Just for fun, we asked current students to complete the sentence “You know you go to Siena when…” Take a look at some of their responses below! Yes, many are inside jokes. But lists like these can often give you a sense of what life is like at a particular college or in a certain region. And as you can see here, Siena students are nothing if not fun, polite, intelligent and tight-knit.

Sometimes, the college someone chooses turns out to be not the best fit. Thinking lately that you’d be thriving much more somewhere else? In other words, want to transfer? Read on. Although most of our advice on this blog can apply to transfer students as well, this particular post was created especially for you (as was our transfer open house on 10/29). And high school students may want this advice eventually, too! Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you make the decision to transfer.

We know how much you love learning about colleges from admissions officers (right?!), but it’s definitely worth it to take any opportunity you can to hear from others at the schools you’re interested in. Students. Alumni. Even deans. They see all, know all and genuinely want prospective students to feel comfortable chatting with them. Plus, their perspectives can enlighten you on aspects of that school you didn’t even know to ask about, and ultimately, may help you put more ‘pros’ on the big list of where to apply. So! Now’s your chance to hear from our deans.

As you continue to research which colleges will best prepare you for a successful career, or as you deliberate majors, you might come across people or articles online who will try to derail you from choosing a path in the liberal arts. The collective advice from my knowledgeable team at Siena College, from employers we know and from graduates themselves is this: don’t listen to them.

You’ve no doubt been inundated with invitations from colleges asking you to visit their campus. As hard as it may be to find the time to attend admissions events, it’s so important that you do. We can’t stress enough how campus visits can really be the deciding the factor—the edge you need—to get ahead of the application process and choose where you want to go. It can also help your parents feel good about your decision. How about a little proof of the influence an admissions event can hold? 

We get to ask prospective students all the time what they look for in a college. A very common response: student life. And when we question what specifically they mean, it usually comes down to what students do for fun.

When Siena students really want something, Siena students get it. Case in point: During his time here, the class of 2014’s student body president and GOLD scholar, Ryan Murphy, helped convince the school that the Sarazen Student Union needed a fresh renovation. Now, it’s cooler than ever (if we do say so ourselves).

Fast forward to the time in your life when you have kids of your own, and imagine that you’re about to send them off to college. What’s the first thing you’ll want to know? If ‘Will they be safe?’ comes to mind, you’re not unlike the many, many parents who ask us about that very thing. Fortunately, here at Siena, we’re happy to be able to put your parents at ease.

The Department of Public Safety at Siena College consistently maintains a safe campus environment through a range of services that reflect our Franciscan and Catholic values. Here are some fast facts about our school when it comes to safety:

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: