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Ever feel like your college search is taking over your laptop? You can analyze college stats, compare majors, and click through 3D virtual tours until 2 a.m, and that’s a great start to build your list! But when it comes down to picking your future home, the real clarity happens the moment you step foot on campus. Campus fit isn't something you can read about in a brochure; it’s something you feel the second you walk down the quad. It’s in that instant moment of realization: “Yeah, I can definitely see myself here.” If you’re gearing up for campus visits this fall, here are three simple things to look for when you arrive, plus real stories from Saints who stepped foot on campus and just knew.

Can you earn your graduate degree online and still feel connected to your university? Yes! At Siena University, online and hybrid graduate programs offer ways to build relationships with professors and classmates while fitting your education around your life.

Connor Pierce '27 (right) doesn't mind being called names online, and he laughs off the death threats. "There's never been an actual threat." In his social media space, building your personal brand can be messy. But Connor is playing the long game.

Zoë Stoddard '27 wasn't supposed to make history at Siena. In fact, she wasn't supposed to be at Siena at all. But, the pandemic and a desire to always start the next chapter put her on the fast track to the record books.

As soon as you turn 18, you’re eligible for a very special privilege: voting. Political science students and faculty at Siena are working to get Saints registered to vote and cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election.

Siena said good-bye today its longest serving president, with funeral services for Fr. Hugh Hines, O.F.M. H ’89 in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel on October 9.

Theatre major Grey Hertz ’28 started writing songs senior year in high school. Freshman year at Siena, they shared their music with some friends, who liked the sound and wanted to hear more. So, Hertz got down to work.

Ten things you probably don't know about the head coach of the women's basketball team.

It’s one of the most common questions high school seniors get asked: “So, what are you going to major in?” If you don’t have an instant answer, take a deep breath. At Siena University, being undecided isn’t viewed as falling behind- it’s an experience. With Siena’s flexible Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, knowledgeable faculty mentors, and hands-on learning opportunities, starting out undecided gives you the freedom to test different fields before committing to the one that feels right for you. Here are some tips and tricks for navigating your path and making the most of being an undecided student.

At Siena, graduate students build relationships with professors who know their goals and care about where they’re headed. Hear from recent graduates about the conversations, encouragement, and sense of community they found, including in online programs.