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Summer FAFSA/CADAA Workshops - Every Wednesday

Outreach Join Us for Our Weekly FAFSA/CADAA Workshops! Need help filling out your FAFSA or CADAA application? We're here to help! Our workshops are open to everyone—including high school seniors. If you're under the age of 24, a parent signature may be required to submit your FAFSA. Be sure your parent creates their own FAFSA account before attending the workshop. All are welcome—drop in and get the support you need! Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Winstead (Counseling Computer Lab). Event Categories: Academic. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.

Facilities Automation Info Session

Facilities Automation and Building Energy Campus: Online. Campus Location: Zoom. Event Categories: Career and Technical Education (CTE). Cost: Free. Parking Details: If you’re curious about how to get into a high-demand, high-paying field without a four-year degree, this will be worth your time. We’ll walk through:  What facilities automation actually is (and why it’s growing fast)  , The types of careers and industries hiring right now  , How Sierra College’s program prepares you to get started quickly   It’s a short session, but it can open up a much bigger opportunity! Presenter: Shawn Monson, Sierra College Information Technology Instructor, Register to Attend… Contact Name: Division of Business, Technology and Public Service. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7800. Contact Email: bustech@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Native Plants: Basic Floral Structures - Perennial Herbs Part 2 of 2

Community Discover the Hidden Wonder Inside Native Plants We See Everyday! Register online (Anticipate registration to open May 1, 2026) ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS Gain valuable skills using appropriate resources, tools and scientific language to overcome common challenges in plant identification. Through lecture, discussions and hands-on activities, Emeritus professor Shawna Martinez will show you how to identify native plants and to see botanical relationships. You’ll practice using dichotomous keys and be trained to recognize the characteristics so you can identify the most common plant families. This series is a partnership with the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and Sierra College’s Natural History Museum. 2026 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Jan. 31 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Trees & Shrubs Part 1 , March 28 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Trees & Shrubs Part 2 , May 30 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Perennial Herbs Part 1 , July 25 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Perennial… Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Sewell Hall (Building S), Room 112. Event Categories: Natural History Museum. Cost: $40 per person. Parking Fee: Free. Parking Details: We recommend parking in any student parking lot on Rocklin Campus near Sewell Hall.  View Rocklin Campus Map. Contact Name: Sierra College Natural History Museum. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7924 (leave voicemail). Contact Email: museum@sierracollege.edu. Sponsor: Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and Sierra College Natural History Museum (SCNHM). Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Tend the Soil, Touch the Sky: Vietnamese Immigrants in Placer County (Now - July 30)

Visual and Performing Arts Please check the Library Hours to view the art exhibit since the library hours vary. If you visit in person, please push the blue button on the exhibit so your visit will be counted.  Tend the Soil, Touch the Sky: Vietnamese Immigrants in Placer County is a photo and video exhibit dedicated to capturing the faces, voices, and experiences of Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in our local Placer County area 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War.  Watch the Tend the Soil promotional video. Honors students from various disciplines, such as Ethnic Studies, History, English as a Second Language (ESL), Graphic Design, and Building Industries, have worked together to collectively create the exhibition in celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month. The exhibit is generously supported by the Sierra College Foundation (SCF) and the American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Collaborative Grant. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Library (Second Floor). Event Categories: Visual and Performing Arts. Cost: Free and Open to the the Public. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Facilities Automation Info Session

Facilities Automation and Building Energy Campus: Online. Campus Location: Zoom. Event Categories: Career and Technical Education (CTE). Cost: Free. Parking Details: If you’re curious about how to get into a high-demand, high-paying field without a four-year degree, this will be worth your time. We’ll walk through:  What facilities automation actually is (and why it’s growing fast)  , The types of careers and industries hiring right now  , How Sierra College’s program prepares you to get started quickly   It’s a short session, but it can open up a much bigger opportunity! Presenter: Louie Garcia, Sierra College Building Industries Instructor, Register to Attend… Contact Name: Division of Business, Technology and Public Service. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7800. Contact Email: bustech@sierracollege.edu. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Summer FAFSA/CADAA Workshops - Every Wednesday

