You'll see great progress made as faculty, staff, and students return for the fall semester. Thanks again to the entire community for your patience as we improve our campus with these major projects. A Fall Construction Map for the Alfred campus is available and details are below:
- Campus Spine
- Upper College Dr
- Parking Lot Access
- Agriculture Science
- Harris Hall in SET
- Pioneer Center
Campus Spine Infrastructure
The academic spine in Alfred is now open! There are only two minor areas circled in blue on the construction map where a detour may be needed at the Student Development Center and the walkway under the pedestrian bridge between the Central Dining Hall and Student Leadership Center.
Upper College Drive
Replacement of underground utilities and roadwork on Upper College Drive is nearing completion. One section circled in yellow on the construction map between Hillcrest Drive and Braddon Hall has a temporary topcoat and is open. The area in red from Peet Hall to Braddon is closed for construction work.
For pedestrian travel along Upper College Drive, open paths include:
- The stairs between Engineering Technology (SET) and EJ Brown will remain open to connect with the campus spine. Be aware that this connection to Orvis utilizes a grass path.
- Orvis - You may also connect with the spine through SET, exit towards MacKenzie, then turn up the hill at the volleyball court.
- PAMS - Enter Orvis then take the third floor exit next to the gym for Print and Mail Services.
- Peet - For access to the spine, enter EJ Brown or the Central Dining Hall (CDH) at the Student Gathering Space.
- Braddon and Shults - Both the Upper College Drive entrance to the Student Leadership Center (SLC) and CDH entrances lead to the campus spine.
Parking Lot Access
Parking on the east side of Orvis (lot 27), north side of EJ Brown (lot 28), SET (lot 29), and east of EJB (lot 32) will remain closed. Lots 10 and 11 on the south and west sides of SET are open. Faculty and staff may use any employee or student parking spaces including lot 22 marked with black arrows on the construction map. Watch for periodic email updates from Facilities Services for timely alerts.
Parking lot 16 west of MacKenzie was opened in early September for additional student parking spaces.
Agriculture Science
Classrooms and labs in Agriculture Science are relocated this fall to make way for a $41M reconstruction that is scheduled for completion in July 2027. A list of new office locations will be circulated internally and posted for individual faculty in the Campus Directory. Student Records and Financial Services (SRFS), Instructional Technology, and additional administrative offices will remain in the building to serve students until fall break.
Pioneer Landing for Allied Health
The former Motorcycle and Power Sports facility on State Route 244 is where you will find Allied Health during Ag Sci construction.
10 Elm for SRFS
Student Records and Financial Services (SRFS) will begin moves to 10 Elm in October.
Additional Moves
Many Ag Sci academic offices have moved to Engineering Technology SET. In October, Instructional Technology is moving next to the Help Desk in the Library. Additional details related to Ag Sci moves will be announced and coordinated directly with individuals.
Harris Hall in SET
An upgrade to the lobby of Harris Hall in Engineering Technology SET was completed last spring. This summer the interior of SET 215 was also improved with new carpeting, seating, desks, paint, and other upgrades. Additional IT equipment will be installed following the fall semester.
Pioneer Center
Work continues to rebuild Pioneer Center. This will necessitate a temporary relocation of the fitness center. During Spring Break 2025, the fitness center will relocate to the Allegany Room on the first floor of Central Dining Hall CDH. The equipment will return to a renovated fitness space in Pioneer Center by the fall semester of 2025.
Many of our investments, totaling approximately $200 million, are already paying off with new facilities and amenities to enjoy. See all of our major projects:
We realize construction work will cause inconveniences and we thank you for your patience. Facilities and capital project leaders work to keep the campus community informed to assist us all. Timely announcements are sent through Facilities Alerts to all Alfred State email accounts and public meetings provide updates.