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April
Account setup instructions were sent to your personal email within 72 hours of submitting your enrollment deposit or beginning April 8th.
After setting up your Siena account, login to the Personal Information module of Banner Self Service 9 and review your information making any needed updates.
Check your personal email for set up instructions. If you have not received instructions contact helpdesk@siena.edu or 518-782-6000 Siena University true MM/DD/YYYY
May
Take an active step in shaping your housing and roommate experience.
Check out the Community Living website for lots of information
(not required for commuting students)
New students must provide contact(s) in case of an emergency on campus. It's a quick process.
Personalize your academic journey and help us create your customized course schedule.
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This tool will help us find the math class that's just right for you. You'll also get special lessons to help you get ready for your classes.
Note: Nursing, health studies & environmental studies BA majors Do Not Need to Take
(School of Science Students ONLY)
Take School of Science Placement Test available until June 1
June
Join us for an informative and fun session that will help prepare new Saints for your Siena experience! Speak with current saints, the experience team and administrators.
Maximize your academic potential by taking the placement test and getting the support you need to succeed!
(School of Business Students ONLY)
(Transfer Students Do Not Need To Take)
The Placement Test will be available May 20th - June 20th
Prioritize your well-being! Complete the required Student Health Record, Immunizations Record & TB Screening Questionnaire via the Student Health Portal New student health forms are available now!
https://www.siena.edu/healthportal Siena University true MM/DD/YYYY
July
To prevent being enrolled in Siena's Health plan and receive a full refund. Tell us how you'll be covered! Full-time students must have health insurance for routine and non-emergency care in Albany.
https://www.siena.edu/offices/compliance/student-health-insurance/ Siena University true MM/DD/YYYY
Arrange to have your transcript sent to Siena before August 1 to get credit for previous college courses. The sooner - the better!
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Get your official Saint Card, the essential Siena University ID, by uploading your photo and picking it up during preview day, orientation, or before classes start.
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 University true MM/DD/YYYY
August
Explore the campus, meet key people at Siena, get answers to your questions, and connect with other students
RSVP August 11
RSVP August 13
Get prepared for University life by completing these online trainings. Required for first-year and transfer students. Check your email for more information starting July 7, 2025.
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Pay your tuition bill on time and avoid late fees by setting up your payment account, which will be sent to your Siena email in July.
https://www.siena.edu/sac Siena University true MM/DD/YYYY
Stay informed and prepared in case of an emergency or weather-related class cancellation.
https://www.siena.edu/emergency-information/siena-alert-system/ Siena University true MM/DD/YYYY
Summer Reading, Languages, Career Services, Experiential Learning - get started now
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Get excited for Orientation from August 28 to September 1! Find the schedule and details in July at the Student Activities website.
https://www.siena.edu/orientation/ Siena University true MM/DD/YYYY