1 - Enrollment Services

Meet with an Enrollment Services Counselor to discuss admission procedures, financial aid estimates, and available academic programs. Call (951) 785-2000 or e-mail info@lasierra.edu.

For students who are interested in transferring to La Sierra University through our ADT pathways, please click here.

2 - Application & Official Transcripts

Apply online and request that your official transcripts be MAILED directly to:

Official e-transcripts may be emailed to admissions@lasierra.edu.

3 - La Sierra University Acceptance

Receive e-mail and/or formal letter of acceptance from the Office of Admissions.

4 - Official Transcript Evaluation

Receive confirmation that your official transcripts have been evaluated for La Sierra University course equivalency from Jesus Menchaca, Records Specialist, jmenchac@lasierra.edu. To facilitate accurate academic advising and course registration, transcripts must first be evaluated.

5 - Financial Clearance

Send your FAFSA to La Sierra University (school code: 001215); then make an appointment with a financial aid counselor by calling (951) 785-2175 or e-mailing sfs@lasierra.edu. Pay at least one-third (1/3) of your quarter’s balance by the following dates: September 15 for Fall Quarter, December 15 for Winter Quarter, and March 15 for Spring Quarter.

6 - Your Portal Account

Access the University Portal at https://portal.lasierra.edu. To activate your account, click the Reset Password link on the login screen. The system will send a login notification to your secondary email, if one is on file. You may contact IT at helpdesk@lasierra.edu or (951) 785-2900 if you have any questions or concerns.

7 - Registration Holds

Holds prevent registration. View holds in your Portal account at https://portal.lasierra.edu. From the Main Menu, go to Self-Service > Students > Student Records > View Holds. To request information about a hold, contact the 4-digit campus extension beside each hold. If calling off-campus, add "(951) 785" to the extension: (951) 785-####.

8 - Placement Testing

Students without a passing grade of “C” or above in a college-level Math may need a placement exam. Contact the Learning Support & Testing Center at (951) 785-2896 or testing@lasierra.edu. Testing may have a charge. For more information, visit the Testing Center webpage.

9 - Academic Advising

After transcript evaluation, contact the Office of Academic & Career Services (OACS) at (951) 785-2452 or advising@lasierra.edu to schedule an appointment where you will select courses.

10 - Class Registration

Students who have been advised may register for classes by logging in to the University Portal at https://portal.lasierra.edu.

11 - Attend La Sierra University Orientation

FALL | WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER
Attend Golden Eagle Day or Orientation to learn university policies, academic requirements, and campus resources important for a successful transition to La Sierra. To register, access the Golden Eagle Days Registration.

12 - Textbooks

Purchase books online at the https://bkstr.com/lasierraunivstore website.

13 - Additional Arrangements

• La Sierra University ID Card
  Security Office in the Convenience Center located at 11498 Pierce Street, Suite FF, Riverside, CA 92505. Photo ID and proof of enrollment required. See La Sierra ID Cards Request Form for more information.
• Parking Permit
  Visit https://parking.lasierra.edu/ for directions on requesting a parking permit online. La Sierra ID card required.
• Housing
  Call (951) 785-2025 (Women) or (951) 785-2229 (Men), or visit the Residential Life Webpage.

Questions?

Call the Office of Academic & Career Services (OACS) at (951) 785-2452, visit Office of Academic & Career Services, e-mail us at advising@lasierra.edu, or go to Sierra Vista Hall (SVH) Room 114 for assistance. Visit the Campus Map webpage.