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A few of the places you’ll find Siena students…

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Nice to meet you.
At Siena, we know that selecting
the right college is a big decision.
How do you determine if Siena is
right for you? First, take a look at
the facts. And then, if you really
want to know us, keep reading.
Average SAT for accepted freshmen: 1160
• Albany Institute of History & Art
88% freshmen retention rate • Albany Medical College
Four-year graduation rate: 75% • Center for Disability Services
• GE Information Systems
30 degree programs, 43 minors = 1,247 unique program choices • JP Morgan Chase
• New York State Assembly
• New York State Office
of the Comptroller
• Pitney Bowes
recognizes a Siena degree as • Radio Disney
• Albany Law School
• American University
• Boston College
• The College of William and Mary
• Cornell University
• Dublin City University
• Johns Hopkins University
• New York University
• Wake Forest University
• Aetna
• Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
• Estée Lauder
• General Electric
• KPMG, LLP
• Langan Engineering
• Nestlé USA
• New York State Senate
• PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLC
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St. Peter’s Hospital
State Farm Insurance

“ one of the best returns • Walt Disney World

Your journey starts here. on your investment.

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On average, Siena College is $7,000 less than our 3,000 undergraduates
top 10 private competitors
PROFILE OF STUDENT BODY 35,000 alumni
More than 86% of students receive financial aid
57% women, 43% men 91% of faculty members hold the highest degree in their field 230 faculty members
80% live on campus Our park-like campus is on 174 acres in a suburban setting Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Average class size: 21

97%
Our mission. Our promise.
of graduates
are employed or Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts
are continuing Siena, by using this Forest Stewardship
Council-certified paper, hopes to aid in the education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic institution.
their education prevention of land use changes, climate
changes, and the pollution of the planet.
We develop the potential for extraordinary achievement.
Get to know Admissions and Financial Aid.
Admit it – you want a college
that gets to know you.
Admission to Siena is about more than numbers – it’s
about finding students who will thrive in our unique
learning environment.
To get to know each applicant, our admissions committee
thoroughly reviews all submitted materials.
For this reason, we encourage every student to be as
detailed as possible when applying.
General Requirements
The following items must be submitted to the Office
of Admissions:
• Submit the Fast Forward Application* (due December 1)
or the Common Application and Supplement (due March 1)
• An official high school transcript and recommendation
from your counselor or headmaster
• SAT Reasoning Test or ACT test results
* Siena’s Fast Forward Application is a free, non-binding form
of Early Action. Applicants who use the Fast Forward application
receive their admissions decision within 7-10 business days after
completion. Apply by visiting www.siena.edu/admissions/apply.
High School Curriculum
We recommend all admission candidates prepare for
college with a challenging curriculum composed of:
• Four years of English and social science courses
• A sequence in foreign language
• Three to four years of physical and natural science courses*
(with labs)
• Three to four years of mathematics courses* through
trigonometry
* It is recommended that science and business majors have four years
in math and science.
Financial aid is available. A date (or two) to remember:
More than 86 percent of Siena’s students receive financial
aid or scholarships from federal, state or private sources. December 1: Fast Forward application
Notification
We encourage every student to apply and never assume deadline
After the admission decisions are announced in mid-March, they are ineligible. Because each student’s financial need is December 1: Siena/Albany Medical College
accepted students will need to submit a $350 non-refundable different, we give personal attention to each situation
Program application due
deposit by May 1 to reserve a place in the freshman class. during the application review. We realize this is a first-time
December 1: Early decision and action
process for many applicants, so we are here to help.
Early Admission applications due
Call us at 1-888-AT-SIENA or e-mail aid@siena.edu
Applications from outstanding juniors graduating early with any questions. Early January: Early decision and action
are welcome. An interview with an admissions counselor notifications sent to applicants
is required. Types of Aid February 15: FAFSA filed by incoming
Siena primarily awards financial aid on the basis of freshman
Early Decision
need and academic achievement. The following types March 1: Early decision deposits due
Students who have made Siena their first choice may receive of aid available are: to Siena
an early admission decision if an application is submitted by • Siena merit scholarships March 1: Regular decision deadline
December 1. Decision notifications will arrive by January 1. • Siena need-based grants
Students must submit a $350 non-refundable deposit • Federal grants Mid-March: Accepted student notifications
by March 1. Once accepted, the candidate is expected to • State grants sent to applicants
withdraw all applications to other institutions. • Federal loans
• Federal work study May 1: Accepted student deposits
due to Siena
Higher Education Opportunity Program
How to Apply
Siena participates in the Arthur O. Eve New York State
The only financial aid form Siena requires is the Free
Higher Education Opportunity Program.
