Changes to the mySierra Instructional Faculty pages are effective Fall 2025
Please review the following options for these links in mySierra. Click on any image to enlarge it.
Jump to a section by clicking on the link below:
To enter your course textbook cost, click on the Mandatory Textbook Cost Reporting link on the Instructional Faculty page in mySierra, then follow these steps.
Select a term:
Then, select your class:
Select the appropriate cost for your course textbook, then click Save:
Your selection will be confirmed like this:
Need to make a change? Click on the Manage button and make a new selection, then click Save:
To view your class roster, click on the Roster link on the Instructional Faculty page in mySierra.
On the CRN Listing page, you will see all active classes you are assigned to. To filter by term, choose a term from this dropdown menu:
To view a roster, click on any class, but do not click on the hyperlinks. If you click on the hyperlink for either the Course Title or the CRN, you will only see section information like what you see on the class schedule. To access the roster, click anywhere other than those links.
Visual confirmation where to click:
To export your roster to an Excel spreadsheet, click on the Export button in the upper right corner of your screen:
Then, choose the type of Excel file you prefer:
To print your roster, click on the Print button in the upper right corner of your screen.
A printable version of your screen will display in Print Preview prior to printing.
Not seeing the whole roster? Look at the bottom of the page to see how many records are displayed and how many pages make up your roster. You can change the number of records displayed per page (5, 10, 25, 50, 100 are the options):
If you need to switch to another class, you can use the dropdown menu next to the course name at the top of the screen to toggle to another course during the same term:
NOTE: Add Codes are no longer located on your Roster. Please review this help article for Add Codes: https://solutions.sierracollege.edu/TDClient/1795/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=157249
To email your class roster, follow the instructions above to access your roster.
Select individual students by clicking in the checkbox to the left of their name or select all students using the checkbox next to the "Student Name" heading. After student(s) are selected, click on the email icon.
A new message with your default mail application (preferably Outlook) will open and each student email will be in the BCC line (blind carbon copy).
To email your Wait List, switch from the Class List tab to the Wait List tab, then repeat the steps above.
To view your syllabus, learning objectives, required materials and technical requirements for your course, click on the Syllabus Information link on the Instructional Faculty page in mySierra.
Select a Term, then select your CRN:
The Course Information section will include the Course Name, Course Level, Status (active, cancelled, etc.), CRN, Campus, Schedule Type (lecture, lab, etc.), and Instructional Method (online, hybrid, classroom, etc.):
The Syllabus Data section is where you can add additional information for your students to include Learning Objectives, Required Materials and Technical Requirements. After entering text in the fields shown below, click the Submit button to save your information. NOTE: Faculty can edit Syllabus Information for their classes only; Division AAs can update for all class sections.
In the Learning Objectives field, you may copy and paste the plain text content of your syllabus. Formatting options like bold, italic, colored fonts, etc. will not be displayed, only plain (default) text.
In the Required Materials field, include information about lab kits, supplies, software, access keys, etc. Adding a brief note on availability through the campus bookstore or library, or if free/open-source alternatives are acceptable, can also make a big difference.
In the Technical Requirements field, include information about utilizing Canvas, required test proctoring, reliable internet, etc.
To view your active assignments and assignment history, click on the Class Assignments link on the Instructional Faculty page in mySierra.
By default, the classes that will be displayed have active students on the Active Assignments tab. Both past and present classes are displayed on the Assignment History tab.
To view the important dates for your class, click on the CRN for your class then navigate to the Important Dates tab:
To clear your roster or drop students, click on the Instructor Drops link on the Instructional Faculty page in mySierra.
You can reduce the number of classes you see on the screen by using the term filter at the top of the page, though it is not necessary.
Select the appropriate class by clicking anywhere except the Title or the CRN hyperlinks.
To drop students use the dropdown field in the Action column and choose the appropriate option:
- Drop by Instructor: Drop student prior to Census Date
- Drop No Show by Instructor: Drop student for not attending class or making contact with you prior to Census Date
- Withdraw by Instructor: Drop student after Census Date, but before Add/Drop deadline
To save your changes, click the Submit button at the bottom of the screen.
The following page will require you to confirm your "drops" before processing them. Click Confirm after you have reviewed and are ready to finalize the drop.
Look for any errors in the upper right corner of the screen. If drops were successful, you will see green notifications and the enrollment figures for your class will reflect a new total:
NOTE: Errors may include co-requisite requirements for enrollment. Please contact your dean for additional assistance on drop errors.
To submit your final grades and hours, click on the Submit Grades and Hours link on the Instructional Faculty page in mySierra.
By default, all classes will be listed at the top of your page. (1) Select a class to enter grades for each student by clicking anywhere on the class line. (2) The Enter Grades screen will appear just below:
After entering in all grades, click the Save button. If you need to progress forward to an additional page of your roster
For failing grades, be sure to enter the Last Attend Date. If you forget, when you Save, you will see this red notification as a reminder and the corresponding field will also be highlighted in red.
NOTE: When clicking in the Last Attend Date field, you may get a green notification stating, "The student has not withdrawn from the class." This is ok.
When final grades and hours have been completed for all students in the class, you will see a green notification in the upper right corner of your screen stating, "Save Successful, grading for CRN (NUMBER) is completed".
At the top of the Final Grades page, you will see the status of your class has changed to Completed, also in green.
