Dates 2008

August 25
Fall Semester begins

August 30-31
Labor Day holiday

September 1
Labor Day holiday

September 2
First 7-week Fast-Track courses begin

September 6
Add/ Drop/ Refund deadline (full semester courses) 12 noon

September 19
Challenge Petition deadline

September 26
Last Day to apply for Credit/No Credit grading

October 18
First 7-week Fast-Track courses end

October 20
Second 7-Week Fast-Track courses begin

November 4
Last day to withdraw and get a "W"

November 10
Veterans Day holiday

November 26
No evening classes

November 27-29
Thanksgiving holiday

December 6
Second 7-week ends

December 13
Last day of instruction

December 25
Christmas holiday

2009

January 1
New Year's holiday

January 12
Spring semester begins

Apply for Admission

Whether you're a first-time college student, a transfer student, are returning to school after one or more semesters, or are taking classes to upgrade your job skills, Sierra College can help you achieve your goals. In addition, we offer special part-time admission to High School students in grades 9-12.

Our flexible educational programs are designed to fit your lifestyle - you choose the schedule that works best for you. Part-time or full-time; daytime, evenings or weekends; semester long, short-term or fast-track courses.

Admissions to Sierra College is open to any person who:

  • Has a high school diploma, GED or passed the high school proficiency examination, or
  • Is 18 years of age or older and capable from profiting from instruction.

Select the link to the category below that applies to you and follow the corresponding steps:

Definitions

New or first time student
First time college student or first time at Sierra. May have attended or graduated from another college or university.
Transfer student
Transferring to Sierra from another college.
Continuing student
If you were enrolled in at least one Sierra College credit course for the prior semester. You maintain this status even if you withdrew from college before the end of the semester. DO NOT reapply for Admission.
Returning student
If you have previously attended Sierra College, but have been away for one or more semesters
High school student
If you are currently in grades 9-12
International student
If you are from a country outside the United States, and would like to study at Sierra College
Glossary of Academic Terms
Page last updated May 19, 2008
e-mail access blackboard access employment legal disclaimer contact us ©sierra college