A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
Housing & Dining
At Alfred University, learning includes living. We guarantee housing for all four years, and about 70% of our students live on campus. You will eat great meals with great friends in our dining halls, which offer delicious dietary options, with food sourced from local farms. And with ample ways to get around the area, you can see and do more to make life at Alfred your very own.
Work Study
On Campus employment is available for eligible students depending on citizenship status.
Extracurricular Activities
At AU, our students are encouraged to make fun and exciting things happen, and our student leaders gain great skills as a result. We like empowering students to go out and make a difference in the Alfred community and beyond. We offer more than 80 student-led clubs and organizations for you to choose from. If you don't find what you're looking for, become a leader and start your own!
Sports, Recreation & Healthcare
Alfred University students can stay fit and have fun — playing intramural sports with classmates, breaking a sweat in dance classes or enjoying the outdoors. We offer a variety of programs in order to provide the entire campus with the opportunity to stay active. There is something for everyone on campus! Students can be found at all hours of the day working out in the McLane Center or the Galanis Family Arena or attending one of our many group exercise classes. The Wellness Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to caring and promoting wellness as a foundation for health, personal growth and success at Alfred University. The town of Alfred is served by a well-equipped regional hospital, and more critical care is available in larger communities nearby.
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