Alfred State, a residential college of technology, provides career-focused education enriched by the liberal arts. With more than 70 dynamic majors—offering engaging course work in both traditional classrooms and the real world—Alfred State provides students with unparalleled preparation.
“Being involved on this campus is one of the key things you should do as a student because it expands your horizons so much."
Carissa Kelsch“I am representing something that I really do believe in. This college is an excellent place."
Anthony Riforgiato“Alfred State is at the root of what I do and love every day at my job."
Jessica (Mosher) Strassner“Honestly, everything I’ve been doing here at Alfred State will set me up for my career. I feel prepared.”
Tatyana King"A glimpse of excellence will permeate when challenges are met with the will to prevail."
Thomas Daniels“I feel like Alfred State has made me more confident."
Shelby Detro“There is so much opportunity for women in the automotive industry."
Kate Jonasse“No matter where I go on campus, I can bump into someone I know."
Sarah Travers“I’ve seen a great deal of success in the students that we have produced.”
Dr. Mel Chambliss“You can have a hands-on experience here and there at other schools, but Alfred State is one of those places where they show you everything.”
Charles Richards“I love the real-world learning aspect of my major so much.”
Olufunmilola Olojede“The stuff that we do in class relates 100 percent to the job. We learn what to do and then we get to go out there and do it, and that’s the fun part.”
Robert Mahany"During my birthday, the college sent me a birthday card and no other school did, so that made me realize that Alfred State is caring.”
Nahillah High“I’m definitely glad I made the choice to come to Alfred State. I know I’m pretty much guaranteed to have a job once I come out of this program.”
Aaron Aumick“Getting involved in clubs and organizations can give you valuable experience outside of the classroom to help prepare you for the real world.”
Thomas Richards“I feel like I’m going to be more successful in life as a result of the hands-on aspect of my major.”
Elizabeth Glick“I feel as if I make a difference in the quality of their writing, their ability to graduate from Alfred State, and their ability to work at a job at some point in the future.”
Dr. Aniko Constantine"The one thing that hasn't changed viscerally at Alfred State is the culture; faculty are here because they want to teach students and foster their full potentials."
Dr. James Ferry“I had a job offer in hand and signed and was ready to go, which was a huge relief because I didn’t have to do any job searching when I was all done with college.”
Taylor Battaglia"All of the things that have really become my strengths were from opportunities I had at Alfred State."
Chad Dispenza"[Online classes] offer a lot of flexibility. It takes a lot of self-discipline, but it’s really great for someone who has a busy schedule."
Lisa Reynolds“As a result of that education that I had received at Alfred State, I just stayed in my field and I found it very enjoyable and it became very successful for me.”
Al Styrcula“In my head I always had all these ideas and stories; this major helps me organize my thoughts and share them with the world.”
Patty Padilla“My years at Alfred State provided me the opportunity to grow as a person and as a student.”
Courtney Cardinal"I have a really broad idea of my passions, but, for the most part, I want to have a life I’m proud of. I want to be successful in everything I do. So, I equate my passion with achieving my aspirations."
Christy Dodd“I heard about how good the major here was, and it was really one of the few schools that offered it with both hands-on training and the green building aspect.”
Travis Harvey“Having two degrees will make me a more competitive job applicant. The more versatile you are and the more you know, the more marketable you are.”
Zach Diangelo"I wanted to spend more time under the hood rather than just rushing through the theory."
Emily Slayton“I was put into an environment that I call a ‘practice job’ and I came out the other side with the utmost confidence in my abilities.”
Ryan Dontoh“The professors are also licensed surveyors who take a lot of pride in what they do and the organizations they are a part of.”
Roger O’Toole"The Development Fund Board ’s main goals were to establish a ‘habit of giving’ among the friends of Alfred State and to set up appropriate structures for conducting fundraising and stewardship activities."
James Koller“I just go to things, just to make a presence, because I enjoy what the college has.”
Mary Huntington"An investment in the education of our young people is one of the best investments we can make for our families, communities, and our country.”
Barbara Becker“[Alfred State] gave us a chance to flourish and to discover what lay ahead for us in the future.”
Tim and Deborah (Wallace) Moore"My professional success, I believe, is greatly indebted to the solid foundation I received at Alfred State.”
Lee Brasted“I think you learn a lot more by doing.”
Bill Buckner“We’re getting that hands-on experience that employers are looking for.”
Jordon Williams