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How do I get started at Sierra College?

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Where do I start with choosing a career?

Answered by Christina Ung, Success Center

How do I use transfer credits?

Answered by Florence Charlie, Counseling

What does Sierra College do to support inclusivity?

Answered by Juan Miguel Blanco, Campus Life

How can I pay for school?

Answered by Mindee Purscell, Financial Aid / Outreach

How do I get started at Sierra College?

If you’re thinking about attending Sierra College, you’ve come to the right place. Our Outreach Team can help you get started.

I am considering Sierra College

Let our Outreach Team help you navigate the process from application to class registration. We offer information sessions, campus tours and can connect you with support services to help you be successful.

I would like more information

Submit a Request More Information form to receive additional information through email and direct mail about our academic programs, events, and how to get started.

What can I do on campus?

We offer a variety of student clubs, campus events, an art gallery and a natural history museum.

I want to visit Sierra College

We are happy to show you around. Contact us to sign up for a tour at any of our four locations.

Where do I start with choosing a career?

Start with what interests you! Perhaps you’re interested in business, health care, construction or technology but you don’t know where to go from there. You are in the right place. Sierra College provides ways for you to explore your path.

Interest Areas

Narrow down your career focus with Interest Areas, which are groups of related academic programs.

Take a Short Quiz

Discover majors and in-demand careers based on your interests.

Career and Transfer Connections

Find resources to explore careers, plan for college, search for job and internship openings and prepare for interviews.

Talk to a Support Specialist

Each Interest Area has a dedicated support specialist who can help you reach your career goals.

How do I use transfer credits?

Sierra College students transfer to a wide variety of four-year institutions including California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC). Learn more about transferable course work and specially designed degrees for transfer.

Talk to a Counselor

Your counselor can help you develop a plan to meet the admission and graduation requirements for the specific university you plan to attend.

Career and Transfer Center

Connect with four-year university representatives and learn how to navigate the university transfer application process.

What does Sierra College do to support inclusivity?

We support the success of all our students. Here are some ways we create and support an inclusive college environment.

Support Programs

Explore a wide range of support programs that meet the needs of individuals as well as specific communities.

Student Equity

Learn more about how we facilitate and promote an equity-minded academic, cultural and social environment.

Student Engagement Centers

Meet students of all experiences. Includes the Cross-Cultural Center, the Pride Center, and the Women and Gender Resource Center.

Get Involved

Find various opportunities to get involved in the community including events, clubs, history and heritage months, cultural celebrations and more.

How can I pay for school?

Many people don’t realize they qualify for financial aid benefits. We are here to help you find the financial support you need to get an affordable education and achieve your goals.

Financial Aid

Learn how to apply for financial aid through FAFSA and the California Dream Act Application. We can also assist you with more ways to pay for college.

Two Years Free

Two Years Free is Sierra College’s nickname for the California State Promise Grant, which covers the cost of tuition for eligible students.

Scholarships

Sierra College has more than $230,000 in scholarships available to students. Don’t miss out on receiving free money toward your education!

Student Employment

Whether you’re looking for work-study, on-campus jobs, or internship opportunities in your field of study, we can help you.

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Ways to Learn

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Some people know their destination and just need some pointers to get there. Others are more focused on the journey. We’ll get you where you need to go either way.

Academics at Sierra College

Explore by Goals

Considering transferring to a CSU, UC, or other four-year institution? Work closely with your counselor to develop a plan to meet the admission and graduation requirements for the specific university you plan to attend.

Want to get to work? First, make sure you have the right skills and training so you can hit the ground running. We’ve assembled 24 career-ready programs tailored to our local labor market. Talk with a specialist to learn more or choose the program that suits you.

Looking for flexible courses that fit your busy schedule? Take advantage of fully online classes and hybrid classes. Complete your coursework in a supportive online learning environment with interactive communication with your instructor and classmates.

Interested in non-credit classes for enrichment, personal or professional growth? Consider Community Education. We also have the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Sierra College (OLLI) that offers classes specially designed for adults ages 50 years or better.

Explore by Interest

A Place to Belong

April 1 – 30, 2025

Celebrate Earth Month

This year’s theme, Our Power – Our Planet, highlights the critical relationship between sustainable energy and environmental health. Let’s unite our power to protect and restore our planet!

Attend Earth Month Events

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Build Community

Learning can be easier and more fun when studying with friends or fellow classmates. Plus, Sierra College offers free academic help and a variety of places around each campus to study and relax.

Find study spaces around campus.

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Meet New People. Have More Fun.

Connect outside of the classroom with other students who also enjoy the things you love. Whether it’s animals, robotics, video games, microbiology, or promoting social justice, you can find a group or activity to join.

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Our Community Commitment

Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gaps in all student populations with proactive, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community.

Land Acknowledgement: With respect, we acknowledge the Rocklin Campus of Sierra College as the traditional and unceded land of the Nisenan and Miwok peoples. The Secret Ravine, known in Nisenan as Hoyok, is home to an ancestral village site protected for generations by local tribal nations and their members. Sierra College commits to an ongoing relationship with the United Auburn Indian Community and other local tribes, and to respect the legacy of the first peoples of this land and their future generations who are an integral part of the Sierra College community.

Dr. Denise Bushnell Honored with 2024-25 Hayward Award for Excellence
Sierra College business professor Dr. Denise Bushnell has been honored with the 2024-25 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education.

April 4, 2025
Sierra College Elevates Amy Schulz to Executive Dean, Workforce and Strategic Initiatives
Sierra College has promoted Amy Schulz to a newly created position of Executive Dean for Workforce and Strategic Initiatives.

March 17, 2025
Sierra College President Receives Statewide Award for Distinguished Community College Leadership
Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan has been honored with the Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award by the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA)

February 28, 2025

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