Register for Classes

An email with your registration time is sent to your Sierra College student email three to four weeks before registration starts. Please note: If you apply closer to registration, you could receive this email within 24 hours. You can find your registration time in your mySierra account.

Refer to the  When Do I Register for Classes video for additional information on when to register for classes, check for eligibility and any holds. The video is also available in Spanish, Russian and Farsi.

Check out this short How to View Your Schedule by Semester video or follow the steps below.

Steps to Get Started

1. Log in to mySierra and on the mySierra dashboard, scroll down and click on “Registration and Classes.”
2. Click on the option for “View My Classes by Semester” then select the semester you want to view and you will be taken to your semester schedule.
3. Repeat this step each semester to stay up to date with your courses.

Watch the What Classes and How Many Units I Should Take? video, which is also available in Spanish. Or, follow the steps below.

Steps for What Classes You Take

Hopefully, you already met with a counselor who helped you create your MAP (My Academic Plan) and recommended classes based on your educational and career goals.

Follow these steps to review your MAP in Degree Works:

1. Log in to your mySierra account
2. Under the Home tab, click on “Degree Works”
3. Click on the “Plans” tab
4. Your most recent MAP will appear on the screen. Note: If you have more than one plan, you may double click on a specific plan.
5. If you want a paper copy, click on the “print” link on the bottom right of the screen.

How Many Units Should I Take?

We encourage you to complete 30 units in your first year so you can complete your MAP goals as quickly as possible. We understand that completing this number of units in a year is not possible for every student. If you feel your MAP needs to be adjusted, be sure to see your counselor.

If you feel you need to make changes to your classes after reviewing your MAP, schedule an appointment with your counselor to discuss further.

Watch the How to Register for English 1A (With and Without Support) video or follow the steps below.

Steps to Get Started

1. Starting from your mySierra dashboard, select “Registration and Classes.”
2. On the next screen, click “View the Class Schedule.”
3. At the top of the screen, select your term and campus preferences. On the left side of the screen, change the subject to English and type in the course number 1a. On the right- side of the screen, change any other areas to search within your preferences. Then hit search.
4. All English 1a courses that require support will display first. You will only be allowed to register for the blue course record number (CRN) if the support course is on your educational plan. You will need the blue CRN for the English 1a course and the partner CRN for the support course. Note: If a support course is not recommended on your educational plan, scroll down the page until you see the list that does not have a note about also registering for the support course.
5. Copy your desired course’s CRN. Then return to your register for classes link to add them to your schedule.

Watch the How to Add Math 13 A and B video, which is also available in Farsi, Russian and Spanish or follow the steps below.

Steps to Get Started

1. Starting from your mySierra dashboard, select the Registration and Classes.
2. On the next screen, click “View the Class Schedule.” At the top of the page, select your term and campus preferences. On the left side of the page, change the subject to Math and type in the course number 13. On the side of the page, change any other areas to search within your preferences. Then hit search.
3. You’ll see the results for 13A and 13B for fall and spring. One option is 13A/B. This is a 3-unit course comprised of eight weeks of 13A then eight weeks of 13B. The other option is to register for 13A and 13B separately. This option is 16 weeks of 13A in the fall and 16 weeks of 13B in the spring. Each course is worth 3 -units.
4. Copy your desired course record number (CRN).
5. Return to your register for classes link to add the CRN to your schedule.

The pre-registration questionnaire needs to be completed each semester before you can register for classes. The questionnaire is used to keep your contact information and educational goal(s) current. 

Steps to Get Started

To complete the pre-registration questionnaire:

1. Log in to your mySierra account
2. Click on “Registration and Classes”
3. Click on “Complete the Pre-registration Questionnaire”
4. Select the correct Term and follow the prompts
5. Once you’ve completed the questionnaire and your class registration time has opened, you can register for classes.

Watch the How to View Your Class Schedule video to find out how to view your class schedule by semester or follow the steps below.

Steps to Get Started

1. Access mySierra through the Sierra College website or download the mySierra app. Enter your username and password and hit “Login.”
2. Login with your Sierra College username and password and complete the multi-factor authentication (MFA) via your mobile phone or email. 
3. On the mySierra homepage, scroll down and click on “Registration and Classes.” 
4. Click on the option for “View My Classes by Semester” then select the semester you want to view and you will be taken to your semester schedule. Repeat this step each semester to stay up to date with your courses.

If you need any additional help, email our Outreach Team at outreach@sierracollege.edu.  

Watch the What Classes and How Many Units Should I Take? video, which is available in Spanish or follow the steps below.

Steps to Get Started

To find what classes you should take:

1. Meet with your counselor who helped you create your My Academic Plan (MAP). 
2. Review your map in DegreeWorks by logging into your mySierra with your username and password. 
3. On the Home page, click on DegreeWorks. Then click on the Plans tab on the upper left-hand side of the page. Your most recent map will appear. If you have more than one map, double-click on a specific plan to view it. 
4. You will then see your classes listed for the semester. 

We encourage you to complete 30 units in your first year so that you may complete your map in a timely manner. However, we understand that completing this number of units in a year is not possible for every student. Talk with your counselor about how many units are appropriate for you. If you need to make changes to your classes after reviewing your map, please schedule an appointment with your counselor to discuss. Visit Counseling to learn more or to make a counseling appointment.

