Promoting a living and learning environment is the mission of the Residence Life staff at Siena Heights University. Each staff member takes an active developmental approach.

Staff members work with students to develop a sense of community in the halls. Efforts are made to realize values, foster the exchange of ideas, implement student development programs and provide peer counseling.

Another main goal is to educate students about values and cultures of various racial and ethnic groups in an effort to recognize the humanity in all, which is part of the Dominican tradition. Resident Assistants work with the office staff to address student conduct concerns. They educate students on policies and in taking responsibility for their own actions, confront and take action when appropriate, and assume administrative follow up on behavioral conflicts.

Our residence halls are living units for students. Dormitories were places for eating and sleeping – a residence hall has much more extensive living facilities, including lounges, game rooms, study areas, meeting areas, TV rooms, laundry facilities and more.

A major addition is Campus Village at Siena. The state-of-the-art facility will provide all the features of off-campus living for juniors and seniors without leaving campus. The $6.5 million village houses 154 students, and includes private bedrooms and bathrooms, a full kitchen and wireless Internet capability.