Student Course Registration

Welcome to Alfred State! The Academic Advising Center is excited to be a part of your academic journey from the beginning.

• Step 1 | Pay Admissions Tuition Deposit
• Step 2 | Register for Orientation
• Step 3 | Creation of Schedule
  
  • To assist us in creating your schedule, please fill out our Pre-scheduling Survey when you log into BannerWeb for the first time.
  • The information you provide on this survey provides advisors with information regarding anticipated transfer or AP credit, scheduling restrictions, and general education preferences that help us build each student the optimal schedule.
• Step 4 | Get your Schedule
  
  • Your first semester schedule will be created by our team of professional academic advisors. You will be given access to your schedule on your Academic Orientation day. Schedules are subject to change pending the receipt of transfer and AP credits; or section changes that are beyond our control.
  • Virtual Academic Orientation is required for all full-time new and transfer students. You’ll have a chance to:
    
    • Meet with academic department faculty
    • Receive your class schedule
    • Meet other incoming students
    • Attend academic advising sessions
    • Learn about academic support services
    • Get your questions answered (Health and Wellness, Technology Services, Financial Aid, Residential Life, Dining Services, ordering books and tools)
    • Virtually tour the campus spaces (classrooms, dining hall, residence halls, etc.)
  • Online First-Year Students
    
    • You will be invited to an online orientation. Please attend.
    • Be sure to complete the Online Readiness course in Blackboard a few days before classes begin.
    • For more information about online learning, please contact the Center for Online Learning.
• Step 5 | Process your Bill
  
  • Love your schedule? Lock it in by processing your bill by the deadline prior to the start of each semester.
• Step 6 | Attend Week of Welcome (WOW)
  
  • Week of Welcome (WOW) is when new students move-in and transition to campus life before classes begin. WOW is a great time to locate the buildings and room numbers on your schedule. Print off a campus map and go exploring!
  • Be sure to order your textbooks and get course materials from the Campus Store.
  • Make sure that you have the computer and resources you need to complete course assignments.
  • At the end of WOW, you will have the chance to visit your assigned academic advisor to ask questions, discuss your schedule, and make a degree plan.
• Step 7 | First Week of Classes
  
  • Go to all your classes! Enjoy!
  • If you haven’t already, stop in and introduce yourself to your assigned academic advisor.
  • In class, sit where you know that you will learn best.
  • Read your syllabus for every class.
  • Introduce yourself to your classmates and form study groups early.
  • Visit the Student Success Center (SSC) in Hunter Student Development Center (SDC), room 204.
  • Check your Alfred State student email account daily.

Welcome! We are excited to have you join the Alfred State College community. Now that you have chosen to make Alfred State a part of your college career, the Academic Advising Center is here to help.

To create your course schedule, you will need to work with your assigned academic advisor.

• Step 1 | Pay Admissions Tuition Deposit
• Step 2 | Register for Orientation
• Step 3 | Meet with your Academic Advisor
  
  • After your transcripts have been evaluated for transfer credit, your advisor will be able to assist you in selecting courses based on your remaining degree program requirements.
  • You can locate the name of your assigned academic advisor in BannerWeb under the student information tab.
  • While faculty advisors (academic advisors in your department) are not on obligation (winter and summer breaks), you may work with one of the professional academic advisors in the Academic Advising Center (link back to contact page) to review your transfer credits and select courses.
• Step 4 | Register for Classes
  
  • See our how-to guides if you have questions about registering for classes online.
• Step 5 | Process your Bill
  
  • Love your schedule? Lock it in by processing your bill by the deadline prior to the start of each semester.
• Step 6 | Prepare for the First Week of Classes
  
  • All Transfer Students
    
    • Be sure to order your textbooks and get course materials from the Campus Store.
    • Make sure that you have the computer and technology resources for your major.
  • On-Campus and Commuter Transfer Students
    
    • Week of Welcome (WOW) is when new students move-in and transition to campus life before classes begin. WOW is a great time to locate the buildings and room numbers on your schedule. Print off a campus map and go exploring!
    • At the end of WOW, you will have the chance to visit your assigned academic advisor to ask questions, discuss your schedule, and make a degree plan.
    • If you need a parking pass, register your vehicle in BannerWeb.
  • Online Transfer Students
    
    • You will be invited to an online orientation. Please check your Alfred State email.
    • Be sure to complete the Online Readiness course in Blackboard a few days before classes begin.
    • For more information about online learning, please contact the Center for Online Learning.
• Step 7 | First Week of Classes
  
  • Go to class! Enjoy!
  • If you haven’t already, stop in and introduce yourself to your assigned academic advisor.
  • In class, sit where you know that you will learn best.
  • Read your syllabus for every class.
  • Introduce yourself to your classmates and form study groups early.
  • Visit the Student Success Center (SSC) in Hunter Student Development Center (SDC).
  • Check your Alfred State student email account daily.