A waitlist keeps track of students who are in line for spots in a full class. If a place becomes available before the first day of class, the student at the top of the waitlist will have the spot reserved for them for 48 hours. Note: You will not be charged for being on a waitlist. You will need to pay registration fees once you are able to add the class.

Watch the How to Get on a Waitlist video, which is available in Spanish, Russian, and Farsi.

Steps to Get Started

1. Go to mySierra and log in with your mySierra login information and select “Registration and Classes.”
2. Click on “Add, Drop or Withdraw from Classes.”
3. Select the correct term from the drop-down menu and click submit.
4. You’ll see a section called “Add Classes Worksheet.”
5. In the CRN area, there are several text entry boxes. Enter the CRN of the class you want to waitlist and click “Submit Changes.” A CRN is a five-digit Course Registration Number. You can find CRN’s on the course schedule.
6. If the status of your selected class says “Closed,” a note will advise you to choose the “Waitlist” option from the drop down menu.
7. Select the “Waitlist” option, then click “Submit Changes” again.
8. Now the class should appear on your current schedule with the status of “Waitlist.”
9. Click “Finalize Registration.” You have successfully waitlisted the class.

Watch this How to Check Waitlist video to learn how to check your position on a waitlist. The video is also available in Spanish, Russian, and Farsi.

Steps to Get Started

You can look up your position on the waitlist by checking your Class Schedule. Check your Class Schedule every day to find your position number on the waitlist. 

To check your position number:

1. Log in to mySierra and select “My Class Schedule.”
2. Select the registration term from the drop-down menu.
3. On your class schedule, there will be a waitlisted classes section (this will only show up if you are waitlisted for a class).
4. Next to the course record number (CRN) for your class, you will see a number inside a set of parenthesis. This is the number position you are on the waitlist.
5. Make sure to check your schedule every day to check on your number. When you reach position zero, you will have 48 hours to register for your class before you are dropped from the waitlist.

Watch this How Do I View My Bill? video, which is available in Spanish or follow the steps below.

Two Options for Getting Started

Option 1: 

1. You can see your tuition and fees by logging in to your mySierra account.
2. Under the Home tab, click on “Payments/Refunds/Tax Forms”

To pay your bills/fees:

1. Select “Online Payments” 
2. Select Term and click submit. The Account Detail for Term will appear on the next screen.
3. Select your payment preference or establish a payment plan.

Note:  Keep in mind you need to make arrangements for payment within 10 days of registering for your classes or they may be dropped.

Option 2:

You can see your tuition and fees by logging in to your mySierra account.

1. Scroll down on your mySierra screen and click on “Payments/Refunds/Tax Forms”
2. On next screen, select “View and Pay My Bill”
3. Select Term and click submit. The Account Detail for Term will appear on the next screen.
4. Select your payment preference or establish a payment plan.

Note:  Keep in mind you need to make arrangements for payment within 10 days of registering for your classes or they may be dropped.

Watch this How to Add a Class After it Has Begun (Late Registration) video, which is also available in Spanish, Russian, and Farsi.

Steps to Get Started

To register for a class after the class has begun, you must get a unique Add Code from your instructor.

You can only add classes in mySierra using Add Codes before the add/drop/refund deadline. You will not be able to add classes past the “W” deadline.

After the add/drop/refund deadline, you must obtain an instructor’s signature in addition to an Add Code, and you must register in person at the Admissions Office.

How to get Add Codes and Register for Classes

1. Attend the first and second class session of each class you wish to add. Let your instructor know you need an Add Code.
2. If there is space available, the instructor will give you an Add Code. Keep in mind that students on the waitlist will have priority.
3. After obtaining the six-digit Add Code from your instructor, log in to mySierra. Click on the “Registration and Classes” link, then the “Add/Drop or Withdraw from Classes” link.
4. Select the drop-down menu to choose web registration.
5. Enter the add code and click “Validate.”
6. Submit changes.
7. Remember to pay your class fees or you will be dropped from the class. Learn more about how to pay fees and expenses.

Online Classes

Since you will not be able to join a waitlist after classes have started, you will need to email the instructor if you want an Add Code. You can find your instructor’s email by clicking on the class’s CRN link in the Sierra College Class Schedule.

Important Reminders

Your Sierra College application must be on file and processed before registering for any classes. You must also clear any holds on your account. Learn how to check your account for holds.

Students on a waitlist stand a higher chance of receiving an Add Code. Try to get onto the waitlist for class before the first day of classes. Refer to the Waitlist article for more information.

After the add/drop/refund deadline, you must obtain an instructor’s signature in addition to an Add Code, and you must register in person at the Admissions Office.

Late Start or Fast Track classes may be added before their start date without an Add Code if there is still space in the class. If the class is full, you must follow the same steps as indicated above.

Watch the Counseling Sign Up video tutorial, which is also available in Spanish, Russian, and Farsi, or follow the steps below.

Steps to Get Started

1. Log in to your mySierra.
2. Scroll down the page and find “Sierra Connect.”
3. Select “Sierra Connect” from your success network dashboard. You’ll be taken to a new page.
4. Click on the three dots next to your counselor’s name to reveal the options they have set.
5. Select schedule from the pop-up list.
6. Select the subject and reason for the visit. Choose academic counseling.
7. Select the day and time you wish to make the appointment.
8. Select the type of appointment you want to have.
9. Enter any information you want your counselor to know before your meeting.
10. Click the confirm button. Your appointment is now registered.