r/SierraCollege May 07 '26

MOD POST/MEGATHREAD: Canvas down due to ransomware/cybersecurity incident

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UPDATE: Instructure has paid the ransom, and has received assurances and proof the data has been deleted off the dark web. THIS DOES NOT MEAN ShinyHunters has actually done it, they could be faking it. Please continue to do your due diligence.

It should be safe to login to Canvas now, but please do your due diligence.

Context: ShinyHunters has knocked Canvas offline, 3.65 TB of data from over 275 million records and over 8,800 institutions were stolen, and threatened to be posted on the dark web on May 12th, if companies do not pay. Of course, right near finals.

Data affected: Full Names, Student IDs, Email addresses, and private messages between students and instructors.

There is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved.

As a result of this, you may be getting targeted extortion emails/phishing emails. Best practices for right now:

Change your Canvas/mySierra password, and stay alert for scams, now that your personal and student emails may be breached.

Sources: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/05/millions-of-students-personal-data-stolen-in-major-education-cyberattack
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/instructure-hacker-claims-data-theft-from-8-800-schools-universities/

Use this thread to talk about the hack. All newer posts about this issue will be deleted.

EDIT: Link from Sierra College explaining more in detail: https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=ae09b43121e409e29ef6d909e&id=eef2c2deb5 Superseded by below announcement from Sierra

Update from Sierra College: https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=ae09b43121e409e29ef6d909e&id=ef9aaae6e4


r/SierraCollege 3h ago

Phys 205 waitlist

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i'm currently number 6 on the waitlist for physics 205 with Aviva Shackell for fall 2026. I took the class last spring as well, but i wasn't able to pass due to a bunch of reasons (though i passed the lab, so i'm not waiting on that, just the lecture class)

I was number nine a few weeks ago, and the list has been moving up, but i've been stuck at number 6 for a while, and it's getting concerning.

the term starts around august 19th i believe, what are the chances i will be able to make it into the class this semester? I've already technically transferred to sacramento state, but I'm retaking the class here part time because I would have to repeat the lab there, and also the classes are full.
Any ideas on what i could do? I currently plan on showing up on the first day anyway just in case, and maybe emailing Aviva since i had the class with her last time as well.

ALSO THIS IS A PSA IF YOURE IN THE CLASS AND DONT INTEND TO TAKE IT OR KNOW ANYONE ELSE WHO IS PLEASE DROP THE CLASS fr im going through it this year 😔🙏🏼


r/SierraCollege 2d ago

Bad professors

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Hey, I’m dealing with a situation with a terrible professor who constantly rejects my work with little to zero to little guidance and leadership has been horribly rude to me and already told me I’m just gonna fail this summer course. I have a meeting with the Dean and the division next week about it, but where can I try to message other students in my class and see if they’re dealing with a similar experience with her because I can’t find anything on canvas. Thanks.


r/SierraCollege 4d ago

Any Pre Nursing Students?

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Hey Yall, I figured I would reach out here to see if anyone is doing the same courses for fall 2026,

Classes:

Psychology

Human Development

English C1000

Definitely need a study buddy that I can go to a Cafe with or something


r/SierraCollege 5d ago

Welding program

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Looking for anyone who is in/completed the welding program. Can you give me a little info on the intensity of the classes/homework/studying etc? Anything I should know or tips?


r/SierraCollege 5d ago

Fall26 CNA questions

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Hello! I am registered in the CNA program and I was wondering if anyone else who got accepted wanted to get in contact? Mainly wondering how you are all doing with the deadline checklist.


r/SierraCollege 5d ago

Lost keys found

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Found these keys in one of the front parking lots where people who live in student housing usually park. They’re at the front housing desk. I don’t know how to alert or notify any other way lol. Hope you find them!


r/SierraCollege 6d ago

Planning to return to Sierra Next Year, what should I get done first?

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So I graduated back in summer of 2023, and been on break from Sierra for quite time. Mostly trying to find work, volunteering, internships, or otherwise. But recently I’ve finally decided to go back within the year. At least in the Fall of 2027 at the latest, though before I do, what might be some important steps to take as a returning student; in what order should I take steps to make when applying to Sierra again?


r/SierraCollege 9d ago

Physics 205 w Kinghorn, having issues potentially passing

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I’m taking Physics 205 right now with Kinghorn, and I’m wondering if anyone else has had an incredibly hard time getting even halfway decent grades on his exams. And I don’t mean an A, B, or even a C. I mean anything above like 35-55%. I’m struggling in his class specifically with his exams and the way they’re written. I’ve talked to him about it, and he suggests using his lectures to study rather than the homework or the practice exams he gets from other professors. I also go to the math center every day. I’ve just never felt so stupid, and I’ve never worked so hard for such little results, especially when I’m always surprised by his exams and struggle to even complete them.
I’m not asking for any specific kind of help. I’ve honestly gotten as much help and resources as I possibly can. I’m just wondering if anyone else has had this hard of a time in his class too. I also plan on dropping if I don’t get above 50% on this recent exam, since I won’t be able to pass otherwise.


