New York State College of Ceramics (School of Art and Design and Inamori School of Engineering -- all programs except Mechanical, Electrical, and Undecided). 2-3 units of preparatory mathematics (algebra I and II and geometry) 2 units of laboratory science (biology, chemistry and physics).
Freshman Applicant Options
When sending your portfolio, be sure that your full name and return address are legible and that the type of admission is listed as Freshman on the outside of the portfolio. Students can apply to Alfred University using a variety of electronic resources, including our own online application, which can be found on our website, www.alfred.edu.
Notification of Freshman Applicants
Transfer Requirements
If a faculty recommendation cannot be obtained, recommendations may also be provided by professional members of the student's community who are not relatives and who can serve as valid references. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision by December 1st and portfolios will be returned on or before this date.
Notification of Transfer Applicants
Students are also responsible for providing the Transfer Admissions Coordinator with catalogs from all colleges previously attended, if these are not already on file. 16 Admissions For students who apply before February 1 and are admitted for the fall semester, a deposit of USD 300 must be paid by May 1 at the latest.
Transfer of Credits and Financial Aid
The application for financial aid will not be considered complete until this form is received from each institution previously attended. Note: A financial aid information and application booklet will be sent to each student once the admission application is received.
International Student Policies and Procedures
Please have your current International Student Advisor complete an Alfred University Transfer Form and fax it to them. Upon receipt of the enrollment deposit, Alfred University will prepare an I-20 to be mailed to your mailing address listed on the application.
Special Programs
Individuals wishing to attend Alfred University as special students should contact the Student Services Center regarding course registration. Through its financial aid program, Alfred University offers a matching grant to students who receive an ROTC scholarship.
Readmission
With the exception of ROTC scholarship recipients, students may enroll in the basic course without any military obligation. Alfred University appreciates service to our country; service personnel are encouraged to apply for admission by contacting the Admissions Office for further information.
Involuntary Withdrawal of Acceptance
Because these students seek educational enrichment rather than a college degree, they are not eligible for financial aid. The matching grant amount is based on the Scholarship Tier award awarded by the ROTC program.
Tuition, Room and Board 2005-2006
All students registered for less than 12 credits are also billed at a part-time tuition rate. Personal expenses and transportation costs associated with college attendance will vary depending on lifestyle and distance from campus.
Payments and Refunds
They will not be allowed to register for the next semester if there is a significant unpaid balance on their account. Students will not be allowed to receive a degree or transcripts if they are delinquent in meeting their financial obligations to the University or any university organization.
Appeals/Charges and Refunds
It is important that the student formally withdraws from the University as refunds are determined from the date of receipt of withdrawal notice. The student will be responsible for the balance due, together with all reasonable attorney's fees and other costs and fees necessary for the timely collection of any outstanding amount.
Financial Aid
Alfred University Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Standards Policy for Baccalaureate Degree Programs
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements for Federal and University Financial Aid Programs
- Qualitative Measurement
- Quantitative Measurement
- Evaluation Periods and Frequency of Measurement
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CUM/GPA)
- Attempted Credit Hours
- Earned Credit Hours
- Transfer Credit Hours
- S tudent's Failure To Demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial Aid Probation
- Reinstatement of Aid Eligibility
- New York State Progress Standards
- Program Pursuit
- S atisfactory Academic Progress (S AP)
- Evaluation Periods and Frequency of Measurement
- Reinstatement of New York S tate Aid
- Alfred University Academic Scholarship Cumulative Grade Point Average Requirements
When a student fails to meet one or more of the SAP criteria, the student will be placed on financial aid probation for one academic year. New York State SAP and program attendance standards are measured at the end of each semester for which the student received state aid.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Outside of the classroom, over 100 student clubs and organizations offer a variety of exciting activities for all interests. They meet fellow students and faculty members and learn about the historic campus and its facilities.
Student Life
Friday Night Live/Pirate Theater/Mosaic – Alfred's three comedy troupes, all with very different styles and attitudes. Forest People - Alfred's outdoor recreation club travels far and wide for activities such as repelling, rafting, hiking and more.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education
Athletics
Campus Center
Counseling and Student Development Center
Health Services
Students who do not comply will be expelled from the university and will not be allowed to attend classes. Questions regarding this obligation or any other aspect of health care should be directed to Crandall Health Center at.
