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We can't wait for your Siena life to officially begin this fall, but we don't want to wish away your summer either! You've worked hard all year and deserve a little fun in the sun!

Whenever you start anything new, there’s nothing better than starting prepared.
Think you’re prepared for college?

Does this sound familiar? You're loving everything you're reading about a certain college: the location, the campus, the real-world learning opportunities, the student life

...and then, ugh, they don't offer the major I’m interested in?

When that happens—when you don't see your intended major listed at a college you're really interested in—repeat after us: DON’T

Quick refresher on the types of college application deadlines you may come across in your college search: Early Decision (November 15 at Siena), Early Action (October 15 at Siena), Regular Decision (February 15 at Siena) So which one should you choose?

The FAFSA Simplification Act was created to streamline the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, making it easier for families to apply for financial aid for college.

The most important notes and emails you want to be on the lookout for are your financial aid award package and merit. You might be asking yourself, what is this difference and why do they matter?

Have a feeling you were born to be a nurse? Speed up the process while getting a phenomenal education at Siena.

Through our partnerships with Ellis Medicine’s Belanger School of Nursing and Maria College’s Nursing Department, you can earn two degrees—an associate’s and bachelor’s in nursing—in four years.

Take a look at your list of potential colleges. Is there a mix of small and large schools, publics and privates, liberal arts and pre-professional choices? Unless you've been certain about the kind of school you belong at from the start, it can be hard to narrow down your list when there are so many differences to consider. Let us help.

With an increasing emphasis on STEM and the role technology plays in our lives, you may be wondering: Is english a good major? Maybe you love literature or writing comes naturally, but we hear from many students—and their parents—who worry about job prospects with an English degree. Ready for the great news?

Ask any student in the Northeast what it’s like to live and go to school here in upstate New York, and chances are good they’ll reference one of the four seasons. And that’s because we get ‘em all, and we love ‘em all. (Yes, even the winters.)

If we haaad to pick a favorite though, it’s really hard to beat the fall.