Frequently Asked Questions

Top Ten Questions:

How do I obtain a copy of my Alfred State College transcript? Registrar’s Office

You may obtain a copy of your transcript by submitting a written request to the Registrar's Office. This may be done in a short letter including your name, mailing address, and phone number, social security number, written signature, and the complete address where the transcript should be sent. Or, If you were enrolled in 1974 or later, you may request your transcript using your BannerWeb account. When in BannerWeb, click on Continue, then click on Enter Secure Area. Log into your account, select Student Services and Financial Aid, then select Student Records, and then select Request Printed/Official Transcript. Use the look up feature to select the institution you wish to send your transcript to OR tab to Issued to, type the recipient name, then click on continue to enter the recipient address. Be sure to select submit when you are finished and you may view the status of your transcript requests as well.

There is no charge per transcript. However, current students will be charged a $5 fee per semester which will entitle them to an unlimited number of copies of their transcripts. This fee will be included on their bills.

Transcripts will not be released if you owe any money to the college. This includes parking tickets, telephone bills, outstanding bills, damages to residence halls, etc.

What is my e-mail/Webmail account and password? Computer Helpdesk

Your e-mail/Webmail account and password are the same as your network account and password.

Which meal plan is best to choose? ACES

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 $600 in the declining balance portion. Students are able to change their meal plans during the first two weeks of the fall semester.

Which meal plan is best to choose? Dining Services

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 $600 in the declining balance portion. Students are able to change their meal plans during the first two weeks of the fall semester.

May a student live off campus? Life on Campus

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.

May a student live off campus? Residential Life

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.

Do I have to buy my laptop through the Alfred State College Bookstore? Computer Helpdesk

No. You may shop for competitive prices but be absolutely sure the make and models meet the requirements of your curriculum. The bookstore prices are competitive when comparing identical brand models.

Is there housing available on campus? International Students

Yes, 12 residence halls are available on campus, and housing is guaranteed for all students.  Students are required to live on campus unless there are circumstances that prevent a student from doing so.  The residence halls are open to international students continually from the beginning of classes until the end of the academic year at no additional cost.  Specially designated areas allow for this extended stay.  Any requests to live off campus should be directed to the Residential Life Office.

Do all students have an Alfred State College e-mail account? Computer Helpdesk

All students are given an e-mail account along with a limited network account within one week of paying their admissions deposit to the college. The network username is the first six letters of the last name, first initial, and middle initial. 

What is the best residence hall to live in? Life on Campus

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.