Housing
Except for seniors, graduate students, or residents of the Ford Street apartment complex, all students living in residence halls must participate in the board plan. Students interested in CIH can apply for this opportunity in the spring semester of the following fall.
Hazing Policy
Block plans offer flexibility and allow students to use their meal plan in the L'il Alf Café, Ade Express, Oasis Cart and campus vending machines. Furthermore, the State of New York defines hazing as follows: “A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury.” (Criminal Law S120.16) Embezzlement in the second degree (a misdemeanor) includes an almost identical definition, except that no actual injury to any person need be proven.
Cultural Events and Films
Any violation of this policy must be reported immediately to the Office of the Dean of Students. Any member or associate member who violates this policy is subject to suspension, expulsion or other legal action, or, if the violator is a group or organization, denial of affiliation with Alfred University.
Theatre, Music and Dance Organizations
A wonderful vehicle for creative physical expression, the Dance Program at Alfred University presents a recital and a full concert each year. The AU Dancers Union is a dynamic and active student dance organization that co-produces dance events each year.
Judicial System
Multiculturalism
Major Weekends and Events
Religious Life
Services for Students with Disabilities
Guarantees of equal educational opportunity rest on legal foundations established by federal law, specifically § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Services provided by the University are designed to maximize independence and encourage integration of students with disabilities. in all areas of university life.
Alumni Association
Parents Association
Campus Safety Report
Consumer Complaint Procedure
Institutional Procedure
New York State Education Department Postsecondary Complaint Procedure The Office of Higher Education handles only those complaints that concern
University Academic Program
Academics
The periods for selection and cancellation of the pass/fail option are indicated in the academic calendar. If the matter is not resolved, the student must meet with the department or program chairman in the subject area that offers the course in question.
Credit by Exam/Transfer Credit
Although the original grade is no longer used in the GPA, it remains part of the record and appears on the student's transcript. The assessment is forwarded to the student administration and placed in the student's file.
Academic Standing
Students who have not completed the degree will be awarded equivalent credit for up to two introductory higher level examination courses in which a grade of 5 or higher has been achieved. A student whose term or cumulative GPA falls below a certain level will be placed on academic probation.
Academic Honors
A student on academic probation who does not meet the minimum period or cumulative grade point average for the second consecutive semester may be placed on extended academic probation or may be academically dismissed. A student's appeal for a change in academic status will be sent through the student's dean for presentation to the school/faculty's Academic Standards Committee.
University Honors Program
Alpha Iota Delta – Science Decision Phi Beta Kappa – Liberal Arts Alpha Lambda Delta – for freshmen Phi Kappa Phi – University-wide Beta Gamma Sigma – Accredited honor society. Omicron Delta Upsilon – Economics Psi Chi – Psychology Pacioli Society – Accounting Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Phi Alpha Theta – History.
Registration, Scheduling, and Attendance
Leave of Absence/Withdrawal and Readmission
Look at someone else's quiz, test or exam without the express permission of the instructor. If the instructor remains convinced that a violation has occurred, a written statement of the violation will be sent to the student.
Course Numbering System
64 Academics A record of all faculty reports, student complaints, Ombudsman committee recommendations, and Provost's actions will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Affairs. When more than one college is involved, the Vice President for Student Affairs will inform all deans or directors of the events and penalties.
Special Academic Programs
Eligibility begins at the beginning of freshman year and ends upon graduation from high school. Students register in person at the Student Service Center on the first day of the semester.
University Libraries
Scholes Library is a special library that provides academic support to the two schools of the New York State College of Ceramics and the private sector art and engineering programs of Alfred University. The College Archives preserves historical documents and photographs related to the history of the New York State College of Ceramics; also located here is the archive of the National Council for Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).
Technology Resources
Summer School
The Graduate School
Graduation Rates
Religious Beliefs and Class Attendance
Student Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official will advise the student of the appropriate official to whom the request should be directed. In the same announcement, the University will also advise the student about the hearing procedures.
The College
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The advisor's job is to guide each advisor to accept responsibility for mature academic decision-making. Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may take any course at the University for which they are eligible and for which space is available.
