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Life at Alfred State College
Pioneers enjoy a wide variety of student support services, hands-on labs, and project-based learning at Alfred State. Beyond the classroom, there are numerous activities so that students enjoy the complete college experience.
With Division III athletics, over 90 clubs, and opportunities to volunteer for civic engagement, life on campus is extremely active. The beautiful area also offers great recreational opportunities, too. See what life is like in the scenic Southern Tier of NY.
Parent & Family Connections
After your student submits their deposit, you can sign up to join our Parent and Family Connections Newsletter. Your one-stop shop for:
- Access to important campus news and deadlines
- Insight into your student's progress and financial details
- Personalized newsletters on your schedule
- Announcements via email
- Sharing of updates with friends and family
After signing up with the website, families can access college news, announcements, events, and much more. The website is customizable, and users can join various communities including but not limited to; financial aid and scholarships, applied technology families, first-generation students, health and safety, and families of student-athletes. The portal will also allow students to share academic and financial information with their families.
Why Choose Alfred State?
Every ASC major includes hands-on learning to gain skills needed to launch a career. An astounding 99 percent of Alfred State Pioneers are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation to Hit the Ground Running®...
Many parents find Alfred State to be “right-sized” because we're small enough to provide personal attention with an 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offer big opportunities.