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No Instagram post, no iPhone shot, no perfectly polished campus photo can fully do our beautiful, suburban campus justice. They give you a glimpse, but really, you just have to visit.

You have to smell the fresh-cut grass, grab a smoothie from Casey’s, and walk the paths where Siena’s campus meets the peaceful streets of Loudonville. You have to find your favorite study spot, picture yourself between classes, and kick back by the fire pits.

And when you do, be sure to scope out these spots below: a few of our students’ favorite places to study, unwind, and feel at home.

The campus visit: the single most important thing you can do in the college search process, and by far the most fun. You can learn a lot from a website, brochure or social media account, but nothing replaces actually stepping on campus. A visit helps you picture yourself there, ask real questions and get a feel for the community you could be joining. Over the years, we’ve shared plenty of campus visit advice. Here it is, all in one place.

Thinking about transferring colleges can bring up a lot of questions. Will my credits transfer? Will I be able to graduate on time? Will I fit in? Is it too late to make a change? At Siena, transfer students are an important part of our community, and there is still time to take the next step toward a college experience that feels right for you.

Same conference, new name! The Siena Saints are excited for the launch of The Metro Conference, effective July 1.

Every Saint who studies abroad has a reason for going, but usually the experience is defined by the unexpected.

Kerri Downey '26, G'27 felt lost at sea. Not literally, the veteran of the Navy had been honorably discharged after six years, but emotionally, the former radiation health technician was stuck... until she found her calling.

When Raenell Holder ’26 was invited to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), she decided “to color outside of the lines” and try something different to share her project.

As the plane took off from Osaka and Japan quickly disappeared behind him, Cristian Spariosu '23 knew in his heart he would one day, somehow find his way back. He just didn't expect to be starring in a German documentary first.

Siena just graduated its first cohort of students with a master’s degree in social work, and all eight are either already employed or weighing job offers. As a testament to that success, the program will welcome a cohort that is triple the size this fall.

Ten things you probably don't know about the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions.