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Congratulations on your admission to La Sierra University! Please review the following steps to ensure your transition to the university goes smoothly. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Not all steps will apply to your student status; you may skip those steps.

Your Next Steps

  1. First, locate your username in your application status portal. If you are not able to find it, your username is the combination of the first letter of your first name + first 3 letters of your last name + last three digits of your La Sierra University ID number. Example: jdoe987
  2. Navigate to https://portal.lasierra.edu. Below the login form, click on Reset Password and enter your username and create a password.
  3. If you are having issues resetting your password, please contact IT at or call 951-785-2900

Submit your FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be eligible to receive federal grants and loans as well as institutional aid.

Schedule a campus tour and see La Sierra up close; https://lasierra.edu/visit-la-sierra/ . If you are a Criminal Justice student contact (Corona) or (Rancho Mirage) to schedule a visit.

Submit your final official transcripts with graduation dates to . Official transcripts must be sent directly from the school or transcript service. Any transcript with an IP grade is not considered final.

If you are living on campus, please complete and submit an application and your $150 dorm deposit. Instructions can be found at https://lasierra.edu/residential-life/residence-application/

If you are looking for off-campus or non-dorm university housing you must meet specific criteria

To schedule an appointment with a financial counselor you must be logged into your university gmail account. Or call 951-785-2175 if you are a parent or do not have an account. More information can be found at: https://lasierra.edu/sfs/#c25913

For instructions on how to upload your required health documents, visit Student Wellness Services here .

Incoming athletes must get a physical exam and complete the ATS Form and Insurance Packet.

If you need a physical, schedule your appointment through PnCweb.lasierra.edu or call 951-785-2200.

You can login and make an appointment here: https://lasierra.edu/security/id-cards/. Visit our security office at the Convenience Center (suite FF) on Pierce (next to the La Loma Market, to take your ID photo and receive your ID card). This will allow you to access campus gates and buildings.

If you are an international student who has been admitted, click here:  https://lasierra.edu/oiss/pre-i-20-requirements/ to learn how to set up your profile and pay your student processing fee and deposit to apply for an I-20 form.

Sign up to register your vehicle to park on campus. There are no fees for registering or parking your vehicle on campus. Create an account at: https://parking.lasierra.edu

Looking for a job on campus? Search for available jobs and submit an application in our job portal. https://jobs.silkroad.com/lasierrauniversity/lasierrauniversitycareers

All incoming Freshmen, connect with your peers, meet new friends and get connected to campus at our 3 day campus orientation. Learn more information and sign up at : https://lasierra.edu/ignite/

If you require support services for a disability, register with our Office of Accessibility Services: https://lasierra.edu/accessibility-services/

If you are a freshman with a 3.75 GPA or higher, consider signing up for our honors program. Spots are available for transfer students as well. https://lasierra.edu/honors/

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