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1ADMISSIONS- Administration Bldg., Room 124 (951) 785-2176.

First-time Freshmen: Complete the undergraduate application requirements for admission. Request an official high school transcript including ACT or SAT scores. Pay $30.00 application fee. GED scores should be provided if completed.
First-time Transfer Students:
Complete the undergraduate application requirements for admission. Request official transcripts from high school and all colleges attended. Pay $30.00 application fee.
Returning Students:
Complete readmission update form or application as appropriate and provide transcripts from any colleges attended since last LSU enrollment.
Undergraduate Special Students: Examples: 1) High school student seeking college coursework; 2) Visiting student from another college; 3) Degree holder seeking additional undergraduate courses. Complete application forms and consult the Office of Admissions for additional requirements. Pay $30.00 application fee.
Second Bachelor's Degree Applicants:
Complete undergraduate application for second degree requirements. Provide official transcripts if not LSU graduate. Pay $30.00 fee if not former LSU student.

2PLACEMENT TESTING- Learning Support & Testing Center, La Sierra Hall, (951) 785-2453, www.lasierra.edu/centers/lstc/

Call the office or go to the web page for the testing dates and times. Placement testing is required of students who are:
First time Freshmen
(Also, freshmen must submit ACT or SAT scores.  If you have not taken the ACT/SAT, visit www.act.org/ to find dates, locations, and registration info for the national ACT or during the summer call the LSU Learning Support & Testing Center to take a residual ACT on campus.  Another option is to visit www.collegeboard.com/ and look for info on the SAT.)

Transfer students who have not taken college level English and Mathematics

International students who have a TOEFL score of 550 or higher refer to criteria listed above. TOEFL scores below 550 must see an academic advisor.

! SIDE STEP:
Attend Orientation
ADVISING
- Administration Bldg., Room 206, (951) 785-2217. Required for all first time Freshmen and Transfer Students.
> First Time Freshmen--September 16 through 19
> Transfer Students--October 1
Students who have not yet registered will be able to see an advisor and register for classes at orientation.

3ENROLLMENT SERVICES - Administration Bldg., Room 102, (951) 785-2422 First Time Freshmen/Transfer Students should see an Enrollment counselor to receive a financial aid estimate.

4RESIDENCE HALL, UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS, MEAL PLAN

Any Interested Student
RESIDENCE HALLS: If you are under 22 and not living with a parent or legal guardian, you are required to live in the Residence Hall. You must complete the Housing License form. You must also complete the meal contract at the Residence Hall. Contact Residence Life for more information at (951) 785-2050.
UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS:
If you are 22 or older you may apply for university housing by calling (951) 785-2511.
MEAL PLAN: Dining at the Commons. Students will sign a meal contract when they move into the residence hall. Non-residence hall students may purchase meal blocks at the Bursar's office (951) 785-2152.

5ACADEMIC ADVISING - Undergraduate Student Advisement, Advising Office, Administration Bldg., Room 206, (951) 785-2217.

First Time Freshmen and Transfer students must be advised. Make an appointment with the general advising office.

6FINANCIAL SERVICES - Student Financial Services Office, Administration Bldg., Room 101, (951) 785-2175.

Any interested students:

  1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)** yearly online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.**Beginning January 1 of the previous school year.
  2. Receive and check your Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy. for corrections assistance call Student Financial Services Office.
  3. If needed, provide verification worksheets, parent's and student's IRS forms 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ to the Student Financial Services Office.
  4. Receive and review financial aid award letter from the Student Financial Services Office.
  5. If receiving a Perkins loan, sign and return promissory note with borrower's information sheet to the Bursar's Office.
  6. If awarded Federal Work-Study or an Academic Performance Scholarship, check the job advertisements on the board in front of the Human Resource Office.
  7. New Stafford loan borrower at LSU, must complete the Entrance Interview loan counseling form and Master Promissory Note either online at www.lasierra.edu/sfs or at the Student Financial Services office.
  8. If parents are borrowing a PLUS Loan they must complete a Parent Authorization form and the PLUS Promissory Note each year.
  9. Notify the Student Financial Services Office of scholarships, assistant-ships, or other loans you will be receiving.
  10. If you have any questions or need to ensure enrollment on the first day of classes, contact a Student Financial Services counselor.
  11. You must attend classes regularly and meet the requirements of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to receive financial aid.
  12. Scholarships: Review LSU scholarships Scholarship applications available at the Student Financial Services office.