Financial Aid Join Us for Our Weekly FAFSA/CADAA Workshops! Need help filling out your FAFSA or CADAA application? We're here to help! Our workshops are open to everyone—including high school seniors. If you're under the age of 24, a parent signature may be required to submit your FAFSA. Be sure your parent creates their own FAFSA account before attending the workshop. All are welcome—drop in and get the support you need! Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Winstead (Counseling Computer Lab). Event Categories: Academic. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.

Summer 2026 Instruction Ends

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Free Saturday – Out of This World: Galaxies, Constellations and More!

Natural History Museum All ages welcome! Space really is out of this world: all the stars, planets, and galaxies that we can see and detect only make up about 4% of the universe. The other 96% is a mystery, composed of dark matter and dark energy. Hear stories about the truly unique environment of space, enjoy a space-inspired chemistry experiment, create your own art prints inspired by space, and enjoy space-inspired drinks and snacks. Register Online. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Sewell Hall (Building S). Event Categories: Natural History Museum. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Sierra College Natural History Museum. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7924. Contact Email: museum@sierracollege.edu. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Facilities Automation Info Session

Facilities Automation and Building Energy Campus: Online. Campus Location: Zoom. Event Categories: Career and Technical Education (CTE). Cost: Free. Parking Details: If you’re curious about how to get into a high-demand, high-paying field without a four-year degree, this will be worth your time. We’ll walk through:  What facilities automation actually is (and why it’s growing fast)  , The types of careers and industries hiring right now  , How Sierra College’s program prepares you to get started quickly   It’s a short session, but it can open up a much bigger opportunity! Presenter: Roy Ingram, Sierra College Mechatronics instructor, Register to Attend Zoom… Contact Name: Division of Business, Technology and Public Service. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7800. Contact Email: bustech@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Summer 2026 Grades Due

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026. Monday, August 10, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Sierra Kick-Off at Tahoe-Truckee Campus

Student Life Tahoe-Truckee is hosting a “Sierra Kick-off” before school starts. It's a great way for new students to become familiar with our facilities, services, and support services. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to meet faculty and fellow students. Lunch will be included. Campus: Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Student Life. Contact Name: Admissions and Records at Tahoe-Truckee. Contact Phone: (530) 550-2225. Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

CSU Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 *Opens August 1 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the CSU application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their CSU application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

Jessup University Virtual Appointments

Career and Transfer Meet virtually with a Jessup University representative! These one-on-one appointments are a great opportunity to ask questions about different programs, prerequisites, and admissions requirements. Zoom and Phone options are available: Zoom Appointment Link, Phone Appointment Link. Campus: Online. Campus Location: Zoom. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: 9166607481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Thursday, August 13, 2026. For more info visit calendar.google.com.

Fall 2026 Instruction Begins

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Monday, August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

UC Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: AUGUST 1 - DECEMBER 1, 2026 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the UC application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their UC application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

CSU and UC Application Lab

Career and Transfer Career and Transfer Connections Staff will be offering drop-in assistance to offer support, answer questions, and guide students in the CSU and UC application processes. Recommended for students who have already started their application and have quick questions on their CSU and UC applications. No appointment is needed. Just drop by the Career and Transfer Connections office on the Rocklin campus. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Monday, August 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

CSU and UC Application Lab

Career and Transfer Career and Transfer Connections Staff will be offering drop-in assistance to offer support, answer questions, and guide students in the CSU and UC application processes. Recommended for students who have already started their application and have quick questions on their CSU and UC applications. No appointment is needed. Just drop by the Career and Transfer Connections office on the Rocklin campus. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Sacramento State Admissions Representative on Campus

