We're in this Together
On June 30, 2025 Siena Heights University announced that it would close at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. This page will be updated regularly with information that will help make navigating the next year as easy possible for the SHU Community. We know your Saints spirit will carry on wherever your journey takes you next.
We're Here to Help You with Your Next Step
We are hard at work planning a special academic year that sets our students up for success as well as engages our alumni and local community. Visit our events page to learn what’s going on.
TRANSFER OPTIONS
Our top priority is that every student continues to progress in their academics without disruption. Please see below for transfer agreements and teach-out options; more will be posted as they become available.
Once a Saint, always a Saint! We invite you to be involved with the University this academic year to share memories, have a last hurrah, and carry on the legacy. Visit our alumni page to learn more.
FACULTY & STAFF
You have helped make Siena Heights a very special place. We will be providing transition support to you in a variety of ways through the year. Visit our internal HR page on MySiena to learn more. (Login required)
Teach-Out Agreement or a Transfer Pathway?
Teach-Out Agreement – A formal agreement between Siena Heights University and another institution that provides guaranteed credit transfer, financial aid, and timely degree completion, ensuring a seamless academic transition.Transfer Pathway – A pathway to an institution of your choice that is done between the student and the new school of choice, following the regular process of transfer admission with supportive advising.Current Teach-Out Agreements
Additional teach-out agreements are being finalized and will be added once available.
Current Transfer Pathways
While we continue to build out these pages, colleges with transfer pathways in place with Siena Heights University will be listed below. Please note that pathways are NOT the same as teach-out agreements, which are far more robust. Several teach-out agreements have been finalized (see above) and more will be added when available.
See All Transfer Pathways
Request Your Transcript
You can request your transcript at any time by contacting our Registrar’s Office.
If you’re sending your official transcript to another institution, the easiest and quickest way is to order it through Parchment.com. The transcripts will be processed and sent directly to the institution/college/university within 24-48 hours.
If you wish to have a hard copy of your official transcripts, please complete the attached form and return it to the Registrar’s Office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I have decided to transfer, what do I need to do next?
We are here to support you as you pursue next steps. Please email CSS@sienaheights.edu to let us know your plans, so that we can best support you as you look to continue your education.
How do I order my official transcript?
If you’re sending your official transcript to another institution, the easiest and quickest way is to order it through Parchment.com. The transcripts will be processed and sent directly to the institution/college/university within 24-48 hours.
If you wish to have a hard copy of your official transcripts, please complete the attached form and return it to the Registrar’s Office.
How do I request a replacement diploma?
If you need to order a replacement diploma, please complete the attached diploma reorder form and include your payment information. Diplomas will be mailed directly to students via Parchment and can be expected to arrive within 5-7 weeks after processing.
When can we expect teach-out agreements to be completed?
These agreements undergo rigorous review: All deliberate speed and action are occurring. Several teach-out agreements have been finalized (see above) and more will be added when available.
What universities support the teach-out path?
Once we have finalized the teach-out agreements, we will share this information. These agreements are subject to review by attorneys and accreditation agencies, so they will take some time.
If a student takes the transfer pathway now and a teach-out agreement is finalized with that school after, can the transfer pathway be honored as a teach-out agreement?
It will depend on the terms of the teach-out agreement.
Are teach-out agreements just for this upcoming academic year, or can a junior student finish out this 25-26 year at Siena Heights and then take a teach-out agreement at an available school?
A student can remain at SHU for this academic year, and as teach-out agreements are reviewed and finalized, students can then pursue one of them for the following academic year.
What happens to students that have scholarships in a sport?
Each institution will work with Siena Heights students and their families about matters pertaining to athletics and any financial aid support. As a result, each institution’s approach to both will vary.
Talkspace - Free Resource for Online Counseling Opportunities
We’re happy to share that Talkspace is now live for SHU students! You can connect with licensed therapists online, anytime at talkspace.com/shu. The service includes two live video therapy sessions per month, unlimited messaging therapy, and the Talkspace self-guided membership. Please see registration details below:
- For Therapy: Go to talkspace.com/shu and enter the keyword shu when prompted.
- For Talkspace Go (Self-Guided): Download the Talkspace Go app and use the organization code shu during registration.
About Talkspace Go:
With Talkspace Go: Self-Guided, you can access engagement plans, utilization details, activation info, and more. To explore these features, log into Engage using your SHU email.