7REGISTRAR - Office of the Registrar, Administration Bldg., Room 122 (951) 785-2006.

LSU students may register on the WEB if the following conditions exist:

  1. Student is admitted to La Sierra University (ID and web PIN received with acceptance letter)
  2. Clear all HOLDS
  3. Received advisor approval of class schedule (undergraduate programs only), and Registration PIN for the quarter term.
  4. Go online to register, confirm and reserve your classes.

The Procedure for WEB registration is as follows:

  1. Click Sign On (http://www.lasierra.edu/banner/self_service/homepage.htm)
  2. Login: ID # and 6 digit Web PIN (Birth Month [2 digits] + Day of Birth [2 digits] + last two digits of Birth Year).
    (i.e., if your birth date is February 10, 1980 your PIN is 021080)
  3. Click on Students then click Register for Classes Click Select Term or Add/Drop classes.
  4. Click Submit Term, then enter your 5-digit Registration PIN (received from your advisor).
  5. Enter the CRN numbers for your desired classes then click Submit Changes button.
  6. Click on Menu.
  7. Click Student Schedule by Day & Time and/or Student Detail Schedule to view your schedule, verify all courses, units, sections, days and times. If you have variable unit courses (e.g. 2-4 units) click on Change Class Options to select approved number of units.
  8. Now you MUST confirm registration to retain your reserved classes. Click Confirmation of Registration and follow instructions.

 

8CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION

Student Financial Services , Administration, Room 101, (951) 785-2175.
Online Database

    1. Click CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION to confirm your reserved classes. Complete the three questions and click the CONFIRM button. Failure to confirm by midnight of the day you reserve your classes will result in your being withdrawn from classes.
    2. Late Registration begins on the first day of classes at 12:00 a.m. Confirmation of Registration must be received by Student Financial Services on the same day or your classes will be dropped.
    1. Make payment arrangements with Student Financial Services.
    2. Failure to maintain your account status will result in a HOLD that will not allow you to register for the next term.
    3. You are responsible for the accuracy of your registration.
    4. Confirm registration and pay fees. Fees may be paid by cash, check, or major credit card.
    5. All students must complete the Confirmation of Registration by midnight of the day classes are reserved or they will be withdrawn from classes.
    6. Students whose expected aid will not pay all of their University charges will need to commit to a payment plan, and make their payment(s) by the first of the month.
    7. To pay by phone with a major credit card, please call (951) 785-2152 and provide your credit card number, expiration date of the card, with an ID or Social Security number.
    8. To pay by check mail it to the Bursar Office, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92515. To avoid late charges, please mail on time to be received in the Bursar Office before the payment deadline.
    9. To pay in person, assistance will be given by a cashier in the Bursar Office.
    10. Bills for tuition and fees will be mailed to current students only. You may call the Bursar Office at (951) 785-2152 for additional information.

9FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS -

Student Financial Services, Administration Bldg., Room 101. (951) 785-2175; FAX (951) 785-2942; sfs@lasierra.edu

All Students

Make payment arrangements for your account by:

  • Phone or Fax
  • Email
  • Appointment or Walk-in

10BURSAR OFFICE

Cashiers, Administration Bldg., Room 107, (951) 785-2152

All Students

Pay tuition and fees according to payment arrangements Type of payment: Cash, Check, Major Credit Card, Payment plan.

11STUDENT LIFE-ID Card Student Life Office, Administration Bldg., Room 202, (951) 785-2100.

First Time Students
Transfer Students

LSU student Identification Card. Have your ID card made at the Student Life office anytime after you have registered. The ID Card will allow you to access many activities and services on campus. Students may also use their ID for meals at the Commons and Eagle's Nest. A brochure explaining all features is provided in the orientation pack or you may request a copy at the Student Life office.

! SIDE STEP:

PERSPECTIVES - Student Directory. Take your picture for this year's Perspectives in Administration Bldg, 116

BOOKS- University Bookstore, (951) 785-2196.

Purchase your books when you have registered for classes. You may purchase your books from the University Book store web site at http://www.lsubookstore.com

PARKING--Security, Calkins Hall. (951) 785-2222.

Parking Permits
All students (including part-time) who intend to park a motor vehicle on the main campus are required to obtain a parking permit. PARKING PERMITS MUST BE PROPERLY DISPLAYED. Parking permit fees are included in tuition for full-time students. All visitors are requested to stop at the Department of Security to obtain a visitor's parking permit at no additional charge.

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