break 2010

Departure: the Saturday (March 13) before spring break week; departure time is 6 a.m.

Arrival: the Sunday (March 21) of spring break week; pickup time is 6 p.m.

Spring Semester 2010 Departure

Departure time is 6 a.m. on (final exam week in May):

Thursday, May 13
Friday, May 14
Saturday, May 15

Departure time is 6 a.m. on (the week after graduation in May):

Monday, May 17
Tuesday, May 18
Wednesday, May 19