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December 4, 2025
Located just off Highway 89 in Truckee, Sierra College’s Tahoe-Truckee Campus is designed to serve about 1,000 students from Truckee, Donner Summit, Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Homewood, and Tahoma. With access to more than 120 degrees and certificates, the campus connects residents to the larger Sierra College district, which serves 18,000 students annually across its Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee locations.
Over the years, the campus has become more inclusive and impactful. In 2008, when the building opened, its enrollment included 4.5% Latine students. Today, that enrollment has climbed to 33% Latine students. Ninety percent of campus graduates transfer to four-year institutions, and many of the area’s EMTs are trained at the Tahoe-Truckee campus, in partnership with Tahoe Forest Hospital District and local fire departments.
Local high school students attend tuition-free and can earn both high school and college credits. Students over age 18 who sign up for a full load of classes also receive the first two years tuition-free. Sierra College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and offers courses transferable to the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems.
The Tahoe-Truckee campus also offers a wide variety of courses for adults and seniors, including hands-on training, community enrichment classes, and workforce development. Two makerspaces on campus integrate making into the curriculum, for example, memorial textile art as a component of the Death and Dying class.
There’s something for everyone at the Tahoe-Truckee campus: free English learning classes, technical education, art classes, programs for adults over 50, and of course, credit for local high school students. What will you learn next?
Sierra College offers several courses designed to support adults returning to education, transitioning careers, or simply pursuing personal interests. Students can take credit classes in subjects like psychology, natural sciences, administration of justice, and business. Or they can enroll in noncredit career education programs in the trades and technology. Over 250 of these courses are offered online.
Two routes can be taken for career skills and industry training: noncredit, tuition-free courses and for-credit CTE programs that lead to certificates and degrees. Both are available through the Tahoe-Truckee campus and serve as strong foundations for employment or further education. These offerings are available in person, online, and in synchronous Zoom formats.
Online and in person (on the Rocklin and Grass Valley campuses) noncredit CTE courses help adults develop career skills without the cost or pressure of traditional college programs. These courses are tuition-free, repeatable, and don’t require prerequisites, making them accessible to anyone easing back into education, switching careers, or looking to build confidence in a new field.
Program areas include:
These courses emphasize real-world preparation, offering a supportive bridge into higher-level academic pathways or direct employment. Learn more at: sierracollege.edu/academics/noncredit-education
District-wide, 21 for-credit CTE programs prepare students for skilled careers directly related to industries within the Sierra College District area and its local labor market needs. The Tahoe-Truckee campus offers select for-credit CTE courses, and students may also access online or hybrid options through Sierra College’s broader campus system. While tuition applies, students may qualify for financial aid, scholarships, or workforce grants.
Program fields include:
Learn more at: sierracollege.edu/academics/career-and-technical-education
These short-term, not-for-credit classes offer a chance to explore new interests, strengthen career skills, or simply try something creative and fun. More than 300 online courses are available in a wide range of subjects, and new classes begin nearly every week, with flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend options, to accommodate working adults and busy families.
Courses are fee-based, open to the public, and do not require formal college admission or placement. Participants can register directly through the Kaleidoscope online catalog at sierra.augusoft.net.
The Tahoe-Truckee campus offers in-person classes. This fall, they included:
Online classes are available as well in the following areas:
Through Placer School for Adults, beginner and Intermediate/Advanced English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults help improve reading, writing, speaking, listening, and basic computer skills. Classes are offered in the mornings and evenings, with the option to attend online and in person.
Sign up by calling (530) 885-8585 (Spanish speaking) or (530) 271-2819 (English speaking)
OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) is designed specifically for adults age 50 and older who are passionate about learning. It offers a year-round lineup of noncredit courses that are engaging, accessible, and free from the pressure of tests or grades. In addition to academic content, the program fosters social, cultural, and volunteer opportunities for its members.
Course topics range from history, science, and current events to health, creative expression, and lifestyle topics. While most classes are held online or at other Sierra College campuses, Truckee-area residents are encouraged to participate virtually.
Recent offerings included:
OLLI at Sierra College is part of the Continuing Education Division and belongs to a national network of 125 OLLIs supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Learn more at campusce.net/sierraolli.
Through partnerships with the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) and other area high schools, Sierra College makes early college access possible through two key programs:
Open to students in grades 9–12, Academic Enrichment allows high school students to take up to 11 units of college coursework each term, either online or in person. These courses are tuition-free and count toward both high school and college graduation requirements. Interested students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and submit a permission form each semester with counselor approval.
Sierra College also offers college courses directly on local high school campuses through CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways) agreements. Truckee High School students can enroll in college-level Emergency Medical Responder and Spanish courses without leaving campus. These classes are expanding, are part of the school day, and are taught by college-approved faculty.
Laptops and learning resources may be available to ensure equitable access, especially for remote learners.
Learn more about both of these programs at sierracollege.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/attending-college-in-high-school
For Adults:
For TTUSD Students:
Sierra College’s Tahoe-Truckee campus plays an important role in providing lifelong learning, career skills, and early college access. Students have access to the disc golf course out front, the resource library, tutoring services, and so much more. It’s a welcoming place to grow professionally, academically, and personally.
To learn more, visit the Truckee Tahoe Campus page or follow along on Facebook for news and updates.
