Greetings from Siena College! We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2027 and their families at Orientation (2023 Fall Orientation). The following information highlights how you can help us to ensure your student becomes an engaged and responsible member of the Siena community.
New Student Checklist
Please be sure your student is visiting checklist.siena.edu to confirm they (and you!) are reviewing all the required tasks to help make their transition to Siena as smooth as possible. Please complete the items below at your earliest convenience.
· Housing Application & $350 Non-Refundable Housing Deposit (Due June 9th): Community Living has been in contact previously regarding housing deposits.
· Health Records, Immunizations & Physical (Must be completed in your Student Health Portal by June 30th): Health Services
o Immunization Exemptions: Any requests for medical or religious exemptions related to the College’s required immunizations must be submitted as soon as possible and no later than July 15th at 5:00 p.m.
· Submit a photograph for your Siena Saint Card (Student ID): Saint Card
· Online Alcohol and Sexual Violence Prevention Training: Vector Courses
· Review Student Health Insurance Requirements: Student Health Insurance
· Verify student cell phone number and service provider: Cell Phone Verification
Student Engagement:
Siena College prides itself on our highly engaged student body. Please encourage your student to become involved in activities such as student-run clubs and organizations, intramural and club sports, spiritual and religious groups, health and wellness groups, and even on-campus employment opportunities. Engaged students demonstrate high satisfaction and success academically and personally. You can begin to explore the many involvement opportunities on campus by going to Saints Connect.
Adam Casler, the Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students (518-783-2328 or acasler@siena.edu) serves as the primary resource where you can share concerns ranging from your student’s general well-being and adjustment issues, to emotional or behavioral difficulties. Adam, J. Bebb, Senior Associate Dean of Students (518-783-2328 or jbebb@siena.edu), or Moddie Linen, Assistant Dean of Students (518-783-2328 or mlinen@siena.edu) will work with the appropriate persons on campus to follow up with your concern. We are more than happy to discuss disciplinary issues with you. However, we will ask for a signed release from your student to speak with you except in situations where the health or safety of the community may be compromised. For additional information, click here.
Public Safety/ Emergency Text Notification System (Siena Alert):
Siena College strives to provide a safe campus environment. The Department of Public Safety is open 24/7, every day of the year. Ron Matos, Assistant Vice President for Student Life/Director of Public Safety (518-783-2376 or rmatos@siena.edu) is available to answer your questions or concerns. We highly encourage you to have your child sign up for our text alert system.
Siena educates students with a comprehensive and consistent message regarding consequences associated with high-risk drinking and drug use. Siena College also provides prevention information, ongoing assistance and support to promote an environment where sexual misconduct and harassment is not tolerated. Students will receive email instructions to complete online training in these areas prior to the start of classes. The Siena Life handbook (www.siena.edu/sienalife) outlines all of the policies and procedures, as well as the rights and responsibilities of each student as a member of the Siena community. By giving you this information now, it is our hope that you will review it together, communicate expectations, and discuss strategies for your student to make safe and respectful decisions.
Please mark your calendars! More information will follow throughout the summer.
· Residential Housing Deposits – Due Friday, June 9
· Student Preview Days – Wednesday, August 9 & Monday, August 14
· Move-in Day – Thursday, August 31
o More information on Move-in Day and Orientation will be shared by Community Living & Student Activities and Leadership Development later this summer
· Orientation (all students) – Thursday, August 31 – Monday, September 4
o Opening Liturgy – Thursday, August 31, 4:00 p.m. followed by a BBQ dinner
o Parent Breakfast – Friday, September 1
· First Day of Classes – Tuesday, September 5
· Family Weekend – Friday, September 29 – Sunday, October 1
o More information on Family Weekend logistics and options will be communicated at Orientation
· Residence Halls close for Winter Break – Sunday, December 17, 9:00 a.m.
o For other important housing dates (vacations, closings, etc.) please visit the Important Housing Dates page.
· Siena Academic Calendar - Important dates/deadlines related to academics at Siena
While our primary relationship and communication will always be with the student, we value you as a key partner in the work we do to support students. With this in mind, we encourage you to bookmark and/or follow the resources below to keep up to date:
· Parents and Families Resource Page
We look forward to meeting you in September!