Move-In Guide

Fall 2024

• Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 13 & 14 – Football
• Friday, Aug. 16 –  Volleyball and Soccer from 8 a.m. - 12 Noon
• Sunday, Aug. 18 - Jump Start program 12 Noon - 4 p.m.  
• Sunday, Aug. 18 - Cross Country from 8 a.m. - 12 Noon
• Tuesday, Aug. 20 – First-year students in the following school of study:
  • School of Arts and Sciences and School of Applied Mechanical Engineering and Technology
    • 8 a.m. - 12 Noon - Students who live within 200 miles of campus
    • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Students who live over 200 miles from campus
• Wednesday, Aug. 21 – First-year students in the following school of study
  • School of Applied Technology
    • 8 a.m. - 12 Noon - Students who live within 200 miles of campus
    • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Students who live over 200 miles from campus

• • Thursday, Aug. 22 – Returning student move-in begins through the weekend

Upon arrival to campus, you will go directly to the residence hall to which you are assigned, you will be provided with instructions on where to park before you pick up keys and fill out your emergency card.

When you arrive on the Alfred State campus, a University Police officer or welcome assistant will direct you to your assigned residence hall.

At your hall, you will need to check in with the residence hall staff. Check-in consists of the following:

• Signing a License for Residence
• Providing contact information about yourself for your hall's emergency card
• Receiving keys for your room and hall, and keys/combination for your mailbox

Remember! Upon arrival on campus, there will be floor meetings to acquaint new students with the campus and policies/regulations. These meetings are mandatory for all students.

LATE ARRIVAL * If you will be arriving after the opening day check-in, please notify the Office of Residential Life by calling 607-587-4371

New students are assigned to all residence halls. Some halls do not have regular room numbers (i.e., 101, 102). The samples below will aid you in interpreting your room/suite address.

 

When you were accepted as a Student, you will be assigned a mailbox. Mail can be picked up at Print and Mail Services Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Your mailing address will be:

Sometimes you may have a room assigned to you that is listed as a Potential Triple Room. This does not mean that three people have been assigned to that room; only that if we do, this room may be used as a temporary assignment. Be assured these assignments are only temporary. All students will be relocated to permanent assignments at the first available opportunity. For some, this will occur as early as Tuesday, Aug. 29, when the housing assignments of expected students who do not arrive are forfeited. Reallocation of residential assignments will continue until the last temporary accommodation is eliminated.

View a map of campus (pdf) to assist with location of residence halls, academic buildings, and other facilities on campus.

View a list of items to bring and what not to bring.

What to Bring

Acknowledging that everyone's needs and preferences are different, getting ready to pack everything you own to begin your college career can be a challenge. Many items are optional and there's no way to make sure you have everything, but here are some suggestions as far as the troublesome little items that always seem to be left behind... use this checklist to make sure the odds and ends are taken care of:

• Linens (twin extra-long sheets)
• Pillows
• Mattress cover
• Blankets
• Hangers
• Towels
• Laundry detergent and basket
• Iron with automatic shut-off
• Slippers/sandals
• Dress clothes for interview/class presentations
• Appropriate clothing for different seasons
• Snow boots and jacket
• Lint roller
• Small trash can
• Hair dryer and curling iron
• Personal hygiene items and shower caddie
• Desk supplies (pens, pencils, stapler, etc.)
• Surge protector
• Calculator
• Book bag and small duffle for short trips
• Calendar and Posters (one poster per wall)
• Phone, chargers, cords
• Dishes and silverware for snacks
• Food storage containers
• Coffee maker with automatic shutoff
• Game systems
• Sports equipment
• Bed/desk lamp
• Rug
• Fan (window, desk or tower)
• Laptop and printer (both optional- public computers and printers are available)
• Electronic file storage (memory card and/or flash drive)
• HDMI cord
• Portable speakers
• Lots of snacks and goodies
• Small air mattress for guests
• Umbrella

and don't forget:

• Cloth Face Masks
• Cleaning Supplies
• Paper towels
• Flashlight
• Dish soap/hand soap
• Sewing kit
• Prescriptions
• Bathing suit
• Aspirin
• Sunscreen
• Broom/dustpan
• Notebooks and paper
• Hotpot with enclosed coil
• Books
• A small refrigerator, 3'x3' is recommended
• Television and connector cables

Items to Note

• Multi-outlet electrical surge protector units are allowed, but standard extension cords cannot be used in rooms.
• All multiple outlet units inserted into a standard three-prong outlet are prohibited unless it has a built in fuse breaker.
• Remember, you will be sharing your room with a roommate who will have at least as much stuff as you do, so please check with your roommate before bringing things like refrigerators, carpet, TVs, etc.
• Rooms vary in size within each hall, but an 8' x 10' carpet will fit all rooms.
• Each room is furnished with shades/blinds, bringing your own blinds/shades is discouraged due to fire code restrictions.
• All furniture or carpets brought into the hall must be in good condition. All furniture assigned by the college to your room must stay in the room at all times. We cannot store room furniture for students.
• Students are permitted to leave their belongings in their rooms for all academic breaks, i.e.: October mini-break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks; but all items must be removed at the end of the academic year for summer break.

