Sierra Nevada College

Sierra Nevada College requires at least 120 semester credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Sierra Nevada College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Sierra Nevada College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at Sierra Nevada College graduate within six years.

Sierra Nevada College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Sierra Nevada College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Sierra Nevada College?

Sierra Nevada College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Sierra Nevada College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Sierra Nevada College

When choosing a major, Sierra Nevada College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Sierra Nevada College.

Student Designed Majors

Sierra Nevada College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Sierra Nevada College

Sierra Nevada College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sierra Nevada College

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Does Sierra Nevada College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Sierra Nevada College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Sierra Nevada College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Sierra Nevada College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Sierra Nevada College Give AP Credit?

✅ Sierra Nevada College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Sierra Nevada College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Sierra Nevada College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Sierra Nevada College.

Does Sierra Nevada College Require Internships?

🟨 Sierra Nevada College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Sierra Nevada College

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Sierra Nevada College Library

The main library on campus is the Prim Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Sierra Nevada College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Sierra Nevada College offers these dual degree programs:

•Education

ROTC

Does Sierra Nevada College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Sierra Nevada College does not have any ROTC programs.

Keep Reading About Sierra Nevada College

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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