General Education Requirements for All Students
Advisors are assigned to new students and transfer students from the dean's office in collaboration with the advisory committee chair. Using information provided by students and advisors, an effort is made to match students with advisors whose areas of interest and expertise complement those of the student.
Degree Requirements (Majors)
In addition to other college education requirements, general studies guidelines select an additional 40 credit hours from those disciplines covered by the knowledge areas, including at least four credit hours from each of the six areas. Each major requires a formal program proposal and subsequent program summary approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee and Dean of the Faculty.
The Minors
In addition to taking regular courses, students are encouraged to incorporate independent study, research, internships, co-ops, workshops, conferences, and study at other institutions or abroad as major components of their programs. Students may receive annual written evaluations of their progress from their faculty advisors in addition to course grades; they also complete a meaningful, creative Baccalaureate project during their senior year.
Internships
Cooperative Programs
N. Semester
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has several articulation agreements with institutions that grant associate degrees. For additional information contact the Office of the Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students
Major and Minor Requirements
Anthropology
Art History
Astronomy
Athletic Training
The letter will be reviewed and decided by the Athletic Training Appeals Committee (composed of the Program Director, full-time staff of the Athletic Training Department, and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences). Athletic training students will be evaluated twice each semester (midterm and end of semester) by their respective ACI.
Biology
Association (NATA) and the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association (NYSATA) by the end of the second year. Only students who have been members for at least one year are eligible for scholarships offered by these organizations.
Chemistry
Liberal Arts and Sciences chemistry majors must take CHEM 343/346, but Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science majors who are also majoring in Chemistry may take CEMS 214, 235, and 344 for equivalent content. Liberal Arts and Sciences chemistry minors must take CHEM 343/346, but Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science majors who also minor in Chemistry may take CEMS 235 in lieu of CHEM 343 and both CEMS 214 and CEMS 344 as content equivalent to CHEM 34.
Communication Studies
For students seeking the ACS-certified degree, BIOL 202 (4 credits) is also required as a prerequisite for BIOL 420. Additionally, since many Communication Studies courses explore the impact of communication on society, the major also provides a solid foundation. for graduate study in communications and related disciplines, including law, business and social sciences.
Comparative Cultures
- Core (10 credit hours)
- Elective Courses (22 credit hours)
- Fieldwork Project (8 credit hours)
- Language Study (up to 14 credit hours)
Two professors, with at least one member of the main faculty, participate in the tutorial. RLGS 307 Myth, Ritual and the Creative Process RLGS 308 Artists, Shamans and Cosmology RLGS 329 Freud, Jung and Religion RLGS 359 History of Chinese Thought RLGS 369 Buddhism.
Computer Science
RLGS 253 Hebrew Religious Tradition RLGS 254 Birth of the Christian Tradition RLGS 257 Greek and Roman Myths. Of the required 11 credit hours to be selected from the following courses, 8 must be 400-level.
Criminal Justice Studies
The computer science subject allows students to become familiar with the computer, some of its uses and some of the problems associated with its use. In addition to completing the preceding courses, the Criminal Justice Studies major is required to attend at least two institutes.
Critical Discourse Studies Minor
Dance
Economics
Education
In the initial phase of the program, students enroll in EDUC 230 - Psychological Foundations of Education and EDUC 231 - Social Foundations of Education. In the final phase of the program, students enroll in student classes while taking courses simultaneously.
English
Students must complete 12 hours of study at the 200 level as follows: ENGL 201, The Language of Literary Art; ENGL 223, Survey of British Literature; ENGL 241, Survey of American Literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 201, The Language of Literary Art, for advanced writing courses; either ENGL 223, Survey of British Literature, or ENGL 241, Survey of American Literature, for advanced literature courses.
Environmental Studies
- Breadth requirements
- Natural Science emphasis electives
- Core requirements
- Social Science emphasis electives
- Depth requirements
- credits of electives, selected by the student and minor advisor, chosen from the lists of natural science and social science electives (see above) and
Three courses (minimum 11 credits) among those listed, with a maximum of two 100-level courses.
