how can my student contact public safety?
Siena's Department of Public Safety is open and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Students can contact Public Safety by visiting in person (Hines Hall 1st Floor, marked entrance facing Padua Hall) or by calling 518-783-2376.
does siena have an emergency response plan?
Siena College has an Emergency Operations Plan. Siena takes all incidents affecting students, faculty and staff safety as serious and time sensitive. Please visit the Emergency Information website and encourage your student to do the same.
How can my student change their emergency contact information?
Your student can change or update their Emergency Contact information in Banner Self Service under the Personal Information area.
can new first-year students living on campus have a car?
First-Year (Freshman) students living on campus cannot have vehicles on campus. Please visit our website for information on parking and vehicles. Commuter students, regardless of class year, are allowed to have vehicles, which must be registered.
does siena have an emergency alert system?
Siena has several modes of communicating with students during an emergency. The first is our Siena Alert System, which has the ability to send emails and text messages to students. Students should log in at the start of each semester to verify their cell phone number and carrier information is correct and updated. In addition to Siena Alert, the College utilizes emergency call boxes throughout campus and inside buildings that contain flashing lights and a speaker system to broadcast emergency messages as needed.
Where can i find out more information about violence prevention and/or sexual misconduct policies?
Siena College's Title IX Office has the primary responsibility for coordinating the College's efforts to comply with, and carry out, its responsibilities under Title VII and Title IX, which prohibit discrimination in all of the College's programs and activities. The Title IX Office works with students to provide them information about their rights under the law, support services available, and advise them of the process for reporting incidents that may involve discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual misconduct. Please click here for more information about Title IX and violence prevention policies and efforts.