Spring 2025 Welcome Message
Last Monday all registered students received a Spring 2025 Welcome Message with important information for the start of the semester. You may not have received this message if you enrolled in classes after Monday. Please read and review the message, as it contains answers to our most frequently asked questions.There is Still Time to Add a Course this Semester!
Students have until Monday, January 27 to add a semester-length class to their schedule. Please contact the instructor to get an add code for a class that has already started. Check out Open Classes on WebSchedule to see available classes. Cañada College also offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available. Cañada College is free for qualifying San Mateo County residents pursuing a degree or certificate. For more information and details on qualifications, please refer to our Free College FAQ.Updated SMCCCD Undocumented Community Resources Website
We are excited to share the updated SMCCCD Undocumented Community Resources site, which offers guidance and support for undocumented students, staff and families. This hub provides information on legal and financial aid resources, campus ally programs, and community partnerships. We encourage you to explore these resources, and don’t hesitate to ask for help whenever needed.Foundation for California Community Colleges Wildfire Relief Fund
Southern
California wildfires and hurricane-force winds have closed several
community colleges, displacing students, faculty, and staff who are
facing financial struggles. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is providing emergency assistance for housing, supplies, and other vital needs. Your donation can help them recover and stay on track with their education. Please consider giving today if you can.
Disability Resource Center Has Moved to Building 9
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Cañada College has relocated many of services to the first floor of Building 9. Here are the updated locations for DRC services:
- Counseling Appointments: All appointments with a DRC counselor will now take place in Building 9 (Students, check your appointment confirmation email for the room, or check in with the Welcome Center)
- Assistive Technology Loaner Program: Located on the 3rd floor of Building 9 in the Library
- Testing Services: Still located in the Learning Center on the 2nd floor
- Alt Media Services: Now in Building 5, 2nd floor, Room 205
- Assistive Technology Services: Now in Building 5, 3rd floor, Room 305
For
any questions about DRC appointments or assistance with scheduling,
students can check in with the Welcome Center team on the first floor of
Building 9. The DRC office phone number and email address remains the
same: (650) 306-3259 / canadadrc@smccd.edu.
Upcoming Events
For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
Monday, January 13
All Day
Wednesday, January 15
January Drop-In Hours at COLTS-U Transfer Center
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
Thursday, January 16
Financial Aid Application Assistance
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
Friday, January 17
(Men’s Basketball) Las Positas vs. Cañada
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
Saturday, January 18
Declared Recess - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Classes Held and Offices Closed
All Day
Sunday, January 19
Declared Recess - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Classes Held and Offices Closed
All Day
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday)
No Classes Held and Offices Closed
All Day
Wednesday, January 22
#3 Summer 2025 in Rome Information Session
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online
Thursday, January 23
January Drop-In Hours at COLTS-U Transfer Center
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
Financial Aid Application Assistance
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
Barcelona Fall 2025 Information Session #3
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Friday, January 24
(Men’s Basketball) San Mateo vs. Cañada
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
Monday, January 27
Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes
All Day
Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes With Eligibility for Partial Refund
All Day
Tuesday, January 28
Recruitment Weekdays: ChildCare Careers Hiring & Info Session
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
Bay Area Honors Research Symposium (BHC) Proposal Writing Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 13, Room 233
Reoccurring Events
Every Tuesday
Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222