LIFE Program

Sierra College

5100 Sierra College Blvd
Rocklin, CA 956772

The LIFE program provides training, support and community integration programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of our two-year program is to offer students classroom and practical learning opportunities in and outside of the community college environment that will prepare them to transition into independent adults.

CONTACT INFO

Program Contacts:	Daniel Avegalio Kimberly Adams
Program Contact Email:	life@sierracollege.edu
Program Phone:	916-660-7818
Program Website:	https://www.sierracollege.edu/academics/life-program/

GENERAL

Public or Private:	Public
Type of School:	Community College (2 year)
Size of School:	Large (>15,000)
Length of Program:	2 Year
Accepts out-of-state students?	No
Type of Postsecondary Education Program:	Substantially Separate → students receive most of their instruction in dedicated classes or programs, but also engage in inclusive academic and social activities on campus through structured or supported opportunities.
Residential Living Component:	No
Walkability & Bikeability of College and Surrounding Community:	Walk Score
Public Transportation Available:	Public Transportation to/around community, Bike Access
Number of Students in Program:	25
Number of Students Per Cohort:	15
When do new cohorts begin?	Fall
Types of disabilities who are/may be represented in this program, but are not limited to:	Intellectual Developmental Identify as Neurodiverse Autism Down Syndrome Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Expressive Language Disorder Learning Disabilities Non-specified Learning Differences

REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements:	18 with Diploma or 22 with Certificate
Is a high school diploma required?	Yes
Deadline for Application:	Open Mid February and closes End of March
Criteria for Admission:	View Here
Supports that are provided:	Vocational Academic Independent Living Social
Program serves only students who have exited the K-12 system?	No

ACCEPTANCE, RETENTION, AND COMPLETION RATES

Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term:	50%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:	90%
Admitted applicants with these skills are commonly seen, but are not prerequisites. Students will have the opportunity to develop them directly during the program.
Minimum requirements for the program	Must be an ALTA Consumer

COST

Average Total Program Cost (Tuition, Student Fees, Housing, Room and Board, Books/Materials, Program Fees):	$0
Is this a federally funded TPSID Program?	Yes
Out of pocket expenses for the program can be funded in the following ways:	DOR Regional Center SSI Foundations
Average Out-of-Pocket Fees:	$0

ACADEMICS

Approximate percentage of all courses taken by students in the program that are inclusive:	0%
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each quarter/semester?	No
Credential(s) or certificate(s) students earn upon completing the program:	ServSafe Food Handler's License L4I Completion Certificate
Is this credential/certificate approved by the college/university?	Yes
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:	Student health center Student disability services Campus clubs Tutoring Center Career Center

EMPLOYMENT

Percentage of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:	~25%
Other career development activities include:	Resume writing Interview skills Job shadow Soft skills (e.g., communication) Job coaching Volunteer opportunities Advocacy in the workplace setting Career Goal Setting Career Connected Courses
Percentage of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:
Resources offered to students:	Tutoring Technology Support
Program Partnerships:	Department of Rehabilitation Department of Developmental Services Campus Career Services Campus Career Fairs
External Supports Partnerships:	Peer mentors Regional Services Support Public Transportation Coaching

HOUSING / MEALS

Are residential living skills a component of this program?	No
Housing Options:	No
Are life skills a component of this program?	Yes
Housing is provided and arranged for students?	No
Are students able to live and work over the summer in the housing?	No
Are campus meal plans available?	No
Are on campus food options available?	Yes
Is there a food pantry on campus?	Yes

EXTRACURRICULAR / CAMPUS LIFE

Students can participate in student organizations and/or clubs on campus:	Yes
Students may participate in the following extracurricular activities:	Clubs Attend sporting and other campus events Independent activities outside the program Faith Communities Campus Museums Garden Spaces
Supports available to students in evenings and weekends:	N/A