Alfred University is a small, beautiful, private college with a welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. It is a place where professors get to know their students (because class sizes are small), where students are expected to succeed, and where the academic focus is on the success of undergraduates. Alfred University is located in a rather remote and rural area of New York State which is perfect if you love the great outdoors, but not so perfect if you crave big city excitement.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take a trip and visit the campus! This is important! It is the best way to see if this school is a good fit for you. AU is located in a remote, rural, small town. This is perfect for some folks, but would be not be a good fit at all for others. So, visit!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Being a Freshman, it is early for me to comment much on AU's academic rigor, but as an engineering student, the coursework is harder than I expected. You will be expected to study! There is plenty of help available for students who need it including a free writing center and a tutoring center.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I am in Barresi, and from what I've seen, it is the nicest of the freshman dorms, with decent sized double rooms, a community kitchen space, common area, and free laundry facility. There's nothing fancy about it, but it is comfortable. It is really close to Ade (dining hall) which is nice.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are two locations for dining on campus â?? Ade, which is the traditional dining hall set up and Powell Cafe which is a food court type set up. The on campus food is fine for my tastes and you'll find a good variety of choices between the two locations. The food is mostly made from scratch, and locally grown foods are often featured. I especially enjoy breakfast at Ade and start my day with a made to order omelet, bagel and fresh coffee. The food service is open to constructive criticism and seeks student input which is nice. Vegetarian and vegan options, and a clarity station (for those with food allergies) are available. There are also some good student friendly restaurants in the town of Alfred for eating off campus.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are plenty of clubs and organizations to get involved in, and activities such as concerts, comedians, movies, organized hikes, just-for-fun competitions, and more are offered on campus for free. Foster Lake, a university owned park, is also available for student use (for a small permit fee) for camping and fishing. Bike rentals are available through the school's â??bike hub.â?? I'm an avid skier and snowboarder, so one of the reasons I chose Alfred U was for its location near a number of NY ski resorts and its active ski club.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I feel like I will receive a more personalized and individually focused education here at AU. I like that my classes are taught by professors with doctorate degrees, not grad students. There are opportunities for study abroad, co-op education, undergraduate research, and design competitions. And, of the four schools I was accepted to, Alfred Univ offered me the best financial aid package, making college affordable for me.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are 80+ clubs on campus. Something for everyone.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
None.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
AU is a small campus in a low crime area. "Blue Light" emergency phones are located around campus.
Alfred University is a small, beautiful, private college with a welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. It is a place where professors get to know their students (because class sizes are small), where students are expected to succeed, and where the academic focus is on the success of undergraduates. Alfred University is located in a rather remote and rural area of New York State which is perfect if you love the great outdoors, but not so perfect if you crave big city excitement.
Take a trip and visit the campus! This is important! It is the best way to see if this school is a good fit for you. AU is located in a remote, rural, small town. This is perfect for some folks, but would be not be a good fit at all for others. So, visit!
Being a Freshman, it is early for me to comment much on AU's academic rigor, but as an engineering student, the coursework is harder than I expected. You will be expected to study! There is plenty of help available for students who need it including a free writing center and a tutoring center.
I am in Barresi, and from what I've seen, it is the nicest of the freshman dorms, with decent sized double rooms, a community kitchen space, common area, and free laundry facility. There's nothing fancy about it, but it is comfortable. It is really close to Ade (dining hall) which is nice.
There are two locations for dining on campus â?? Ade, which is the traditional dining hall set up and Powell Cafe which is a food court type set up. The on campus food is fine for my tastes and you'll find a good variety of choices between the two locations. The food is mostly made from scratch, and locally grown foods are often featured. I especially enjoy breakfast at Ade and start my day with a made to order omelet, bagel and fresh coffee. The food service is open to constructive criticism and seeks student input which is nice. Vegetarian and vegan options, and a clarity station (for those with food allergies) are available. There are also some good student friendly restaurants in the town of Alfred for eating off campus.
There are plenty of clubs and organizations to get involved in, and activities such as concerts, comedians, movies, organized hikes, just-for-fun competitions, and more are offered on campus for free. Foster Lake, a university owned park, is also available for student use (for a small permit fee) for camping and fishing. Bike rentals are available through the school's â??bike hub.â?? I'm an avid skier and snowboarder, so one of the reasons I chose Alfred U was for its location near a number of NY ski resorts and its active ski club.
I feel like I will receive a more personalized and individually focused education here at AU. I like that my classes are taught by professors with doctorate degrees, not grad students. There are opportunities for study abroad, co-op education, undergraduate research, and design competitions. And, of the four schools I was accepted to, Alfred Univ offered me the best financial aid package, making college affordable for me.
There are 80+ clubs on campus. Something for everyone.
None.
AU is a small campus in a low crime area. "Blue Light" emergency phones are located around campus.