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.
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
January 1
New Year's holiday
January 12
Spring semester begins
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.