Graduating? RSVP to Participate in Commencement By Tues., May 19
Student Life
Congratulations! Commencement is an exciting, celebratory conclusion to a successful academic career at Sierra College. You must RSVP for the Rocklin or Nevada County Campus ceremony in mySierra by Tuesday, May 19, 2026. , To RSVP for the Tahoe-Truckee ceremony, please email Natalie Armstrong. To learn more about Commencement, visit https://www.sierracollege.edu/commencement.
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Online. Event Categories: Student Life.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Study Night
Student Life
Join us for a focused study space! Food is available for the first 100 students!
Quiet study in the Cafeteria, with group study available in the:
Pride Center, Women & Gender Resource Center, Cross-Cultural Center.
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Cafeteria. Event Categories: Student Life. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Community. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Student Engagement Centers. Contact Email: sec@sierracollege.edu.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Tend the Soil, Touch the Sky: Vietnamese Immigrants in Placer County (May 4 - 29)
Visual and Performing Arts
Please check the Library Hours to view 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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 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, May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.
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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Study Night
Student Life
Join us for a focused study space! Food is available for the first 100 students!
Quiet study in the Cafeteria, with group study available in the:
Pride Center, Women & Gender Resource Center, Cross-Cultural Center.
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Cafeteria. Event Categories: Student Life. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Community. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Student Engagement Centers. Contact Email: sec@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Commencement Ceremony for Tahoe-Truckee Grads
Student Life
Mark Your Calendar!
Visit the Commencement page to find specific details for graduating students and their guests.
Campus: Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Campus Location: To Be Determined. Event Categories: Student Life. Cost: Free. Parking Fee: Free.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Commencement Ceremony at NCC
Student Life
Mark Your Calendar!
Visit the Commencement page to find specific details for graduating students and their guests.
Campus: Nevada County Campus (NCC). Campus Location: Bell Tower Quad. Event Categories: Student Life. Cost: Free. Parking Fee: Free.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Commencement Ceremony at Rocklin
Student Life
Mark Your Calendar!
Visit the Commencement page to find details specific for graduating students and their guests.
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Campus Location: Football Stadium. Event Categories: Student Life. Cost: Free. Parking Fee: Free.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Spring 2026 Instruction Ends
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Spring 2026.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Spring 2026 Pass/No Pass Deadline for Full Term Classes
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Spring 2026.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
2026 California Primary Vote Centers Open for Early In-Person Voting Starting Today
Community
Learn more on the California Secretary of State website.
Event Categories: Academic. Community.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Memorial Day Holiday Observance (Campuses Closed)
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Spring 2026.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Tend the Soil, Touch the Sky: Vietnamese Immigrants in Placer County (May 4 - 29)
Visual and Performing Arts
Please check the Library Hours to view 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Native Plants: Basic Floral Structures - Perennial Herbs Part 1 of 2
Natural History Museum
Discover the Hidden Wonder Inside Native Plants We See Everyday! Register Online (Anticipate registration to open on March 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.
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Spring 2026 Grades Due
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
2026 California Primary Election Day is Today
Community
If you are not sure your vote-by-mail ballot will arrive in time if mailed, bring it to any polling place in the state between 7 am and 8 pm on Election Day.
Learn more on the California Secretary of State website.
Event Categories: Academic. Community.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Sierra College Alumni Mixer
Community
June 4 Mixer – An Event Designed to Inform, Connect and Inspire
We’re excited to welcome Ryan Ronco, a proud Sierra College alumnus, who will share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how votes are counted, including the processes that ensure accuracy and integrity.
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members, ask questions and gain a clearer
understanding of the local voting process.
RSVP today to join the conversation!
Event Categories: Community. Fundraising. Cost: Free for Alumni (RSVP Required). Parking Fee: Free Parking Onsite.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Placer County Clerk-Recorder Office (3715 Atherton Road, Rocklin).
For more info visit www.surveymonkey.com.
Free Saturday – Glow On! Natural Bioluminescence
Natural History Museum
All ages welcome!
Nature can put on a stunning show, especially when it comes to the creatures on our planet that just glow. They have what others don’t: natural bioluminescence! This special chemical reaction allows living things to produce light in their bodies, from the ocean's depths to forests, which they use for communication, attracting prey, finding mates, and defense. Hear stories about natural bioluminescence, enjoy a bioluminescence-inspired chemistry experiment, create your own art inspired by these glowing creatures, and enjoy glowing 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, June 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer 2026 Instruction Begins
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Spring 2026 Academic Standing Posted
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Spring 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Spring 2026 Dismissal Appeals Due
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Spring 2026.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Summer 2026 Add/Drop/Refund Deadline
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Juneteenth (Campuses Closed)
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Summer 2026 Census Day
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 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: 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.
Tuesday, June 23, 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
Independence Day (Campuses Closed)
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Independence Day (Campuses Closed)
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, July 8, 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: 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.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Summer 2026 Withdraw Deadline
Academic Calendar
Campus: Rocklin Campus. Nevada County Campus (NCC). Tahoe-Truckee Campus. Event Categories: Academic. Semester: Summer 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 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
Join using… Contact Name: Division of Business, Technology and Public Service. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7800. Contact Email: bustech@sierracollege.edu.
Tuesday, July 14, 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. Parking Details: View Parking Information. Contact Name: Financial Aid. Contact Phone: (916) 660-7310. Contact Email: financialaidquestion@sierracollege.edu.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sierracollege.edu.
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.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit sierracollege.starfishsolutions.com.
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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. 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
Natural History Museum
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.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 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: Financial Aid Workshops. Outreach. 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.
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.