In summer 2024, Concordia University announced several programs on the CUAA campus would be changed following the 2024-2025 academic year. Siena Heights University is pleased to have an articulation agreement in place with Concordia University that provides a pathway to completion.  

Curious if Siena Heights’ on-campus or online programs are right for you? Fill out our brief inquiry form and our admissions counselor will be in touch shortly. Questions on how this works? You can reach Danilo Riella at driella@sienaheights.edu or 517-264-7001. On this page, you can learn more about:  

• Academic Affairs 
• Student Affairs 
• Residence Life
• Financial Aid

Did you hear that we’re adding men’s and women’s hockey to our athletics roster? If you are a student athlete, visit www.SHUSaints.com to see the breadth of programs and recruiting information. We’d love to share more with you about our academics, arts programs, athletics offerings, student life, ministry program, and so much more.

Academic Affairs 

Student Affairs 

When you become a student at Siena Heights University, we want you to develop who you are in mind, body, and spirit so that you can reach your potential and embrace your God-given purpose! Our student development model helps you connect our mission (to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical in a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all) by growing in areas of creativity, intellect, leadership, citizenship, and identity. 

Get connected with Campus Ministry through weekly offerings to connect with God and our community. Join Student Government to be part of the collective voice of our student body, SPARC—our late-night programming group, or one of over 30 active student clubs and organizations. The Office of Student Engagement supports all of these groups while hosting an array of weekly programs. Show your school spirit by joining Saints Nation at any and all of our Athletic events, check out our showstopper Theatre Siena plays, and get connected with our growing downtown campus community. Free resources available to every student, like our Counseling Center and the Student Health Clinic, are available when you need them. Public Safety is here 24/7 to help foster your safe, healthy campus experience. 

Residence Life 

Whether you live on campus or not, we want Siena Heights to feel like home! Our Residence Life department is equipped with some of the best student leaders serving as Resident Assistants to live and lead alongside you. Check out our Residence Life brochure. 

Of note, Siena Heights University has a three-year residency requirement for all full-time undergraduate students. Students have many living arrangements and meal plan options to consider. Commuters can also purchase a meal plan. If you want to live off campus, you may qualify for one of our housing exemption categories. Transfer students with 45 credit hours or more, for example, can live off campus. Other housing exemptions be found here. 

All new and transfer students are housed in order of the date they submit their Housing Deposit and Application.  Our residence halls and apartments are used to being full so it’s best to submit these items as soon as possible for the best chance to get your preferred housing. Housing assignments for new students begins around May 1 after current students have chosen their housing for the following year. Students may live in Campus Village, our on-campus apartments, once they become a third-year student. The apartments fill up quickly. If you’re eligible to live there, but don’t get housing, we’ll add you to our waitlist in order of earned credit hour that we actively manage when spaces become available. More information on Residence Life is available on our website. 

Financial Aid FAQ for Concordia University Ann Arbor Students Transferring to Siena Heights University 

Siena Height University will match the out-of-pocket tuition cost for Concordia University Ann Arbor students who transfer to Siena Height University. 

What Does Out of Pocket Cost Means? 

Your out-of-pocket cost is what you pay in tuition after all your scholarships and grants have been applied. You may pay the balance that remains by setting up a payment plan, taking out federal or alternative loans, using a college savings plan such as a 529, etc. 

In the example below, the total tuition minus total scholarships and grants leaves you with a $2,277 out of pocket balance. This will remain the same when you transfer to Siena Heights University. Institutional aid will remain the same for the duration of your time at Siena Heights University. Federal and State aid is subject to change based on your FAFSA 

Will I Receive the Same Scholarships? 

Your scholarships will not have the same name, as Concordia University Ann Arbor has different institutional scholarships than Siena Height University, however the amount will be enough to bring you to the same out of packet cost. Some aid will remain the same, such as State and Federal Aid (e.g., Michigan Tuition Grant of Federal Pell Grant). 

What Are the Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid at Siena Height University? 

Students must apply and be admitted to Siena Height University. The application for admissions can be found here https://go.sienaheights.edu/applynow/inquiryform 

Students must submit their 2025-26 FAFSA and list Siena Height University (school code 002316). The FAFSA form can be found here https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

Can I Find a Federal Work Study Job On Campus? 

Talk to the Student Financial Services Offices to see if you are eligible for Federal Work Study Funds. You must have a FAFSA on file to determine eligibility. If you are eligible, you can find a list of open jobs here https://sites.sienaheights.edu/financialaid/work-study/