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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.

Siena University has received recognition from two independent sources that measure the reputation and financial health of the nation’s colleges and universities. Money gave Siena 4.5 stars out of five (the second highest ranking) in its 2026 Best Colleges in America ratings, while Open School rated Siena in its top category as “Healthy,” finding it one of most financially resilient universities in New York state.

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.

We all like to hit up the gift shop after a museum visit, but Shannon Draucker, Ph.D. saw a very special item available on her recent trip to the Met.

Brianna Baylis '28 has the heart of an explorer, but there was always one problem. It's a problem she overcame for an unforgettable study abroad experience in Prague.

Haley Francis '26 was looking for an internship without much luck, but then the internship came looking for her.

A passion for cybersecurity has resulted in an independent study project designed to keep Saints safe online. Sanjuktha (Sanju) Arikatla ’27, a computer science major on the cybersecurity track, created Security for Saints, a cybersecurity awareness campaign to help Siena students and faculty better recognize phishing attempts and protect themselves online.

Two Franciscan friars closely connected with Siena have been elected to the top national leadership positions in their religious order.

Blake Demianenko '27 had a bunch of ideas, but it took an actual light bulb for the proverbial light bulb to go off.

Siena Saints are offered excellent opportunities to collaborate with their professors on original research and project development. The latest success story is the presentation at an international conference of two separate papers on trauma-informed learning.