Alfred University Reviews

"I earned my bachelor's and then my master's at Alfred, and now I'm a licensed mental health counselor. I chose to give this rating based on my experience earning my bachelor's degree, because ultimately that was the experience that had the greatest impact in my education and professional development. The psychology department went above and beyond to give me the opportunity to develop my well-rounded interests in understanding pediatric mental health outside of the school district setting. The honor's program gave me connections and experiences outside of my normal classroom experiences, making me a more open-minded student and future professional. The minors I earned in Spanish and creative writing are still used in my work daily as I use my knowledge of language and storytelling to strengthen my talk therapy. The curriculum I received is incredibly relevant to the work I do now, and I still refer to some of those textbooks when I need to ground myself back in the basics. My professors were emotionally supportive and incredibly knowledgeable mentors. I can't recommend the undergraduate psychology program highly enough; I give it huge credit for the foundation I have built my career on.The master's program, on the other hand, put me on academic probation (with a 4.0 GPA) for acknowledging my experiences as an intimate partner violence survivor during class. So I can only recommend the master's program if you have nothing "scandalous" in your life that you might include in an honest answer to class questions. From speaking with other colleagues since graduating, other graduate programs do not make similar decisions, and every supervisor I've shared this experience with has been appalled.Future therapists, come here for the undergrad program. Approach the grad program with caution.Read Less"

"Alfred University is an amazing school with amazing professors and degree programs. The professors work with their students to help them in anyway that they need. They put in copious amounts of effort to help their students achieve their goals and dreams. They also have great coaches for their sports teams. The Western Equestrian Team is one of the best in New York State and I could not have been any prouder to have been apart of the team at my time at Alfred University."

"I'm currently enrolled into Alfred University downstate Cite program. The program is awesome and so great for people who work full time. Its so convenient and the classes are great and hands on I would highly recommend this program to all who maybe interested in a school counseling degree."

"Attending Alfred University was way beyond my expectations. The classes were varying in different subjects which is great when you first start so you can try a little bit of everything. I love that school and would recommend it to everyone. The teachers and staff are an essential part to the learning process and they all take there jobs seriously and treat the students with 100% of there ability and beyond. The college has tutoring for subjects if needed and I have utilized them and are eternally grateful for it. The best part about the tutoring is that it is included in the tuition so there is no extra money needed to utilize the service. The experience I had at Alfred was the best and wish I could do it all again.Read Less"

"I did the downstate program for school counseling. I spent a week on campus and it was beautiful."

"So far I am very satisfied with all my professors and classes in Alfred University. I look forward to furthering my education in Alfred University, and pray I can pass my licensing exam and go on to become a License Mental Health Counselor. I am so excited!"

"The professors are wonderful, but the town may or may not suck out your soul. If you're only there for your education, then go there for the great program."

"I am currently enrolled in Alfred University, but I graduated with my bachelors degree from College of Staten Island. I feel honored to be chosen as a student in Alfred University because the staff is helpful, and always available to assist with any questions students may have. The professors are skilled professionals which share true stories they have encountered through the years. Also, they make the classes very interactive; along with students feeling welcomed and feeling a pleasant atmosphere. I am mastering in Counseling and it feels great to role play after learning new skills because skills are being exercise and questions can be answered if students need help in starting the engagement process. I am looking forward to completing my education to help those people in need, and work with a team of professionals as the professors teaching the program.Read Less"

"Very community oriented with great, accessible professors. You're not just a number."

"Pros are specific research area gives the advantage in advancing to career field. Cons are that the village is too small for networking."

"The graduate program of Literacy at Alfred University was one that truly pushed and motivated me to become the teacher I am today. The rigorous course of study greatly prepared me for the diversity of classroom management and curriculum that have significantly shaped my success as a teacher, receiving a highly effective evaluation on the recently incorporated teacher evaluation process. The Literacy departments ability and know-how of networking, ensured I was employed in the field that I desired the instant I graduated. The only negative aspect of my Alfred University experience lies within their ability to provide student aid. Being an expensive private liberal arts university, the aid they provided was not one that would merit a middle class citizen to afford.Read Less"

"excellent professors with great deal of knowledge and actual experience in the field."