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Tours

1. New Student Campus Tour

   Take a self-guided or virtual tour of our Rocklin campus.

   Stops

   1. A Building

      The A building is where Enrollment Services is located. Here, students can get general help with the application and enrollment process, setting up mySierra, class registration, understanding the class schedule or purchasing parking permits.
      
      The Admissions and Records Office is also in this building. Here, students can get their residency fixed, order transcripts and turn in registration forms/petitions.

   2. Library (LR Building)

      On the first floor of the LR building, you'll find the Ridley Gallery. The gallery features rotating exhibits of leading regional, national, and international artists, as well as faculty artists, alumni, and students. On this floor, you'll also find the Sierra College Timeline, where you can view Sierra College history and learn fun facts about the school. You'll also find some staff offices and a few classrooms.
      
      The second floor of the LR building is where you'll find the library and circulation desk. You can get your student ID here, check out library and professor copies of textbooks and get technology-related assistance. This floor also has our reference desk where students can make appointments with librarians to get research help. The Writing Center is located here as well and students can meet with faculty to develop writing and oral skills for papers, essays, exams, resumes and applications. A commons area with an open space computer lab and study spaces is also on this floor.
      
      The third floor of the library is a quiet zone. This is where you can sit in a comfy spot and study in silence as well as browse the vast collections of books. You will find additional study rooms and the meditation room on this floor as well.
      
      The fourth floor of the library is where you will find the Success Center, the Community Center, the Tutoring Center and the Veterans Success Center.

   3. Lt Building

      In the Lt Building you will find the Career and Transfer Connections office and Testing Services.
      
      Career and Transfer Connections provides resources and guidance to help students research careers, gain career experience, earn credit for internships, and hone professional development skills, including resume writing. Students can also get assistance with the transfer process if they intend to continue their education after Sierra College.
      
      Testing Services can help proctor exams for students who need to make-up missed in-class exams, tests, or quizzes.

   4. J Building

      In the J Building you will find the Associated Students of Sierra College (ASSC) office which is an excellent place for students to connect with others either by joining a club or creating one. The Student Senate, located in the same room, is where students participate in the college’s shared governance process. Students can also receive their $10 per semester ASSC Activity Sticker here to receive benefits like free meals from the cafeteria, 10% off all bookstore and more. 
      
      The Cross Cultural Center, which is also located in this building, includes a Native American Resource Room, the Puente program, an Umoja Community room, and the Undocumented Student Center, The Cross Cultural Center provides a space for students to feel safe and comfortable in a multicultural setting that is accepting and welcoming. Many different clubs often meet in here such as the Native American Club, Disability Awareness Club, Dream Club and more. You'll also find the Pride Center and the Women and Gender Resource Center in the J building.
      
      In the J building you will also find the Cafeteria and Wolverine Den (coffee shop) that serves Starbucks coffee and some vending machines. If you live in the dorms, you will be able to use your meal card in both places.

   5. K Building

      The K Building is where you will find the Sierra College Bookstore. Here you can buy, or rent textbooks, purchase school supplies, or get snacks or beverages. Just outside the Bookstore you will find the pickup counter that is open during busy times of the year for quick pickup of items purchased online. 
      
      Next to the Bookstore, you will find the Food Pantry and Basic Needs Center. Both are open to currently enrolled Sierra College students and provide services that help connect students to free or low-cost food, wellbeing and other support services.

   6. Residence Hall (SH Building)

      Completed in 2026, Sierra Hall provides housing for more than 350 students.
      
      Sierra Hall serves as a centrally-located space on campus, creating community for students. It provides services and amenities that encourage students to participate in campus life, including programs, activities and events. It is also an empowering space — offering educational opportunities where basic needs are met and life skills are learned.
      
      Through careful planning, the monthly housing costs for most students is substantially below market rate for the area. Additionally, with investments from members of the community, the cost of housing for students with the greatest need are significantly low — in some cases, down to zero cost to the student.

   7. Nursing Village

      One of the most popular majors at Sierra College is Nursing, and the Nursing Village is where most of these students take their classes.
      
      The Nursing Village includes mock doctor rooms and a mock emergency room that students use to practice and prepare for real-world situations in their future careers.
      
      Once students have completed the prerequisites and been accepted to our Nursing Program, they will have the option to complete courses for Registered Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, or work towards their Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
      

   8. G Building

      Completed in 2025, the G Building includes a gymnasium, weight room, fitness rooms, workout rooms and the Athletics Department office.
      
      Surrounding the G Building, you will find five beach volleyball courts, two pools (one lap pool and one dive pool), six tennis courts, a football stadium, soccer field and both a baseball and softball diamond.
      
      Sierra College has a strong history in intercollegiate athletics, including 13 state championships and we currently have 19 teams including football, swimming and diving, water polo, basketball, softball, baseball, women's soccer, wrestling, cross country, tennis, golf, and track.

       

   9. Parking Garage

      Completed in 2021, the five-level parking structure has parking for 1,501 vehicles and has electric vehicle chargers on floors one and two. The parking structure is the primary spot to park on the Sierra College Blvd. side of campus.

   10. Q Building

       Completed in 2023, the three-story, 77,000 square foot, Q Building includes new, modern and comfortable classrooms. It features a large, open lobby with student collaboration areas, a small coffee shop, and is also connected to Weaver Hall.

   11. W Building

       The W building, also called Weaver Hall, is the home of the Liberal Arts division. In this building, you will find a photography darkroom and an applied art and design lab. 
       
       Additionally, most foreign language and American Sign Language (ASL) classes are held in Weaver Hall.

   12. L Building

       The L building, also know as the Winstead Center, is where you will find the majority of on campus student support services. 
       
       This is where you can find the Cashier's Office, where refunds and payments are made, as well as the Financial Aid office. In this building are our support programs including EOPS, TRiO, SAS and more. Counselors are also here to help individuals figure out their student education plan for their time at Sierra College.
       
       Every semester, students are required to pay a health center fee which includes treatment for bumps, scrapes, and bruises along with mental health counseling appointments, and more at our Health Center located in this building.

   13. V Building

       The V building is the Math and Technology building.

       There are two tutoring centers located in the V building. On the second floor, you can get assistance with math classes up to Precalculus in our Algebra and Statistics Support Center. On the third floor, you can receive tutoring assistance for any other math or math-related courses (including chemistry and physics) in the Math Center.

   14. S Building

       The S building, also called Sewell Hall, is where most science, physics, engineering, chemistry, anatomy, and biology classes take place. Upstairs, there is a planetarium where astronomy students can study the night sky anytime of the day.
       
       Additionally, the Sierra College Natural History Museum is located here. If you are interested, the Museum has tours that you can schedule, or you can stop by anytime for a self-guided tour. 

   15. Dietrich Theatre (T Building)

       The T building, also called Dietrich Theatre, is where you will find Drama department classes and music and theatre productions. 

   16. Thanks for Taking a Tour!

       Thanks for taking our campus tour. Please stop back by if you have any questions!