Student FAQ's
When are the dates of Siena Heights Orientation (SHO) Days?
What happens at SHO Days?
What is an Advisor?
What if I have AP or College Credit?
When do I find out about my financial aid?
What is Welcome Week?
When are the dates of Siena Heights Orientation (SHO) Days?
Saturday, April 21
Saturday, May 19
Friday, June 8
Friday, June 29
Saturday, August 4
What happens at Siena Heights Orientation (SHO)?
At SHO Day, you get to know SHU!
Siena Heights Orientation (SHO) Days offer a fun, interactive way for students to meet and engage with other students and learn about all that Siena Heights University has to offer. Supporters also have an opportunity to meet and engage with other supporters, learn about various programs and resources on campus in an effort to answer various questions before leaving campus.
What is an Academic Advisor?
The mission of academic advising is to assist students to live the mission of Siena Heights University by helping students become more Competent by empowering students to maximize their academic success through degree planning and helping to define and reach their personal, academic, and career goals; Purposeful by empowering students to discover a broad array of opportunities in and out of the classroom and requiring their participation in the decision making process, leading toward advocacy for oneself; Ethical by empowering students to become confident, responsible, ethical, self-reliant problem solvers and reflective lifelong learners.
What if I have AP or College Credit?
This information will be used in scheduling your classes. It is your responsibility to review your schedule during your SHO Day. If you notice an inconsistency, you can sign up for an appointment to modify your schedule.
What is Welcome Week?
Welcome Week is required by all first-year students to attend as it is the beginning of the LAS100 course. During Welcome Week, you will be grouped with your LAS100 classmates and Orientation Team (OTeam). You will have the opportunity to go to camp, be invited to a Siena faculty or staff member's house for dinner and much more! Students create lasting friendships in their Orientation Team and we know you will too!
What happens at SHO Days?
What is an Advisor?
What if I have AP or College Credit?
When do I find out about my financial aid?
What is Welcome Week?
When are the dates of Siena Heights Orientation (SHO) Days?
Saturday, April 21
Saturday, May 19
Friday, June 8
Friday, June 29
Saturday, August 4
What happens at Siena Heights Orientation (SHO)?
At SHO Day, you get to know SHU!
Siena Heights Orientation (SHO) Days offer a fun, interactive way for students to meet and engage with other students and learn about all that Siena Heights University has to offer. Supporters also have an opportunity to meet and engage with other supporters, learn about various programs and resources on campus in an effort to answer various questions before leaving campus.
What is an Academic Advisor?
The mission of academic advising is to assist students to live the mission of Siena Heights University by helping students become more Competent by empowering students to maximize their academic success through degree planning and helping to define and reach their personal, academic, and career goals; Purposeful by empowering students to discover a broad array of opportunities in and out of the classroom and requiring their participation in the decision making process, leading toward advocacy for oneself; Ethical by empowering students to become confident, responsible, ethical, self-reliant problem solvers and reflective lifelong learners.
What if I have AP or College Credit?
This information will be used in scheduling your classes. It is your responsibility to review your schedule during your SHO Day. If you notice an inconsistency, you can sign up for an appointment to modify your schedule.
What is Welcome Week?
Welcome Week is required by all first-year students to attend as it is the beginning of the LAS100 course. During Welcome Week, you will be grouped with your LAS100 classmates and Orientation Team (OTeam). You will have the opportunity to go to camp, be invited to a Siena faculty or staff member's house for dinner and much more! Students create lasting friendships in their Orientation Team and we know you will too!