Sierra College
Community College in Rocklin, California
Sierra College ADVANTAGES
- Safe, family environment in Northern California
- English as a Second Language program (ESL)
- Beautiful location
- On-campus housing (dormitories)
- Affordable ø save money for the first 2 years of college
- Intercollegiate sports program
- Free tutoring
- Transfer opportunities to universities
- Smaller classes
- Free counseling: academic, personal, career, and transfer
- Intramural sports activities
- College concerts, theatre productions and lectures
- Emphasis placed on individual interaction between faculty and students
- Fully accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and College)
- 1st in the Sacramento Valley and 7th in the state of California for transferring to the University of California and California State Universities
AREA AND CLIMATE
Sierra College is located in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Nevada
Mountains of California, 100 miles east of San Francisco. The main campus
is located in Rocklin, just minutes from Sacramento, the state capital
of California. The climate is moderate, with annual rainfall of approximately
18 inches (46 centimeters). Within a 30-mile radius of the campus there
are many recreational opportunities with nearby golf courses, river
systems and lakes. In one hour by car, you can be in the beautiful Lake
Tahoe region that offers skiing, hiking, horseback riding and boating.
Or you can choose to go site seeing in San Francisco, the Napa Valley,
or the Northern California coast.
EDUCATION
Sierra College is a public, two-year community college founded in 1936.
Sierra has a national reputation of excellence and offers over 70 Associate
Degrees. Certificates of Achievement are offered in a variety of technical-vocational
areas. After the first two years at Sierra College, many students transfer
to top quality public and private universities for their final two years.
All Sierra College students benefit from supportive services such as
academic advising, personal counseling, career and professional preparation,
tutoring, and health services at no additional charge. The College provides
comprehensive administrative, academic, workshop, studio, and laboratory
facilities. Students may begin their study during the fall or spring
Semesters or during the summer Session. Excellent faculty, smaller classes
and lower tuition fees are great advantages for international students.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Sierra College offers an ESL Program with courses in reading, writing,
and listening/speaking. Upon arrival, each student completes an assessment
test to determine the appropriate level of study. Courses at beginning
levels are designed for students to enroll full-time. Courses at upper
levels are designed for students to enroll part-time so that they can
also begin to take other college classes. Students will receive full
college credit for courses taken at the upper levels and may also receive
credit for these courses once they transfer to a four-year university.
CAMPUS LIFE
With an enrollment of approximately 18,000 students and a small percentage
of international students, a great opportunity awaits students wishing
to improve their English skills. Sierra College students may participate
in an active Student Government and many campus clubs, intercollegiate
athletics and intramural sports. Sports facilities include a swimming
pool, gymnasium, fitness/cardio room, and fields for soccer and football.
There is also a theatre, art gallery, and science museum.
RESIDENCE HALL (DORMITORIES)
Sierra College is one of the very few California Community Colleges
to have on-campus housing available to our students. The Residence Hall
fees are $2,995 per semester, which includes 17 meals per week whenever
school is in session. This works out to be about $25.00 per day over
the entire semester. A 2-story facility houses 126 students, two students
per room, with a connecting bathroom between two rooms. A second single-story
building is for male students only and houses 24 students, two students
per room, with a community bathroom and shower facility. Each room is
furnished with a twin bed, wardrobe closet, chest of drawers, and student
desk and chair, along with a sink and medicine cabinet. Coin-operated
washers and dryers are available in three laundry rooms for student
use. A large recreation room is equipped with a pool table, ping-pong
table, television, VCR and stereo. A separate study room provides a
quiet place for students to study. Meals are served in the Campus Center
-3 meals per day Monday through Friday and two meals on Saturday. A
variety of popular fast-food stores, delicatessen, restaurants, and
grocery stores are within walking distance of the campus. Included in
this fee is the rental of a half-furnished room (all rooms are double
occupancy), 17 meals per week, all utilities (phone and cable TV are
separate) and shared use of all public areas in each residence hall.
TOTAL ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES AND FEES
| Annual Tuition and Fees (based on 12 units per semester - Fall & Spring) | |
| Enrollment Fee | $264 ($11 per Unit) |
| Foreign Student Tuition | $3,552 ($148 per unit) |
| Health Services Fee | $24 |
| Sierra College Mandatory Health Insurance | $516 |
| Books | $700 |
| Parking Permit | $80 |
| Application Processing Fee (Non-refundable; however, funds are credited toward tuition at the time of registration) |
$100 |
| TOTAL COLLEGE EXPENSES | $5,236 |
| Annual Estimated Living Expenses | |
| Living Expenses ø On-Campus Housing (including room and meals) | $5990 |
| Living Expenses ø Off-Campus Housing (estimated) | $8,900 |
| Personal expenses (transportation, clothes, recreation,
etc) Note: Living expenses may vary with individual student needs and tastes |
$1,800-2,600 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES AND TUITION FEES | $13,000 ø 16,800 |
Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Sierra College offers international students a wide range of advantages,
including transfer programs to other colleges and universities; a safe,
friendly environment in which to study; on-campus dormitory housing
and meals; affordable tuition rates; a variety of supportive services,
and a beautiful campus location. Sierra College offers an English as
Second Language (ESL) program for students who wish to improve their
English skills before entering regular academic studies. Enrollment
in the ESL program also provides a fine opportunity for students to
be admitted to Sierra College with TOEFL scores of less than 450. The
International Students Office provides a variety of individualized support
services including admissions, registration, student visa regulations,
and international student orientation.
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
It is easy to apply for admission to Sierra College. Simply contact
our International Students Office by e-mail, telephone, or mail to request
an information packet. Our office will be happy to assist you in applying
for admission to our college and answering any questions you have about
Sierra.
| Apply by: |
July 1 for the fall semester |
| December 1 for the spring semester |
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| May 1 for the summer session |
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