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Faculty and Staff - the Tuition Exchange Export Application deadline is October 30, 2026. If your child is planning to begin college (or transfer to another college) next year, 2027-2028 you may wish to explore the schools participating in the Tuition Exchange (TE) Program. RENEWAL TE Export applications are also subject to the deadline of October 30, 2026. Please read the attached TE Information Memo for application procedures and details on the program. Two application forms are required: The AU TE Export Application must be completed online at the TE website using the EZ-App: https://tuitionexchange.o... The AU Human Resources (HR) TR/TE form (please return to the HR office for approval at [email protected]).
Link: Tuition Exchange Export Application
Attachment: Tuition Exchange Community Memo
Submitted by: Barbara Landries
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The Foreign Language Placement Exam is an online test that is administered in person with proctoring. Online exams can be taken in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. Students must PREREGISTER by emailing Prof. Kerry Kautzman ([email protected]). In the email, include the language (French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese) in which you would like to be tested. Modern Languages will offer this test on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:00 - 6:10 p.m. in Seidlin 016. You must pre-register by Tuesday, October 27th 2:00 p.m. Bring your student ID with you to the exam!
Who should take a Placement Exam? Students who have taken more than two years of French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese in high school and who intend to take the same language at AU should take the exam in that language. Students who are bilingual or native speakers of French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese (or who have spoken the language at home) should take the exam in that language.
Who does NOT need to take a Placement Exam? Students who are planning to take French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese in college but have NOT studied that language in High School (or spoken it at home) do not need to take an exam. They should start by taking 101 in their chosen language.
Students who wish to demonstrate proficiency in a language OTHER THAN French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese should contact Prof. Kerry Kautzman ([email protected]) about procedures for taking a Placement Exam through another institution.
PLEASE NOTE: The Foreign Language Placement Exam is online but only offered in person on specific dates during each semester. You must register ahead of time. There is a limit of 15 for each session.
Submitted by: Janet McClain
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I want to make you aware of an important change that will take effect in February 2027.
All members of our campus community currently use two-factor authentication (2FA) through either the Microsoft Authenticator app or text message verification.
As part of Microsoft's authentication roadmap, support for text message-based authentication will be discontinued.
Beginning in February 2027, all Alfred University users will be required to use the Microsoft Authenticator app as their second factor when accessing university systems.
To prepare for this change, please download and configure the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone if you have not already done so. The app provides a simple and secure authentication experience and is already in use by many members of the campus community.
You may switch to the Authenticator app at any time. However, migration will be mandatory before February 2027. I encourage you to make the change well in advance of the deadline.
I have included information from Microsoft below regarding the Authenticator app and the enrollment process. If you need assistance with installation or configuration, please contact the ITS Help Desk.
The ITS team will be available throughout the coming months to support users as we complete this transition.
If you feel that you cannot install the application on your phone, please reach out to the helpdesk so they can assess your situation and explore other options if necessary.
Thank you for your attention to this important security update.
All my best and Fiat Lux!
Gary Roberts
Chief Information Officer
Alfred University
Link: About Microsoft Authenticator App
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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If you're a first-year or transfer student, you'll notice a class called Common Ground on your spring schedule. In this one-credit course, you'll have the kinds of discussions that we see as essential to your education -- about what's going on in the world, what kind of community we want to create, and how to have civil discourse across ideological boundaries. You'll get a chance to meet (and have meaningful conversation with) students with diverse academic interests, backgrounds, and beliefs. Classes only meet once a week for 50 minutes, so it won't add to your academic workload, but it will add value to your AU degree by developing your capacity to work well with others (and it is a university requirement). Classes meet either Wednesdays or Thursdays, 3:20 - 4:10. Because we don't want Common Ground to interfere with the rest of your academic program, we won't assign you to a particular section until you've had a chance to register for your other spring classes. If you have any questions about the Common Ground program, please contact Melissa Ryan, Professor of English, [email protected].
Submitted by: Melissa Ryan
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Student proposals requesting Spring 2027 funding from the Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program are due by midnight on Friday, Nov. 20. Instructions for preparing and submitting a proposal, along with supporting application materials, can be found at the link below. Proposals that do not follow the required format will be returned without review.
If you have questions, email Dr. Wallace at [email protected].
Link: ARGUS application information
Submitted by: Desmond Wallace
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Find Your Place in the Performing Arts at Alfred!
Whether you're looking to rediscover an old passion, try something completely new, or simply bring more creativity into your life, Alfred University's Performing Arts Division has a place for you!
Explore courses in music, sound studies, theatre, dance, and performance design, join a music ensemble (no audition required!), audition for a theatre production, or get moving through our dance opportunities. No matter your major, background, or experience level, ALL are welcome!
The Performing Arts are about more than what happens on stage. They're about connecting with others, challenging yourself, discovering new possibilities, and enriching your life through creativity and collaboration.
Jump back in. Try something new. Find your people. Create something beautiful!
Attachment: PAD Non Major Courses
Submitted by: Jessie Thoman
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Open Yoga, is FREE to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. The class is held on Wednesdays at 5pm at the Joyce Walton Center throughout the school year. Yoga props are available to borrow, or feel free to bring your own. For questions or to get on the Open Yoga email list contact Sharon McConnell: [email protected]
Attachment: OpenYoga_Poster
Submitted by: Sharon McConnell
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