Matriculation, in its usual use, means, “The steps one takes to get to and through college.” At Sierra College, Matriculation means an agreement between the college and each student as to the steps both will take to help ensure the student succeeds.
Agreement:
Sierra College will:
- Assess students’ basic educational skills and career goals
- Orient students to the college’s programs, services, and policies
- Provide top-quality instruction and services
- Offer a wide variety of courses
- Offer services to support students’ education
- Follow up on students’ progress toward educational goals
Students will:
- Participate in Assessment and Orientation
- Declare an educational major
- Meet with a counselor to design an educational plan
- Attend courses and work hard to complete them
- Seek out support services as needed
- Strive to make progress toward goals
Matriculation and Registration:
Students must complete assessment, orientation, and counseling prior to registration. New students who complete at least two of these components will be allowed to register during the regular registration period.
Assessment:
Assessment in reading, English and mathematics helps to determine student skill levels and needs. Results are used by counselors to assist students with selection of courses and developing a Student Educational Plan (SEP). The Assessment Center also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and Ability to Benefit (ATB) testing.
Orientation:
Sierra College staff provides information about programs, services, and registration procedures. Students who complete orientation are prepared to meet with a counselor.
Counseling:
Students meet individually with a counselor, who helps them develop their educational plan, refers them to appropriate services, and answers specific questions and concerns.
Exemptions:
Some students are exempt from the requirements of Matriculation. Nevertheless, students are encouraged to avail themselves of these services. Students are exempt if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree;
- Apply with a selected educational goal of “personal enrichment;”
- Apply with a selected educational goal to “maintain certification or license;” or
- Other criteria as determined by the Sierra College Board of Trustees
Students who have completed orientation or assessment at another college can have those portions of the matriculation requirements waived. Please submit evidence to the Assessment or Counseling Offices at the Rocklin Campus, Nevada County Campus, Roseville Gateway Center, or the Truckee Center.
Challenges or Appeals to Matriculation:
Students may request a waiver of any matriculation requirement due to extraordinary circumstances; or may review the regulations covering matriculation and file a complaint if the student believes any of these regulations are not being met. All complaints, appeals, or requests for information should be directed to the Matriculation Office in the Winstead Center on the Rocklin campus.