Fine Arts
The BA program is distinguished from the BFA program at the New York State College of Ceramics by its greater emphasis on the cultural setting of the arts, its emphasis on issues of interpretation, and its broad anchoring in the general education program of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the interdisciplinary ties with the Department of Humanities and Performing Arts. Students who want to prepare for a career in art therapy or art education should consult with the director of the Visual Arts major to make a good choice of the Psychology or Education subjects.
General Science
Geology
A geology minor may be earned by completing (with grades of "C" or better), one 100-level geology course and 16 credit hours of upper-level geology courses.
Gerontology
Global Studies
General Global Studies Track: Choose 16 elective credits from at least two of the General Education Categories A-F, including at least 2 courses at the 300/400 level
International Relations Track: Choose 16 elective credits from General
International Business Track: Choose 15 elective credits from General Education Category C, including at least 2 courses at the 300/400 level
ANTH 400 Special Topics in Anthropology FREN 210 Global Perspectives: Paris FREN 316 Contemporary French Culture FREN 401 French-Speaking Africa GRMN 316 German History and Culture SPAN 210 Global Perspectives: Spain SPAN 404 Latinos/as in the United States E. Modern Peninsular Literature SPAN 402 lectures in Modern Latin American Literature TEAM 400 Topics in Spanish Literature.
Health Studies Minor
History
Mathematics
The Business Option is designed for students preparing for a mathematics-focused career in the business world.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
HIST 313 High Middle Ages and Renaissance 4 HIST 365 The British Isles in the Middle Ages 4 HIST 414 Women in Medieval and Early Modern Europe 4 HIST 430 Crusaders and Pilgrims: Medieval Travelers 4 Languages. With permission from one of the minor co-chairs (Dr. Linda E. Mitchell and Dr. Fiona Tolhurst), independent study (courses numbered 450) in English, History, French, German, or Spanish may be used to fulfill the requirements of the minor. small requirements.
Modern Languages
Elective courses: choose 12 credits from among the following
German majors often combine a major with other disciplines that require an understanding of German culture and language. Studying for one or two semesters in a German-speaking country (usually during the junior year) is expected for all majors and strongly recommended for minors.
Elective Courses
The Modern Languages program offers a Spanish major that equips students with speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students of Spanish choose to use their language skills in business, government service, teaching, or public service.
Music
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physical Education
PHED 312 Theory and Technique for Coaching Soccer 2 PHED 313 Theory and Technique for Coaching Basketball 2 PHED 314 Theory and Technique for Coaching Volleyball 2 PHED 315 Theory and Technique for Coaching Lacrosse 2 PHED 316 Field of Coaching PHED 316 Field of Coaching PHED 3 and technique for training football 2.
Physics
Any of the courses described in the other concentrations, with a maximum of four credits from any one concentration. Note: Because 300- and 400-level physics courses are offered only in alternate years, careful planning is required.
Political Science
Psychology
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Required courses
Scientific Experimental Psychology Required Courses
Business/Industry Required Courses
Child Psychology Required Courses
Public Administration
Religious Studies
The study of religions is inherently interdisciplinary and includes such things as the philosophical ideas of Augustine and Nagarjuna; the moral values of Confucius, Gandhi and Martin Luther King; religious communities such as the Buddhist Sangha and the Rev. Because religious beliefs, rituals, and values relate to all aspects of human life, the study of religion complements majors in many fields, such as literature, history, philosophy, art, education, and the social sciences.
Sociology
Jim Jones' People's Temple; artistic achievements such as Chartres Cathedral and Tibetan mandalas; myths such as the Zuni creation story and the Mahabharata; and rituals such as the Jewish Passover and the Ghost Dance of the American Indian. The study of religion also contributes greatly to careers in the humanities and social sciences, as well as expanding career opportunities in fields such as education and journalism.
Theatre
ARTH 100 Level (Introductory Art History) 2. DANC 270 Alfred University Dance Theater 2. ENGL 224 Introduction to Shakespeare 2 or 4. ENGL 311 Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories 4. RLGS 307 Myth, Ritual and Creative Process 4. RLGS 308 Artists, Shamans and cosmology 4. other subjects come into play; must be approved by the department chair). Total number of credit hours required for the major (minimum) 36 The theater side is also available to those students who want to study in another field but are serious about their development as theater artists.
