Sierra College
WHY SIERRA?
Meet with Alistair Turner, Whitney High's Sierra College Outreach Specialist
Tuesdays from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM in the College and Career Center
ATTENDING SIERRA COLLEGE AFTER GRADUATION
Complete your FAFSA by March 2nd (if you do not, you will not be eligible for 2 years free)
Complete your Sierra College Application
Even if you have taken Sierra College Classes before, you must apply for Fall 2023 as a "First Time College Student"
We are offering application help sessions on Tuesdays through April 25th from 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm with our Sierra College enrollment specialist weekly in the College and Career Center.
Things a student needs to know for this application session:
Their current high school GPA
Potential major or degrees – Sierra College Degree Programs
Enrollment status – First time in college
Social security number
(IMPORTANT: If you don’t have one you can still apply )
Opt into the 2 years free/Promise Program
This is how you will get 2 years of FREE tuition if you are a full time college student. If you have taken previous classes at Sierra College and do not see the option for the Promise Program, please let Mr. Blate know when you meet with him.
Accept the College Terms and Conditions
Once you have a MySierra account
Complete the Online
Career & Academic Planning (CAP) module
This can be found in your MySierra Account, Canvas, Canvas Online Classes and Gradebook
Transition Plan
Once you have completed all of the steps above, make an appointment with your transition counselor - Mr.Blate, to create your 1st year college course plan and qualify for Priority registration for classes!
If you have any questions with your application, please attend an application Workshop or reach out to Mr. Turner at aturner@sierracollege.edu
ATTENDING SIERRA COLLEGE WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL
Current high school students may take Sierra College Courses via their Academic Enrichment Program.
Registration for Summer/Fall 2023 may open as early as April. Make sure you have completed all application steps well ahead of the registration dates for your best selection of courses.