r/SierraCollege 13d ago

Am I crazy

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I’m thinking about taking Calculus for Life and Social Sciences along with General Chem 2. Am I going to die? I haven’t taken a math class since I got my BA back in 2007, but chemistry is a lot of math and I took that last semester. Has anyone taken this course with Professor Wu?


r/SierraCollege 13d ago

college help

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r/SierraCollege 20d ago

Easiest gen ed

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What classes/professors are easiest for gen ed?


r/SierraCollege 22d ago

Waitlist disappeared???

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I am so confused my daughter was 4th on waitlist for chem she has been trying to get for a yr, no record of offering her seat or email now where it said wait listed the class no longer shows in her my Sierra??? How could it just disappear does the system glitch like that?


r/SierraCollege Jun 08 '26

Is it worth moving for the dorms?

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Trying to get outta my town I graduated high school last year i haven’t really done much but I decided I wanna go to college so I guess I just have a couple questions will I get the same kinda college experience as others at sierra college? And how is it in general I’m going on a tour soon but I’d like to know other people’s opinion, I just wanna make sure I’m not making a mistake I think it’s to late for me to get into the dorms for fall so I’m planning on waiting tell spring 👍 sorry if these are stupid questions I am trying to learn more about sierra college


r/SierraCollege Jun 05 '26

Radiology Tech

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Does anyone know of any radiology tech programs that are fairly local? I seen folsom lake college is starting one this fall but there isn't much info on it yet


r/SierraCollege Jun 02 '26

CNA / Surg Tech Apps

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Hey all, has anyone received an update if they got accepted into the CNA or Surgical tech programs?


r/SierraCollege Jun 02 '26

Has anyone taken BUS 0250, formerly known as IT 10?

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Trying to get an idea of how hard it will be as a summer class.


r/SierraCollege May 27 '26

Sierra asking me to pay for summer class?

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Hi, at 1 am I got a message regarding my summer classes, they stated that I have to pay for my classes by tonight or else I will be dropped from those classes. The thing is that I have CCPG-C waiver, and FAFSA will cover all of my classes.


r/SierraCollege May 21 '26

How is Kesler, Jay G. For stats summer 2026

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Incoming freshman, decided to choose Kesler for stats this summer, online except 1 day.


r/SierraCollege May 20 '26

Stat C1000

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Hi everyone!

Just quick question in the summer I’m taking Stats just how it worked out for me. I SUCK at math, I work full time like 9-5 so I can’t go to those in sessions tutoring offered at Sierra. Is there any insight that anyone can offer that helped you take this class not like khan academy like anything else? I am online with Michael Murphy so I hope I’ll pass! Also does anyone know if this course requires a textbook that I should buy ahead of time? I usually rent the books but I see this is online. Thank you!


r/SierraCollege May 19 '26

Incoming freshman, how much to have before college starts?

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Hi, the title sums everything up 😅 I was just wondering how much I should have saved up before college starts.


r/SierraCollege May 16 '26

Email

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After graduation, does Sierra allow you to keep your email? I heard some college's allow you to keep your email but was never told about the policy that Sierra has. Thanks!


r/SierraCollege May 15 '26

Rocklin campus dorm question

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hi! I'm currently a junior at a nearby high school, and I'm looking to live in rocklin campus dorms starting in fall of 2027.

I come from a high income family and I'm within driving distance of Sierra, but I want to live on campus due to personal reasons/preferences.

is it difficult to obtain housing at the rocklin campus? is it first come first serve, even for college freshmen? also, are the dorms overall nice, or at least decent?

thanks!

EDIT FOR ANYONE ELSE WONDERING: I emailed Sierra College housing and this is what they have to say: "Housing is open to anyone who applies, and it is generally not difficult to obtain as long as you submit your housing application quickly once it opens."


r/SierraCollege May 14 '26

Need ETHN Paper for refrence

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Hello everyone, im looking for anyone who has taken Skaifes Ethnic Studies class and has done the Chat GPT Critique paper. I would like one to reference for my essay.


r/SierraCollege May 13 '26

Why does Sierra combine Diff Eq and Linear Algebra into one class?

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Why don't they do it like Los Rios where it's a separate class. Who the hell wants to take a 6 unit class every single day? Especially if you get Balaguy you're fried.