Continuing students will be required to meet with their academic advisor to receive their registration PIN and register for classes.

• Step 1 | Set a meeting time
  
  • Your assigned academic advisor may contact you (or you can contact them) to schedule an appointment one or two weeks before the start of the registration period.
  • To see when registration begins, please visit the official academic calendar.
• Step 2 | Prepare for your advising meeting
  
  • Before meeting with your assigned academic advisor, you should review your degree audit in Degree Works to identify possible courses (major-specific courses, general education courses, pre-requisite courses) to take in the next semester.
  • Create a list of courses before meeting with your academic advisor.
• Step 3 | During your advising meeting
  
  • Ask questions.
  • Write down the finalized list of classes you plan to take.
  • Identify any action items you need to complete before registering. For example, if you have holds on your account, you will not be able to register until those holds are resolved.
  • Know how to contact your advisor after the appointment if you have follow-up questions.
  • You will be provided an Alternate PIN (sometimes called Registration PIN). Write down your PIN (or take a picture of it) so you have it ready when it comes time to register.
• Step 4 | Register for Classes
  
  • Be sure to resolve any holds on your record prior to beginning the online registration process.
  • A few days before your registration opens, use the Schedule Planner to create your ideal schedule. Note that this tool only shows your possible schedules and does not register you for classes.
  • On your designated registration day and time, log into BannerWeb and follow these steps:
    
    • Register for classes using the Alternate PIN provided by your academic advisor.
    • Confirm you have Web Registered.
    • Check your registration compliance results to make sure you are registered for courses that count for your degree program. (You may be able to take a class that shows not eligible – contact your advisor or advising@alfredstate.edu).
    • View your Student Schedule by Day & Time under the Registration tab in BannerWeb.

About the Academic Advising Center

Academic Advising Center services are offered to all new, current, and prospective students. Our professional advisors can help students select courses, explore majors, and develop a degree plan that helps you meet your educational and personal goals.

All students at Alfred State are assigned an academic advisor. In addition to the support provided by your assigned or faculty academic advisor, the professional advisors in the Academic Advising Center provide supplementary advising support for students in all programs at Alfred State.

• Academic Planning and Support Services
  
  • Degree planning
  • Graduation requirement review
  • Course registration support
  • Adding or dropping courses
  • Schedule planning and time management
  • Career planning
  • Help choosing a major
  • Changing majors
  • Adding a second major or minor
  • Transfer credit review
• Pre-scheduling Process
  
  • All incoming first-year students will have their first semester schedules created for them by professional academic advisors in the Academic Advising Center.
  • Academic advisors will use the information provided on the Pioneer Course Preference Survey (Pre-scheduling Survey) to help create an optimal schedule for each incoming student.
  • Incoming first-year students will receive a copy of their schedule at their scheduled Summer Orientation session.
• Programs
  
  • Information about the majors and minors offered at Alfred State can be found on our website. With a variety of two-year (associate) and four-year (bachelor’s) programs, Alfred State students have many options for customizing their college experience to fit their personal career goals.
  • All students complete course work in a specific major. Your major is your primary field of study and the name of the degree earned at the time of graduation. For example, a student majoring in health sciences will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in health sciences once the requirements of the degree are met.
  • An academic minor at Alfred State is an optional program of study available to matriculated baccalaureate students. A minor may be used to complement the major course of study, broaden and enhance career opportunities, gain expertise in an area of interdisciplinary studies, or provide an in-depth study in a subject of special interest.
  • The Academic Advising Center is happy to help students learn more about the courses required in each of our degree programs. We can also assist students in changing majors, adding a second major, or adding a minor.
• Undeclared/Exploratory Students
  
  • For students who have multiple interests, are exploring their options, or are unsure of their major/career direction, the undeclared program is a great opportunity for you!
  • Support and resources for students in this program:
    
    • Personalized guidance from an academic advisor.
    • Priority access to our Career Exploration and Planning courses (ASDC 2011 and ASDC 2021).
    • Access to PathwayU our online career exploration tool.
    • Opportunities to take exploratory courses in your first year.
  • For more information about the Undeclared/Exploratory Program, please contact Amanda Kelly, Program Coordinator of Undeclared, at 607-587-4514 or via email.
• Admissions
  
  • The admissions websitee will provide you with information regarding the Alfred State College application process, and help you explore academic programs and activities that ASC has to offer. For questions related to campus visits and applications, please contact the Admissions Office at 607-587-4215.