Event Details
The commencement ceremonies are an appropriate conclusion to a successful academic career at Sierra College. The educational success that the award of an Associate degree represents demonstrates considerable sacrifice, hard work and commitment.
The ceremony itself takes place once a year at the end of the Spring semester. All students who complete a degree in either Fall, Spring or Summer of that academic year are eligible to attend. You must have submitted a degree petition to the Admissions & Records Office by the appropriate deadline. Participation in commencement does not guarantee a degree. During March you will receive information about the ceremony and must complete an additional participation form if you wish to attend. Commencement information
The College bookstore will have caps, gowns and tassels available for purchase.
Nevada County Campus Parking & Access to Upper Campus
- Parking lots 1, 3, 4, and 6 will be available for public parking. Use Lot 7 and 8 for handicapped parking.
- Elevator and stairway access to Upper Campus, Bell Tower where Commencement takes place will be available at the N1 and N2 buildings. Please note that N1 is now Student Services and N2, upper level, is now the Learning Center. Signage and staff will direct guests to Upper Campus.
- The Bell Tower (N4) elevator or stairwell will not be available for use on May 19 to accommodate Commencement activities near this location.