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April
All full-time students are required to submit a completed Siena College Health Record and Immunization Record by July 30th.
The physical exam must be performed within 2 years of admission for new students. If you haven't had a recent physical get one scheduled
https://www.siena.edu/offices/health-services/health-requirements-for-students/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Check your personal email starting April 5th for set up instructions. You should receive your account information within 72 hours of confirming! You should set up your account immediately as it is needed for other tasks on the Checklist. Questions? Contact helpdesk@siena.edu. or 518-782-6000. Deadline to complete May 27
Check your personal email for set up instructions. If you have not received instructions contact helpdesk@siena.edu or 518-782-6000 Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Check your Siena email starting April 5th for instructions. You should set up your account immediately as it is needed for other tasks on the Checklist. Questions? Contact helpdesk@siena.edu or 518-782-6000. Deadline to complete May 27
Check your Siena email for instructions. They will be sent the day after you received your email account information. If you have not received instructions contact helpdesk@siena.edu or 518-782-6000 Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
May
At Siena we believe in our mission and so we empower our students with the tools needed to succeed, to serve and to lead in their careers, communities and lives. In this spirit the college has created a mathematical placement test to help provide the support needed in your Quantitative Business Analysis (QBUS) course.
(School of Business Students ONLY)
(Transfer Students Do Not Need To Take)
The Placement Test will be available May 23rd - June 13th
To ensure you are prepared for success in your physical science and mathematics courses at Siena, the School of Science requires incoming freshmen and transfer students in the School of Science who are not majoring in Nursing or Health Studies to take the ALEKS PPL mathematics placement. The results of this assessment will be used to place you in the right mathematics course. You may take the assessment at any time before June 15, but if you miss this deadline you will automatically be placed into a section of Precalculus
(School of Science Students ONLY)
The Placement Test will be available April 1 - June 15th
Help us create your course schedule by completing the Fall Schedule Planning Form and telling us about yourself and the types of classes you are interested in taking. Due June 13
(not required for transfer students)
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June
Once you have your Banner Self Service account set up:
The new student housing application is required for all new first-year and transfer residential students. This form will assist us in making housing and roommate assignments later this summer.
Check out the Community Living website for lots of information
(not required for commuting students)
All new students need to identify emergency contact(s) in case of an emergency on campus. This process is very quick and is completed in your Banner Self Service account.
In order to ensure up to date and accurate information for all students, all students are required to provide their cell phone number & carrier information.
July
For 2023, the First Year Seminar Summer Reading is Colson Whitehead's award-winning novel The Nickel Boys. This is required reading for all incoming freshmen. Please see the FYS website for additional information, the specific assignment, and discussion questions.
(not required for transfer students)
https://www.siena.edu/academics/academics-at-siena/first-year-seminar/summer-reading-for-first-year-seminar/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
The Saint Card is the official ID of Siena College and should be carried on you at all times. Upload your photo by July 29 and pick up your Saint Card during a preview day, orientation or before classes start. Detailed information can be found at the Saint Card site.
Cards are issued on Preview day or Move-In Day. You can also have your image taken and pick up your card early in the Student Union.
https://www.siena.edu/offices/business-services/saint-card/how-to-obtain-your-saint-card/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
All full-time students are required to submit a completed Siena College Health Record and Immunization Record, including COVID-19 Vaccine. The physical exam must be performed within 2 years of admission for new students.
Required forms and more information can be found at the Health Services website
https://www.siena.edu/offices/health-services/health-requirements-for-students/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Did you take college courses while you were in high school? Are you transferring from another college?
If so, be sure that you arrange to have your college transcript sent to Siena before August 1 so that you can get credit for the courses. The sooner you do this - the better!
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Canvas is the College’s Learning Management System (LMS). Take a sneak peek and complete your profile settings before Orientation.
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Now that you are a SAINT, start your ePortfolio to begin showcasing your Siena experiences
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August
Attend a preview day and have the opportunity to meet key people at Siena, get answers to your questions and meet other students.
RSVP here
(for transfer and commuting students)
For 2023, the First Year Seminar Summer Reading is Colson Whitehead's award-winning novel The Nickel Boys. This is required reading for all incoming freshmen. Please see the FYS website for additional information, the specific assignment, and discussion questions.
(not required for transfer students)
https://www.siena.edu/academics/academics-at-siena/first-year-seminar/summer-reading-for-first-year-seminar/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Required training features online education for first year and transfer students. You will receive information about this training around July 18, 2023.
https://web.3rdmil.com/login Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Want to learn about your career interests in 20 minutes? Take the Career Test. Please complete the survey by August 20th
https://www.careerexplorer.com/edu/siena Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Information about Siena's High Impact Practices such as studying abroad, research projects, service learning project and internships.
https://siena.edu/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
Information about setting up an account for paying your tuition bill will be sent to your Siena email account.
https://siena.afford.com/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
The Siena Alert System (SAS) enables College officials to send urgent text alerts to your cell phone in case of an emergency including weather alerts canceling classes.
https://www.siena.edu/emergency-information/siena-alert-system/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
September
Attend Orientation, Thursday, September 1st thru Monday, September 5th! ? Find the full schedule and details in July at the Student Activities website.
https://www.siena.edu/orientation/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
For 2023, the First Year Seminar Summer Reading is Colson Whitehead's award-winning novel The Nickel Boys. This is required reading for all incoming freshmen. Please see the FYS website for additional information, the specific assignment, and discussion questions.
(not required for transfer students)
https://www.siena.edu/academics/academics-at-siena/first-year-seminar/summer-reading-for-first-year-seminar/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY
All full-time students must have health insurance coverage for routine and non-emergency care in the Albany area. Find out more at the Student Life website
https://www.siena.edu/offices/compliance/student-health-insurance/ Siena College true MM/DD/YYYY