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Yes! Many graduate programs allow you to earn a master’s degree in a field that is different from your undergraduate major. However, eligibility depends on the program. Some accept students from any undergraduate major, while others require specific coursework, experience, or credentials.

The start of a new school year can make what comes after high school feel a lot more real. For seniors, applications and deadlines are getting closer. Juniors may be starting to build a college list. Families are asking more questions about cost, fit, and what comes after graduation. Counselors are helping students keep all of it straight. Wherever you are in the process, fall is a good time to get organized, ask better questions, and focus on the parts of the college search that matter most.

Move-in day is a major milestone for students and their families. The first few days can bring excitement, new friendships, and a growing sense of independence. They can also feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. Here are a few ways you can help make the transition easier.

A strong letter of recommendation can add valuable context to your graduate school application. It gives the admissions team a chance to learn more about your work ethic, character, academic potential, professional experience, and readiness for graduate-level study from someone who knows you well.

Siena University has been named one of the nation’s best places to learn by The Princeton Review, based on surveys from students across the country. Undergraduates attribute this recognition to personalized professor mentorship, hands-on seminar classrooms, and an uncommonly supportive campus community. Beyond the official ranking, it is these everyday student experiences that truly define what makes Siena extraordinary.

A campus that feels like family, and a degree that gets to work. See why Siena is #1 in NY for job placement at our Open Houses on October 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026.

For many students, having a roommate is one of the first big parts of the college experience. It’s exciting to have someone to share your space with, but it can also come with plenty of questions. How do you find a roommate? Can you choose who you live with? What happens if you don’t get along? We’re answering some of the most common roommate questions so you can feel prepared, confident, and ready for life with a roommate at Siena.

Artificial intelligence is changing how we write, analyze information, solve problems and complete everyday tasks. As these tools become more common in the workplace, professionals across industries are asking an important question: What will continue to set people apart?

When the Common Application opens August 1, undergraduate students can apply to Siena University at no cost through the Common Application or the Siena Express Application. There is no code to find, no fee waiver to request, no special time period, and no extra step required. Siena eliminated the undergraduate application fee because discovering whether a college is right for you should not come at a cost. Helping students find the right university should be about opportunity, not unnecessary barriers.

Writing a college essay can feel like a lot of pressure. Students often wonder which topics are overused, how personal they should get, and what admissions counselors actually want to learn from the essay. The good news is that you do not need a dramatic life story or a topic no one has ever chosen before. A strong college application essay gives the reader a clearer picture of who you are, how you think, and what matters to you.