Career and Transfer A Sacramento State Admissions representative will be on campus offering both appointments and drop-ins to meet one-on-one with students. Book an appointment with a Sacramento State representative.Drop-ins are available from 9am - 2pm. From 2–3 pm, the representative will meet with students by appointment only  This is a great opportunity to connect with a university employee and create a contact for your transfer process. All current Sierra College students are welcome, including those interested in transferring, those who have already applied, and those who have been admitted! Here are a few examples of items you might want to discuss:Next steps after being admitted, How and when to apply, Requirements for transfer, Transferability of units (from other colleges and universities besides Sierra College, for example), Questions about the application process, General questions about majors, Support programs and services offered, Campus life (clubs, engagement centers, activities, school spirit, school… Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-108. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

Fall 2026 Add/Drop/Refund Deadline

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Sunday, August 30, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Census Day

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Monday, August 31, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

UC Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: AUGUST 1 - DECEMBER 1, 2026 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the UC application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their UC application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

CSU Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2026 *Opens August 1 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the CSU application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their CSU application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com… Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-1. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

Labor Day Weekend (Campuses Closed)

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Saturday, September 5, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Free Saturday – In Fine Feather: Discovering Wild Birds

Natural History Museum All ages welcome! Our beloved wild, feathered friends enrich our lives with their beauty, soaring flight, and bird songs while also contributing to the functioning of the world's ecosystems including pest control, pollination, spreading seeds, keeping coral reefs alive and transforming landscapes, directly impacting our health and as millions of other species. Hear stories about wild birds, their environments, enjoy a bird-inspired chemistry experiment, create your own art prints inspired by wild birds, and enjoy bird-inspired drinks and snacks. Register Online. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Sewell Hall (Building S). Event Categories: Natural History Museum. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Sierra College Natural History Museum. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7924. Contact Email: museum@sierracollege.edu. Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Labor Day Weekend (Campuses Closed)

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Labor Day Weekend (Campuses Closed)

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Monday, September 7, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

CANCELLED - CSU Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 *Opens August 1 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the CSU application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their CSU application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

UC Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: AUGUST 1 - DECEMBER 1, 2026 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the UC application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their UC application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

CSU Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 *Opens August 1 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the CSU application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their CSU application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

Native Plants: Basic Floral Structures - Grasses and Deciduous Trees

Natural History Museum Discover the Hidden Wonder Inside Native Plants We See Everyday! Register online (Registration anticipated to open July 1, 2026) ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS Gain valuable skills using appropriate resources, tools and scientific language to overcome common challenges in plant identification. Through lecture, discussions and hands-on activities, Emeritus professor Shawna Martinez will show you how to identify native plants and to see botanical relationships. You’ll practice using dichotomous keys and be trained to recognize the characteristics so you can identify the most common plant families. This series is a partnership with the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and Sierra College’s Natural History Museum. 2026 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Jan. 31 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Trees & Shrubs Part 1 , March 28 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Trees & Shrubs Part 2 , May 30 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures: Perennial Herbs Part 1 , July 25 (9am - 1pm) – Basic Floral Structures:… Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Sewell Hall (Building S), Room 112. Event Categories: Natural History Museum. Cost: $40 per person. Parking Fee: Free. Parking Details: We recommend parking in any student parking lot on Rocklin Campus near Sewell Hall.  View Rocklin Campus Map. Contact Name: Sierra College Natural History Museum. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7924 (leave voicemail). Contact Email: museum@sierracollege.edu. Sponsor: Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and Sierra College Natural History Museum (SCNHM). Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Transfer Fair - Register to Attend

Career and Transfer Where Will You Go Next?    Explore your college and university transfer options at the Sierra College Transfer Fair. More than 35 college and university representatives will attend to answer questions about admission processes, academic programs, housing options and more!   Interested in attending? Register today at: Transfer Fair 2026 Student Registration Form. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Upper Quad. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

