Dear New Students & Families
Greetings from Siena College! We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 and their families at Orientation (2030 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.
- Housing Application: Community Living has been in contact previously regarding housing deposits.
- Health Records, Immunizations & Physical: Health Services
- 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
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.
Parent Liaison:
Adam Casler, the Interim 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, Samantha Faiella, Associate Dean of Students (518-783-2328 or sfaiella@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. The Public Safety staff is available to answer your questions or concerns by contacting publicsafety@siena.edu or 518-783-2376. We highly encourage you to have your child sign up for our text alert system.
Community Standards:
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.
Important Dates: Please mark your calendars!
- New Student Move-in Day – Thursday, September 3
- Orientation (all students) – Thursday, September 3 – Monday, September 7
- First Day of Classes – Tuesday, September 8
- Family Weekend – Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4
- More information on Family Weekend logistics and options will be communicated at Orientation
- Residence Halls close for Winter Break – Sunday, December 20, 9:00 a.m.
- 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 - Includes helpful FAQs for all areas of life at Siena
- Student Life Facebook Page
- Student Life Instagram
We look forward to meeting you in September!