Transfer Students Fall 2009-2010

Welcome to La Sierra University (LSU)! There are several steps that you need to take before you enroll as a new transfer student.

Get started soon! Get registered by August 31 to be eligible for a scholarship. For details, click here.

Step 1: OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Request that your official transcripts be mailed directly from each school

you have attended to:

La Sierra University

Office of Admissions & Records

4500 Riverwalk Parkway

Riverside, CA 92515-8247

Step 2: CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE TO LSU

Once the Office of Admissions & Records determines your acceptance, Maritza Aoyagi, Records Specialist, will e-mail you requesting that you confirm your decision to attend LSU.

REPLY to the e-mail as soon as possible to inform the Office of Admissions & Records of your decision. The process to review your transcripts and determine course equivalencies will NOT begin until you reply to this e-mail. Allow 2-4 weeks for your transcript(s) to be processed.
Once your transcripts are reviewed, you will receive an e-mail informing you that course equivalencies have been determined.
For any questions, you may contact Maritza Aoyagi at (951) 785-2930 or by e-mail at maoyagi@lasierra.edu.

Step 3: PLACEMENT TESTING

Placement exams determine what level of English and math courses students will take.

Students transferring appropriate college-level English and/or math credit are not required to take the placement exams. For this reason, it is important to have your official transcripts mailed to LSU as soon as possible.
To determine if you need testing or to schedule your placement exam(s), call the Learning Support & Testing Center at (951) 785-2896.
Each test costs $20 and requires a valid photo ID.

It is recommended that students who will take placement exams study the online resources here.

Step 4: ACADEMIC ADVISING & ALTERNATE PIN

Academic advising and scheduling of classes takes place after placement testing has been determined and completed (if applicable) AND after your transcripts have been received and reviewed.

After receiving confirmation that your transcripts have been reviewed, contact the Center for Student Academic Success (C-SAS) at (951) 785-2452 or by e-mail at advising@lasierra.edu to request an advisor. Allow one to two business days for a response.
The name and contact information of your assigned advisor will be e-mailed to you. Contact your assigned advisor and schedule an advising appointment.
Alternate PIN: Every quarter students receive a new Alternate PIN that is necessary to register for classes. Your advisor will provide you with this Alternate PIN.

Step 5: STUDENT SELF-SERVICE ACCOUNT

Before you can clear registration holds and register for classes online, you need to set up your Student Self-Service Account.

Enter LSU ID and 6-digit Web PIN (Web pin is your six-digit birthday, MMDDYY), then click "LOGIN" (If you have any

problems with your pin, contact the registrar's office immediately by calling (951) 785-2006. Reset pin number

(6 digits NO letters) and enter a security question.

If you have difficulty accessing your student account, you can stop by the C-SAS (Sierra Vista Hall, Room 114) or call (951) 785-2452.

Step 6: REGISTRATION HOLDS

Registration holds prevent students from registering. Therefore, all holds must be removed before you can register for classes. You can check for registration holds by accessing your Self-Service Account, clicking on "Students," "Student Records," and "View Holds."

To clear holds or for questions about specific holds on your account, you may contact the following departments:

Admissions & Records

Administration Building # 22

(951) 785-2006 or (951) 785-2477 (fax)

Student Financial Services

Administration Building # 101

(951) 785-2175 or (951) 785-2942 (fax)

Qualifying (if applicable: Students required to take placement exams have this hold.)

University Studies Office

Administration Building # 203

(951) 785-2499

Health Services

Convenience Center - Suite A

(951) 785-2200 or (951) 785-2263 (fax)

All students are required to have a current health physical (within one year) and up-to-date immunizations. To obtain the Health Record and Physical Examination Form, go here. Both sides of the form must be completed and submitted to LSU Health Services before enrollment.

Step 7: ON-LINE REGISTRATION

Classes fill quickly. We highly recommend that students complete their placement tests, get advised, clear holds, and register as early as possible.

For step-by-step registration information, click here.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

If you have difficulty registering for classes, you can stop by the C-SAS (Sierra Vista Hall, Room 114) or call (951) 785-2452.

Step 8: TRANSFER ORIENTATION

Transfer Orientation is not required but is highly recommended. You will learn useful information pertaining to La Sierra University policies, academic requirements, and available resources. Testing and advising are not part of orientation. We suggest that you complete testing, advising, and registration BEFORE attending orientation.

Students who attend orientation and meet specific criteria are eligible for a scholarship.

Eligibility for Transfer Orientation Scholarship

Students who attend a Transfer Orientation in July and meet all the requirements will be eligible for a $300 scholarship. Students who attend the orientation in August and meet all the requirements will be eligible for a $150 scholarship. The scholarship requirements are as follows:

Participate in ALL the activities during Orientation.
Complete registration of classes by August 31.
Submit ALL required paperwork to Admissions & Records by August 31.
Submit ALL required paperwork to Student Financial Services by August 31.
Submit completed health physical and immunization forms to Health Services by August 31.

This scholarship will be coordinated within the limits of LSU packaging guidelines and U. S. Dept. of Ed. Title IV regulations, which may result in adjustments in your original financial aid offer.

Dates: Monday, July 27 or August 24

Time: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)

Location: Center for Student Academic Success, Sierra Vista Hall. A campus map is available here.

An orientation schedule is available for you review here.

Step 9: ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

LSU ID CARD: Once you have registered, you may obtain your LSU ID card by visiting the Student Life Office in the Administration Building, Room 202. You will need to bring a valid photo ID with your name and proof of registration at La Sierra University.

PARKING PERMIT: All vehicles parked on campus are required to display a current La Sierra University parking permit. Obtain your parking permit by visiting the Department of Security found inside Calkins Hall. You will be asked to present proof of insurance. For questions, call (951) 785-

2222.

HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS: To reserve a residence hall room, complete the residential hall application online and submit a $100 deposit. For additional information call (951) 785-2025 (Women) or (951) 785-2229 (Men). For other on-campus housing options contact Campus Housing, (951) 785-2511 or see online.

For additional information contact us at:

Center for Student Academic Success

La Sierra University

Sierra Vista Hall #119

(former Psychology building across from LSU Church at the corner of Sierra Vista Ave. & Pierce St.)

4500 Riverwalk Parkway

Riverside, CA 92515-8247

Phone: (951) 785-2452

Fax: (951) 785-2918

Email: orientation@lasierra.edu