What NOT to Bring

Because of the special nature of the residence hall community, PLEASE DO NOT PACK OR BRING:

• Microwaves
• Air conditioners
• Space heaters
• Toasters/toaster ovens
• ANY open-coil cooking equipment
  • This includes hot plates and Foreman-style grills
• Charcoal or gas grills
• Lighter fluid, propane/gas tanks
• Candles, incense, wax-warmers, and plug-in air fresheners
• High-capacity batteries or power banks
  • Includes hoverboards, e-bikes, electric skateboards, etc.
• 3D Printers
• Firearms, ammunition, or other weapons
• Paintball, Splat-Ball, Air-Soft, Orbeez, or BB guns
• Fireworks or other explosives
• Darts/Dartboards and Blowdarts
• Curtains/blinds
• Flags and tapestries
• Extension cords (surge-protected power strips permitted)
• Outside antennas or TV dishes
• Amplifiers
• Pets, except fish (limit 20-gallon tank, no piranha)  
• Window and door decorations, including message boards
• Personal furniture (e.g., waterbeds & hammocks)
• Halogen lamps and bulbs
• Lava lamps
• Christmas trees or wreathes
• Holiday and strip/LED lighting unless battery-powered
• Drinking-game paraphernalia
• Alcohol and alcoholic beverage containers may only be possessed by students 21 and older
• Marijuana/cannabis is prohibited on College property regardless of age

If you have questions about whether specific items are permitted, or why any of the above items are not permitted, please call Residential Services at 1-800-4-ALFRED or 607-587-4371.

• Introduce yourself to your neighbors soon after moving in for the semester. Knock on the doors of the houses or apartments on either side of you and have a simple face-to-face interaction. You'll be surprised at how this simple visit will help make your year a success.
• Keep your property clean. Ensuring the outside appearance of your house or apartment is clean will show care and respect for where you live and for those around you.
• Ensure that your lawn is mowed, your leaves are raked, and your snow is shoveled. Ask your landlord how and when these tasks are performed, and if they will be covered in your lease.
• Take your trash out on the appropriate day, and bring the empty bins in as soon as possible. Pick up any litter that may end up on your property as well.
• Park legally in town and on your property. Pay close attention to street signs in the village regarding parking on the street. Some streets do not allow parking at all, and no vehicles may be parked in village streets between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Do not block driveways or park on any lawns.
• Be aware of your speed. Alfred State has many pedestrians. The maximum speed limit on any village street is 30 MPH, and 25 MPH on campus.
• Noise is one of the most common complaints from neighbors. Be considerate of your volume when walking in town, visiting friends, or hosting guests, especially at night. Turn down loud music and keep people indoors at night beyond reasonable hours. Village law prohibits any unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise to be heard beyond your property line between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. If noise coming from a property is construed as detrimental to the health of any person or contrary to public welfare, a violator can be arrested and prosecuted. Learn more on the Village website.
• Inform your neighbors if you are planning on having guests over, especially if it is going to be a large number of people. Your neighbors will appreciate knowing when your gathering is expected to begin and end and having your phone number to call in case there is a problem. (This way, they can contact you to fix the problem before going to the police).
• Be responsible for your guests. Don't let your friends litter on your or your neighbors' property, or loiter outdoors near where others live.
• Do not carry or transport any open, resealed, or partly empty alcoholic beverage containers in public areas. This includes sidewalks, streets, etc. --any property that is not your own.
• If you have a dog, ensure that it is not a noise disruption and that it does not run at large within the Village of Alfred without full control of the owner.
• Do something neighborly. Bake cookies, walk some children across the street, offer to rake leaves or shovel snow for an elderly neighbor, or just do someone a favor. Members of the Village of Alfred, whether they are students or full-time residents, will appreciate the nice gesture.

When you arrive on campus during your check-in at the residence hall you will be asked to fill out a blue emergency card with contact information for our office to contact in the event of an emergency. This information is kept confidential and only used when necessary. Please review the In Case of Emergency (ICE) information.

Each residence hall provides a laundry room equipped with washers and dryers. The fee for laundry access is included in your room rate. All residential students will be provided with unlimited personal access to washers and dryers at any residential location.

Please make sure you address your mail correctly so that the item will not be delayed. Also, be sure to secure a tracking number or request signatures for items of value and importance. Your name and your mail code are very important!

Your address MUST be addressed as follows:

First Name Last Name
MC# ________
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Learn more about mail on campus.

Stay tuned for further information regarding Week of Welcome Activities for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Alfred State offers transportation services to and from the Rochester Airport, as well as working with Coach USA to offer bus services to and from Alfred and New York, NY. For more information, please visit our Traveling to Alfred website.