La Sierra University

My daughter graduated from La Sierra with a BA in Sociology in June 2014. Although her FIRST SEMESTER did not go «swimmingly» she went to a JR. college for a couple of years, and then returned to get her degree. We are Seventh-​Day Adventists, and my daughter did go to Thunderbird Adventist Academy in Scottsdale, AZ for high school and El Dorado Adventist Academy in Placerville for middle school years. The professors and administrators and the fact they are a PRIVATE university, able to make their own policies and procedures make all the difference in the world. They have a Professor April Summit who is an administrator and with prayer, and individual attention and consideration, La Sierra gives students unsurpassed individual consideration, and goes above and beyond the call of duty in all areas. It’s beautiful, safe, cutting edge education in many diverse areas, has a music program that is unsurpassed and a sports program also (my daughter was not in either). I felt assured my only child was getting the best liberal arts education available anywhere and was safe, respected and cared for while attending school there. WELL worth the tuition!

This university offers Public Swimming during the summer and sometimes it could be a bit of a confusion with the hours since they’re subject to change. The pool crew can be a little rude at times but I called the security today and I couldn’t have had a better experience with Daniel, he apologized beforehand for any inconvenience and then returned my call to confirm the hours for the day. He was very polite and helpful. 5 stars to Daniel :)
Also great big pool!

Still a small town, that is what Riverside is. But it also seeks culture. La Sierra University, founded in 1922, is a small campus but beautiful in every sense. It is a private institution with a religious base, Seventh Day Adventist, that offers undergrad and graduate studies. The campus is lush and well maintained, beautiful for a day walk even though you may not even attend classes here.
Within, and the reason we came, is a small music dept. They offer many concerts throughout the year.
We came for a cello concert last evening, Wednesday, performed at the Hole Memorial Auditorium on campus. It is not a particularly gorgeous venue, but it is classic and lovely in its own way, with Art Deco design inside and out, simple stained glass windows, and impressive pipes displayed on stage for the pipe organ, dark hardwood floors. Standard vintage auditorium seating includes a balcony that starts about halfway back.
Since we were not students or staff, our entry fee for this Resident Artist Series was $ 10. However I noticed they have an entire schedule of *free* concerts available in the months of May and June, including a jazz concert on the greens in late May of this year, 2015. Great for families, bring your lounge chairs and picnic dinner and soak up the culture.
My only regret, as the concert itself was exceptional, was the lack of attendance. There were less than two dozen attendees, sad since the artist and her accompanist were clearly very accomplished musicians. This and the other events need more community support, and can be a wonderful evening out for little to no cost. I would encourage all who read this to look into supporting their music program in any way they can. Music soothes the savage soul, right?
Another feature of the University, free to all, is a small museum, the World Museum of Natural History. It is open on Saturdays, but I believe not every Saturday, so check for times. There are glass cases outside the museum that can give you a taste of what can be expected inside. Since we have not visited this museum yet, I may be over stating, but even the collections in the glass cases were interesting to see. Without entering, you can also see the Guinness Book of Record’s World’s largest Kimodo Dragon, stuffed, and a hefty buffalo. Cool? I think so.

The LSU Adult Evening College program (Division of Continuing Studies) was great. The counselors for the program were wonderful. I took some classes on the main campus, but the program is at their satellite offices right next to the main campus. Overall, it was a great program for working adults (it is for people 22 years old and up) and I enjoyed all my classes there. The professors were all great people with an understanding of what the adult students of today are facing when going back to school. The classes were one night a week, so I was able to take two classes a week with no problem, and still get a lot out of the program.

A beautiful University. I come here to take my little sister to their music program.
She studies with a personal 1 on 1 class once a week, and then they have these amazing quarterly contests showing off all the music student’s talents they’ve been perfecting.
**Side note, my sis is only 13 & is not attending this school; only their music program (which is put on by the music major students). However, I wanted to share that all my experiences on campus and with students have always been outstanding. All staff is very kind and accommodating, and students are friendly & professional. Concerts put on by the music students are typically free, which is nice to bring the whole family.
All in all, if you have children/​teenagers with musical talent and are looking for a good outlet for them, may it be singing, piano, guitar, violin, etc etc– La Sierra U has an amazing program and you will not regret it.

Undergraduate studying religion and very much involved all over campus. It is a beautiful campus filled with awesome people. People are friendly and teachers are always willing to talk and help students. It is not uncommon for teachers and students to have conversations about life. Excellent place

I’m an undergraduate business student at La Sierra University and I must say that I enjoy the experience I am getting here.
La Sierra is a 2000 student liberal arts University with great programs in music, art, business, and especially science. Their science program is most known because of Loma Linda medical school which is affiliated with La Sierra through the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The professor to student ratio is something like 13 to 1 so you get to interact on a personal level with many professors.
The cafeteria only serves vegetarian food and the University holds tightly to their Adventist beliefs.
The business department at La Sierra is very hands on and I am learning a lot through being a part of our Students in Free Enterprise team as well as attending classes in our Center for Conflict Resolution as well as our Center for Philanthropy. I’m a very hands on person and sitting through classes learning about things I’ll be able to do later in life doesn’t do me very much good. That is why I love La Sierra. I am able to learn skills and information that I can put to use right away through the programs and networks that the school offers. The dean of business, John Thomas MA, MBA, PHD, is a red blooded entrepreneur and has a passion for helping his students learn how to see the world through an entrepreneurs eyes. He has sat with me in his office and given me books to read as well as given me motivation when I am close to being burnt out on the whole studying thing.
Expensive University but a fun, exciting place learn and grow spiritually.
2 and a half years till graduation!
4 stars because no place can ever be too good. I hope to continue to give to the school campus and help it grow into a 5 star university!