Our group information sessions give prospective students the chance to hear from the Office of Admissions about Siena College and the financial aid process, and tour the campus with a student. Want to come to the next one?

We’ll tell you time and again: visiting colleges is a must-do when deciding where to apply. You can read about schools online and you can hear from alumni, but until you set foot on campus, you won’t really be able to tell if you and that college belong together. That’s why it’s crucial to make the most of every visit—it’s more than just about seeing if the grounds are physically attractive. Here’s what else to look for:

A question we often hear among undeclared students who are trying to decide on a major revolves around which degrees will inevitably lead to the best salaries. It’s no secret that this generation of students is surrounded by talk of money. They read about people their age or slightly older who are earning generous incomes, and they want to put themselves on a trajectory that will lead them to that as well. Can you blame them?

The best way to determine if a college is right for you? Go visit! Siena’s next open house is going to be our best one yet. You’ll get to meet admission staff and current students, enjoy a personalized schedule, attend a Special Programs and Student Activity Fair and much more.

Every month, our admissions team will post a checklist of a couple things you could be doing at that time to 1) move along in the admissions process, or 2) better prepare yourself for when you’re ready to apply to college. Here’s our advice for September…

What are you going to major in? That’s a question you will hear often during your college search. If the thought of deciding that now has your head spinning, you’re not alone. With so many choices out there—from accounting to political science, biochemistry, history and beyond—it’s no wonder that nearly half of our students enter as undeclared. Nervous this puts you at a disadvantage? Well, guess what…

Interested in attending Siena College? Want to learn more about our academics, our athletics, our lives here in upstate NY? Or maybe you were just Googling for some advice on applying to college, and you inadvertently stumbled upon our new admissions blog. Whatever your reason for visiting, we’re happy you’re here.