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The
If you are a New York State resident and would like more recommended date for filing the FAFSA is February15
information, call 1-888-AT-SIENA or visit www.siena.edu/HEOP. To learn how Siena makes a private education
for incoming freshmen and May 1 for transfer students.
affordable, view the Affording Siena video at
The completed FAFSA should designate Siena College
Siena College/Albany Medical College Program
with Code 002816. IMSiena.com
in Science, Humanities and Medicine
The FAFSA is available on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
This unique program is for students who have demonstrated
a commitment to service to others and want to pursue
medicine. Twelve to fourteen students begin their eight-year For a closer look at Admissions, visit www.siena.edu/admissions
program at Siena; then, following graduation, go on to study
For a closer look at Financial Aid, visit www.siena.edu/aid
four years at Albany Medical College to earn their M.D.
degree. Applications for this program are due December 1. R U Siena? Visit IMSiena.com
Call 1-888-AT SIENA to arrange a personal visit.
For more information, visit www.siena.edu/AMC.
We major in careers.
Find yourself and
the perfect job
will find you.
A sociology major was recruited
by Homeland Security.
An economics major is the
CEO of a Top 100 Hospital.
A history major heads the
Smithsonian’s National
Portrait Gallery.
Why do so many Siena graduates
find successful careers? They are
prepared to excel. A Siena education
is the foundation for a lifetime of
learning and success. In keeping
with the Franciscan respect for
the importance of work, we are
committed to preparing students
for the workforce and beyond by
empowering them to participate
fully and productively.
Your personal journey will be filled
with new experiences, discoveries
and growth. And you will soon learn
this is only the beginning. There is
a very bright future ahead.
We have that major.
With 30 majors, 43 minors, countless internship and independent
study opportunities, you will be able to craft your own unique
academic program. There are over a thousand possibilities.
Small classes. Big opportunities.
Because Siena’s classes are small – typically 20 students and no
more than 35 – you will have an opportunity to work closely with
professors who hold the highest degrees in their fields. They will
know your name. They will be there to help. They will push you
to succeed.
Learn outside the classroom.
We believe you can not prepare for life solely in the classroom.
At Siena, we offer a number of special programs designed to give Fact: 97% graduates
students a better perspective of the world. From study abroad and
faculty/student research to internships and independent study,
we provide opportunities that allow students to grow beyond
the classroom.
We’ll put you to work.
Respected for their character and experience, Siena graduates are From undergraduate research to rocket scientist
sought after in the workplace. Each year, nearly 100 employers – this grad is soaring.
recruit on campus – organizations ranging from huge global
When Matt Andrus ’04, B.S. Chemistry, began his undergraduate research
conglomerates to small, non-profit institutions.
at Siena’s Morrell Science Center, he knew the experience would take him
places. Working side-by-side with faculty scholars in mathematics, chemistry
and biochemistry, Matt was well equipped with the skills necessary to
succeed in a science laboratory.
United Space Alliance agreed. After graduation, Matt secured a job as a
rocket scientist for the space operations leader working as part of the rocket
booster element pyro design team. This experience launched him into a
rigorous doctoral program at the University at Florida where he is now
earning his doctorate in chemistry.
Prepare to learn.
Thirty degree programs. Endless possibilities.
