Siena College, founded in 1937, is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college with a Franciscan and Catholic tradition. Situated in the attractive residential community of Loudonville, New York, Siena has an ideal location.

It is easily reached from New York City, Boston, Buffalo and is in the center of New York State's Capital District.

The internal growth and development of Siena has been continuous. In response to the changing needs of the times, the Siena curriculum allows flexibility and individual choice for all undergraduates. Students serve with faculty on many campus committees. The College is governed by an independent self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. An active Board of Associate Trustees serves to strengthen the relationship between the campus and the surrounding community.

Recognizing that its students come from varied racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, Siena College supports the creation of a multi-cultured environment for all of its students. In line with this commitment, racism, whether in word or deed, is unacceptable. Racist acts will be subject to College disciplinary action.

The Secret of Siena's Success

What keeps Siena College among "America's Best?" Since its founding in 1937, Siena has been based on its reputation as a community where care and concern for the intellectual, personal and social growth of all students is paramount.

The overwhelming sense of community spirit at Siena grabs you the moment you arrive on campus. It is a place where your friends are your neighbors, your professors are your friends, and just about everyone calls you by name. The incredible interaction and personal attention to each individual are just two of the many strengths directly linked to Siena's success.

Academics

Siena believes that a liberal arts education is the basis for shaping well-rounded men and women and provides a background for any career. Students can choose among 23 majors in liberal arts, science and business. All majors require coursework in English, history, philosophy, religious studies, fine arts, the social sciences and natural science as part of Siena's core curriculum.

Siena also offers more than a dozen cooperative and special programs to suit a variety of professional interests. The Siena/Albany Medical College Program features a medical education with a distinct ethical dimension, the first of its kind in America.

Certificate programs are also available in Theatre, Peace and International Studies, Foreign Languages, and Business. All offer students a concentration of experience that enhances their majors and increases their career options. Other popular choices include Study Abroad, the Siena in London program, the Washington Semester, an MBA program with Clarkson University, and several cooperative engineering programs.

Whatever the major, Siena's main goal is to prepare every student for a career.

Each May, Siena graduates more than 700 students who are eagerly accepted by leading corporations, the public sector and into America's most prestigious graduate programs.

Student Life

The proud sense of community and spirit on the Siena campus is directly linked to the students. Their limitless energy and enthusiasm is present in every aspect of the College.

Approximately 90 percent of Siena's freshmen live on campus, and accommodations range from traditional residence halls to suites and townhouses.

The student population is more influential than most would imagine. There are more than 70 student-run clubs, teams, committees, intramural sports, and various other programs to choose from. There is an activity for virtually every interest. It is student pride and activism that keeps the Siena campus alive and strong.