Alistair Turner Program Manager – Outreach & International T. (916) 660-7374 E. aturner@sierracollege.edu
Facts & Figures • Founded in 1936 • 20,000 students. • 4 sites : • Rocklin • Roseville Gateway • Nevada County Campus • Tahoe/Truckee. • 65 Associate in Arts • 63 Associate in Science • 55 Career & Technical Education Certificates .
Why enroll at Sierra College? 1. Earn an Associate degree and/or certificate 2. Transfer opportunities 3. Quality education at an affordable price 4. Nationally recognized sports program 5. Student support services and programs 6. Smaller classes 7. Campus Clubs (50+) 8. Study Abroad
Higher Education in California General Education California California University State Community of California College University 50% BA/BS 30% BA/BS Transfer Student
Higher Education in California Transfer Students
TAG – Transfer Admission Guarantee • UC Davis • UC Santa Cruz • UC Santa Barbara • UC Riverside • UC Irvine • UC Merced
Associate Degree for Transfer • Administration of Justice • Kinesiology • Anthropology • Mathematics • Art History • Philosophy • Business Administration • Physics • Communication Studies • Political Science • Computer Science • Psychology • Early Childhood Education • Sociology • Economics • Spanish • English • Studio Arts • Geography • Theatre Arts • Geology • History • Journalism
University Transfer Bachelors Degree (120 units) Sierra College Sierra College University University Sophomore (Yr.2) Freshman (Yr.1) Junior (Yr.3) Senior (Yr.4) • • General Education (GE) & Upper Division GE • admission requirements. Upper Division Major Reqs. • Lower Division Major • Electives Upper division requirements in the 4 year college’s catalog. Use www.assist.org for major prep classes
Students who transfer • Earn 60 transferable credits • Transfer GPA 2.0 (CSU) or 2.4 (UC) • Complete lower division major prep courses • Use www.assist.org for major prep • Admission based on community college classes • HS and SAT scores not used • UC - Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG’s) • CSU – Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T)
TAG - Transfer Admission Guarantee • Minimum UC transferable units completed to submit a TAG is 30. • Minimum UC transferrable units required to fulfill a TAG is 60. • You can only submit one UC TAG application • NOTE: Transfer students do not have to participate in TAG to be considered for admission to a UC.
Career & Technical Programs Administration of Justice Applied Art & Design Automotive Analysis/Technology Business Accounting Administrative Professional Administration/General Business Entrepreneurial Management Marketing Real Estate Computer Information Systems Computer Science Construction Technology
Career & Technical Programs Drafting & Engineering Support Drama/Technical Theater Early Childhood Education EMT/Health Sciences Engineering Environmental Sustainability Fashion Merchandising Fire Technology Mechatronics Nursing Nutrition & Food Science Photography Recreation Management Welding Technology
Steps to Success FALL 2015 Online Application (January 2, 2015 ) Online Orientation – mySierra (January 2015 ) Assessment (February / March 2015) Counseling (February / March 2015) Register for classes & pay fees (April 28, 2015)
Placement Tool www.sierracollege.edu/placement
Online application - 2015 • Online application (opens January 2, 2015) • Semester (Fall = August 26 / Summer = June 8) • Educational Goal • Program of Study • SSN (if you have one) • Residency Questions • Response within 24 hours • Sierra College Student ID • User name & password for mySierra
Distance Learning Program • Online classes available • Develop a study plan • Implement time management strategies • Skill Development 10 (1 unit / 3 weeks) • How to be a successful online student
Benefits of attending Sierra College • Highly qualified faculty & excellent resources • Learning Resource Center • Computer Lab • Tutor Center • Testing Center • Math Center • Writing Center • Library
Residence Halls • Fall 2015 applications available in March • 12 units – 2.0 GPA. • Semester fees = $3,500 (includes $60 per week meal plan) • 120 spaces
Financial Aid • Apply for Financial Aid • Grants • Scholarships • Loans • Work-Study • FAFSA • www.fafsa.gov • Sierra College – Financial Aid • (916) 660-7310
Student Support Services Former Foster Youth Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS) Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)
Life on campus
Wolverine Sports Baseball Basketball Golf Football Soccer Swim Softball Tennis Volleyball Wrestling Waterpolo
ANY QUESTIONS? aturner@sierracollege.edu www.sierracollege.edu
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