Violence Studies
Women’s Studies
Social Sciences Sociology
Fine and Performing Arts Fine Arts
Women’s Studies
Pre-Professional Studies: Law and Health-related Professions
Courses with Multicultural Content
Courses
POLS 200/300 Special Topics in Political Science POLS 261 Political Development in the Third World POLS 342 Globalization. Courses with multicultural content in the College of Business BUSI 439 Entrepreneurship in the 21st century BUSI 457 International Business.
New York State College of Ceramics 135
The statutory portion of the Inamori School of Engineering is primarily housed in the three-story John F. The programs in electrical and mechanical engineering are housed in the Engineering Lab Building [SM1], which includes both engineering laboratories and office space.
School of Art and Design
Courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences except PHED 100-level courses (Physical Education) and private music lessons (MUSC 100-109 or 300-309). The art history minor offered by the School of Art and Design is also offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering
To complete the minor, sixteen additional art history credits at level 300 and 400 are required. Opportunities exist abroad for our students to study in their major subject without hindering progress towards the degree, at the following institutions.
Program Summary for
With the Biomedical Materials Engineering Science degree, students are at the forefront of fields such as bioengineering, biotechnology and nanotechnology. To realize the promise of molecular biology (e.g., the Human Genome Project), basic knowledge will need to be converted into devices that connect or integrate living and non-living components.
Undecided Engineering Major First-Year Option
BIOL 202 is often supplemented by AP Biology credit ** Appropriate English (ENGL) depends on the student's scores on standardized testing as described in the Academic Regulations and listed by the School of Engineering. Appropriate English (EGL) depends on student scores on standardized testing as outlined in the Academic Regulations and listed by the School of Engineering.
Minors in the School of Engineering
Minors in business administration, mathematics, chemistry and physics complement the courses well, because higher-level courses in these areas can be used as technical electives. The Business minor can be used as a basis for an MBA (see the chapter on MBA and law programs).
Special Programs/Options/Opportunities
Minors in almost every other field of study at the University are open to students in the School. Students in any of the School of Engineering's undergraduate degree programs who complete the minor in Business Administration will also have completed the foundation courses for the MBA program at Alfred University.
College of Business
The College also has national honor societies that recognize outstanding academic achievement by the students. These organizations include chapters in Alpha Iota Delta National Honor Society in Decision Sciences, Beta Gamma Sigma (exclusively for AACSB-accredited schools), Delta Mu Delta Honor Society in Business Administration, Financial Management Association in Finance, and the Pacioli Honor Society in Accounting.
Programs
College of Business students may minor in fields within or outside the College of Business. Lists of courses required for various minors are printed elsewhere in this catalog or may be obtained from the Registrar's Office or the College of Business Dean's Office.
Accounting Degree Program
Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 combined GPA in business and advanced economics courses. Principles of Economics (ECON 201 and ECON 202) may be counted as either a business course or an arts and sciences course at the discretion of the student.
Business Administration Degree Program
Writing requirements are specified in the Catalog under General Education Requirements for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Basic Competencies, Written Communication. In consultation with a faculty advisor, a student is encouraged to explore career options, including graduate school, and to select business and non-business electives that provide a professional focus.
Marketing Degree Program
Minors in the College of Business
In addition to these courses, students are required to complete at least one 3 credit hour internship in a family business. Two additional upper-level economics courses (ECON 300 and above) 6 Family Business and Small Enterprises for non-college of business students.
Undergraduate Curriculum Outline
Topics include the battle for energy and environmental policy, international development and the impact of technology in agriculture, industry and the military on the quality of the environment. An open course whose content varies from year to year and which allows concentration in specialized areas such as gender and society, anthropological theory and methods, indigenous cultures of North America, demography and the like.
Arabic
An emphasis will be placed on the functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal and articular systems. This course studies the biochemistry of the gene, with an emphasis on protein/nucleic acid interactions.
Chinese
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of communication study not covered by the regular offerings. This course deals with the structure, behavior and design of computers and computer systems.
Critical Discourse Studies
Courses: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 199 CRIT 305 - History of the English Language 4 hours. 210 Courses: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ENGL 305 - History of the English Language 4 hours.
English as a Second Language