Siena offers a wide range of degree programs to meet an array of interests. If you do not see the specific major
you are looking for, we encourage you to contact us, as with more than 1,200 combinations, our liberal arts
A Siena education Core Curriculum
foundation accommodates most career goals.
only starts in the In order to prepare students for the challenges that lie ahead,
classroom. Siena builds every education on a foundation of critical thinking,
communication and analytical abilities. Rooted in liberal arts MAJORS MINORS Political Science
What makes a Franciscan education and sciences, our Core Curriculum courses offer the skills and Psychology
Accounting (B.B.A., B.S., M.S.) American Studies
unique? Affective learning. St. Francis engagement necessary to succeed – in the classroom and in life. Religious Studies
Actuarial Science (B.S.) Biology
teaches that knowledge must establish Sociology
View Siena’s core course requirements online at American Studies (B.A.) Broadcast and Society
a sense of meaning and purpose that Spanish
www.siena.edu/corecurriculum. Biochemistry (B.S.) Business
leads to good works. “And both” is Women’s Studies
Biology (B.S.) Chemistry
Siena’s approach to preparing students Writing and Communication
Foundations Sequence Biology/Medical: Siena College/ Classics
for the intellectual rigor of their
A full-year course for first-year students, the Foundations Albany Medical Center Computational Science
careers and a lifetime of learning. We Joint Program (B.A.)
Sequence provides an integral component of the Siena experience – Computer Science CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
believe they go hand-in-hand, “and Chemistry (B.S.)
connection. This course explores the responsibilities we all share Creative Arts Accounting
both” go far beyond the classroom. Classics (B.A.)
in understanding and relating to the world in which we live. Criminal Justice Computer Science
Computational Science (B.S.) Economics
From the environment to religion, medicine to secular worldviews, Education
Computer Science (B.S.) English
the curriculum challenges each student to discuss what it means to Information Systems
Creative Arts (B.A.) Environmental Studies
be a responsible human being. International Studies, Foreign
Economics (B.A., B.S.) Franciscan Service and Advocacy Languages and Business
3-2 Engineering (B.S.) French
The Foundations Sequence emphasizes crucial abilities – reading, Peace Studies
English (B.A.) German
note taking, constructive discussion, research skills and writing. Pre-Law Program
Environmental Studies (B.A.) Globalization Studies
Small classes foster tight-knit relationships that encourage respectful Revolutionary Era Studies
Finance (B.S.) Greek
dialogue and significant interaction between faculty and students. Risk Management
French (B.A.) Health Services Administration Theatre
The result? Students gain the confidence and skills to listen, History (B.A.) Health Studies
understand and express their opinions. It is a connection to the Management (B.S.) History
world that will last a lifetime. Marketing (B.S.) Information Systems
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) Latin
Philosophy (B.A.) Mathematics
Physics (B.S.) Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Political Science (B.A.) Multicultural Studies
Psychology (B.A.) Multimedia
Religious Studies (B.A.) Peace Studies
Social Work (B.A.) Philosophy
Sociology (B.A.) Physics
Spanish (B.A.)
Make the most of your education.
A Siena education is a transformative experience that requires
us to be student-centered. That’s why we offer a number of pro-
grams and services designed to enhance your Siena experience by
providing additional opportunities to expand your education.
Special Programs
Siena’s special programs bring additional focus to specific areas
of study, interest and need. Encouraging continued learning and
providing hands-on experience, these valuable programs further
prepare students for future life endeavors.
• Education Program
• Pre-Law Program
• Siena College/Albany Medical College Program in Science,
Humanities and Medicine
• Military Science/ROTC
• Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
• Study Abroad/Washington Semester
For a complete list and description of our special programs, visit
www.siena.edu/programs.
College-wide Honors Program: Enhance your academic experience.
The College-wide Honors Program
is a valuable opportunity for highly
motivated students looking to take their
academic career further. Participants are
required to complete a minimum of five
honors courses (15 credits): the Honors
Colloquium (3 credits), the Honors Thesis/Project (6 credits)
and fulfill a service requirement.
The Honors Thesis or Project is chosen by the student and
guided by a faculty member and two other faculty/community
readers. Upon completion, students defend their thesis/project
in a public forum and a bound copy is catalogued in Siena’s
library. By participating in this opportunity, students experi-
ence first hand the process of scholarly research, are better
prepared for graduate school and are better equipped to
make career decisions.
Some topics include: Red Carpet Ethics, Childhood Obesity,
Healthcare Reform, Religious Participation in Democratic
Dialogue, and Cosmetics: Creator or Enhancer of Beauty?