Fall 2026 Degree Deadline

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Degree Deadline

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Art and Harvest Festival

Student Life Sierra College Nevada County Campus (NCC) opens its doors to the public for a day of Fall fun! We are excited to welcome prospective students and families to the Art & Harvest festival. Parking and admission is free, as well as free cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, and art workshops. This is a great opportunity for the community to learn about Sierra College’s programs and enjoy a day of free fun.  REGISTER TO ATTEND  Join in the festivities and learn about Sierra College’s programs through a variety of hands-on experiences and activities, including: Campus tours, Printmaking, Ceramics - Practice on the pottery wheel, Art workshops led by Sierra College art instructors, Learn more about our academic programs, including Ghidotti High School Lawn games, Pumpkin painting, Live music, Browse emerging artists' work, Relax by the koi pond and more! REGISTER TO ATTEND. Campus: Nevada County Campus (NCC). Campus Location: West Quad (Between buildings N9 and N11). Event Categories: Community. Student Life. Cost: Free Admission and Parking, Open to the Public. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Jessica Burgess-Rose. Contact Phone: (530) 274-5364. Contact Email: jburgess4@sierracollege.edu. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Preview Day and Maker Faire

Outreach Explore Sierra College and See What We Have to Offer Join us on Saturday, Oct. 3 between 10 am and 3pm to explore our Rocklin Campus, academic programs and student services. Enjoy convenient, free parking in the parking garage and start your day at the event check-in table at the Q Building. Food trucks will be on site, along with the Rocklin Maker Faire. REGISTER TO ATTEND During Preview Day, you'll have the opportunity to: Take a guided tour of campus, Tour our new gym and athletic facilities, Experience our award-winning Nursing program facilities, Meet staff and see our Applied Technology team in action with demonstrations from Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics and Welding, Explore our nationally ranked Natural History Museum, Visit with faculty and staff from a variety of academic programs and student services. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Building Q (Check-in Table). Event Categories: Outreach. Community. Cost: Free Admission and Parking - Open to the Public. Parking Details: Free parking in the Parking Garage. Contact Name: Outreach. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7582. Contact Email: outreach@sierracollege.edu. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit sierracollege.edu.

Spring 2027 Registration Times Posted

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

UC Application Workshop

Career and Transfer FALL 2027 TRANSFER APPLICATION PERIOD: AUGUST 1 - DECEMBER 1, 2026 These workshops include a brief discussion on financial aid and other need-to-know information, a quick walk-through of the UC application, helpful tips and tricks, and a lab portion for questions and individual assistance. Recommended for students that have not started (or just started) their UC application. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. Seating is LIMITED and first come-first served. Check in at Career and Transfer Connections (Lt-109) a few minutes early. Already started your application and just have a couple quick questions? Check out our CSU/UC Application Labs or contact us for individual assistance. Contact us for more information or to reserve a seat. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Lt-109. Event Categories: Career and Transfer. Contact Name: Sierra College Career and Transfer Connections. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7481. Contact Email: ctc@sierracollege.edu. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.

Naturalists Speak – Extraordinary Birds of California's Oak Woodlands with Kate Marianchild

Natural History Museum All ages welcome! California’s oak woodlands support birds that are so common they seem ordinary. But some species have unique physical characteristics, abilities, and behaviors that aren’t obvious to the ordinary human. Kate Marianchild, author of Secrets of the Oak Woodlands, will tell us stories of tender spousal ministrations, strange nest materials, bizarre social structures, and deceptive mimicry that will boggle our minds. At the end of her talk, she’ll turn the audience into a chorus of frogs as she tells a story with an astonishing punch line. Register Online. Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Sewell Hall (Building S). Event Categories: Natural History Museum. Community. Speakers. Cost: $15 per person. Contact Name: Sierra College Natural History Museum. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7924. Contact Email: museum@sierracollege.edu. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Fall 2026 Mid-Term Break

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Mid-Term Break

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Mid-Term Break

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Mid-Term Break

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Mid-Term Break

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.

Fall 2026 Mid-Term Break

Academic Calendar Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Fall 2026. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.