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Admissions Jul 2, 2015

Roadtrippin' from Siena

There are two things you should know about roadtripping: 1) Always check your gas tank before you hit the highway. 2) From our Loudonville campus, the destinations are endless. So if you ever find yourself at Siena—either during the summer or academic year—and are looking for a quick day trip out of town, consider these cool places our Saints love to visit when they get the itch to explore.

Admissions Jun 26, 2015

What does test-optional really mean?

For Siena College, high-achieving students who will have a positive impact on their college and are determined to succeed in life after graduation are who we look for during the admissions process—not someone with a certain SAT or ACT score. We understand that a number can't define you, so, like hundreds of other colleges, we're adopting a test-optional policy starting fall 2016. Know what that means?

Academics, Student Life Jun 23, 2015

Three Siena Students Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Nakia Marion ’16, Nelson Rivera ’16, and Steven Haywood ’17 have been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for study abroad.

Admissions Jun 23, 2015

What it's like to play an intramural sport at a D1 school

Maybe you aren't ready to give up your favorite sport from high school, or maybe you're ready to try something totally different. Either way, you should know that you don't have to compete at the varsity level to continue—or to start—something you love. At Siena, there's a wide range of men's, women's and co-ed recreational activities to keep you active in whatever sport you choose. Game on!

Academics, Research/Grant Activity Jun 22, 2015

English Majors Conduct Summer Research Via Casey Fellowship

Seniors Erin DeGregorio, Costin Thampikutty, and junior Cadeem Harris are spending the summer months working on original research projects under the Donald R. ’63 and Pamela L. ’95 Casey Endowed Summer Fellowship Program.

Academics, Alumni, Siena in the News, Success Story Jun 18, 2015

Education Alum Inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame

The National Teachers Hall of Fame annually honors five teachers who have shown outstanding commitment and dedication to teaching. This induction will make Richard Ognibene '85 an ambassador, and he plans to utilize this responsibility to spread the good work of his fellow teachers.

Admissions Jun 18, 2015

Five reasons to love Upstate New York in the summer

When you picture your four-year college experience, does it include possibly sticking around campus for a summer or two—interning, working, getting ahead in classes or volunteering? Good news if you become a Saint: the list of things to do when flip-flop weather is in full swing would make any student (and their visiting families) happy here. Check out a few of these examples if you plan on touring Siena soon!

Admissions Jun 18, 2015

Register for a Summer Day at Siena

Want to find out if Siena College is the right fit for you? Register for one of our Summer Days and experience a campus visit you won't soon forget. (That's a promise!)

Admissions Jun 15, 2015

Meet the tour guides: Megan Salavantis '17

Last month, we kicked off our tour guide series with Andy Murphy, who got his first glimpse of Siena as a freshman in high school. Now, we're eager to introduce you to our next guide, or student ambassador, who knew from her first visit that our campus is where she belongs.

Admissions Jun 10, 2015

Advice for campus visits: What to ask professors

One of the absolute best things you can do during the whole deciding-where-to-go-to-college process is visit campuses. What you see on a website just doesn't compare to the real thing, and walking around a campus in person may be all you need to make that short list of schools you're interested in. In fact, so many students have told us that their campus tour was when they first realized Siena was right for them.