Internships
Internships provide an invaluable opportunity to bring
classroom and life learning into the working world.
By developing strong work skills, habits and ethics,
students gain the essential qualities that make them
attractive to future employers.
Siena’s location in the Capital Region of New York
State provides ample opportunity for internships in
a range of interest areas. From state and local govern-
ment to banking and financial firms, our students are
putting their experience to work.
Independent Study
Independent studies provide students with the oppor-
tunity to engage in research with a faculty member
on a topic of interest to both. This is an excellent
experience for students looking to pursue graduate
or doctoral programs requiring a thesis component.
Career Center
The Career Center at Siena offers practical advice to
students at all stages of their job search. In addition
to individual career advisement, career planning
workshops such as résumé development, mock
interview sessions and dining etiquette are available.
The career library maintains an employer database,
current employer literature and job listings.
Additionally, the Career Center maintains an alumni
network that connects students with alumni in their
chosen field. On-campus recruitment offers students
an opportunity to meet with prospective employers
before graduation.
Visit the Siena College Career Center online at
www.siena.edu/careercenter.
Opening the DORS to student life.
We are guided by
our Franciscan and
Catholic values.
Siena integrates the Franciscan
values of Diversity, Optimism,
Respect and Service (DORS) into
all aspects of student life. Through
dialogue, modeling and application
of DORS, ours is a community
enriched by positive interpersonal
relationships. Our values recognize
that your potential can only be
realized through interaction
with others.
These values are reflected in the
environment and opportunities
we provide our students and in
the lives they lead.
Activities, Athletics and Intramural Sports Franciscan Center for
Teamwork is a core value at Siena. You’ll find it Service and Advocacy.
everywhere on campus – including the field, court
At Siena we live and lead by example.
Campus Safety and rink. Our athletic and intramural programs are
built on mutual respect for every participant and Our Franciscan values and practices
Located on 174 acres in peaceful Loudonville, NY, Siena’s park-like
extend outside the campus to the greater
his or her contribution to the team. We believe that
campus offers an idyllic college setting. Our Department of Public
together, we are stronger. community. The Franciscan Center for
Safety is committed to student safety.
Service and Advocacy serves as Siena’s
Siena’s student athlete graduation rate of 94% is
For information on Siena’s safety initiatives and statistics, visit principal vehicle for promoting service
the sixth highest rate in the country and ranks in
www.siena.edu/security. to others.
the top 10 percent among all Division I schools.
From serving meals to the poor at a
Residence Life
Baseball [M]* local soup kitchen, teaching adults and
Residence Life is an important part of the Siena experience.
Basketball [M/W]* teenagers how to read, assisting with
Since most students live on campus, our DORS values play an
hospitality at a shelter for homeless
essential role in providing a safe, enjoyable living environment. Cheer Team
individuals and families, sharing time and
Cross Country [M/W]* companionship with an elderly person,
Dining
Dance Team [W] to mentoring a child as a Big Brother or
Siena offers a dining experience for every palette. From our coffee Big Sister, the Siena community serves
house and sub shop to our pizzeria and fresh salad bar, students are Equestrian
those in need. And by advocating for
certain to find the right bite on any day of the week. To ensure Siena Field Hockey [W]* long-term solutions, we also offer the
students receive the most value for their dining dollar, we offer more opportunity for a better tomorrow.
Golf [M/W]*
than 10 different meal plans to fit every lifestyle.
Ice Hockey [M] In return, our students are given the gifts
of understanding, respect and dignity.
Clubs and Organizations Karate
There truly is something for everyone at Siena. With more than Lacrosse [M/W]*
60 clubs and organizations on campus, students can participate in Rugby [M/W]
groups and activities that focus on their varied interests, cultures
and aspirations. From the Financial Marketing Association and Skiing/Snowboarding
equestrian team to L.U.N.A. (Latinos Unificando Nuestra América) Soccer [M/W]*
and the infamous Dog Pound (Sports Fan Club), Siena has an Softball [W]
extremely active and diverse student body.
Swimming and Diving [W]*
For a complete list of clubs
and organizations, visit Tennis [M/W]*
www.siena.edu/clubs. Volleyball [W]*
Water Polo [W]*
*NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Sports