What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 26, 2024

 

Week of August 26, 2024

There is Still Time to Add a Course this Semester

Students have until today, August 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.
 

Upcoming Financial Aid Workshops

Financial Aid Services is happy to announce upcoming Financial Aid workshops for the Fall semester. Please register on the Financial Aid Events page. All events will be held in Building 9, Room 110. Financial Aid Staff will be available to assist students in filing a 2024-2025 financial aid application, such as the FAFSA or CA Dream Act. The 2025-26 FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications are expected to open by December 1, 2024. Please remember to renew your financial aid application every year. Important: Please bring a copy of your and your parent(s) federal 1040 tax return for 2022 (if filed). For questions, contact Financial Aid Services at canaid@smccd.edu or (650) 306-3308.
 

This Week at The Grove Cafe

Please visit the The Grove Cafe website for the menu options this week.
 

COVID-19 Health Information

COVID District Policy
Do not come to campus if you feel sick, are symptomatic, or have tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID Safety Officer
Chief Facilities and Operations Officer Michele Rudovsky is the SMCCCD COVID Safety Officer.

Employee COVID Reporting
As per CalOSHA, SMCCCD continues to monitor employee COVID-positive cases. Employees will continue to report COVID-19 positives via an online form. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 (either home antigen or PCR lab test), stay home, do not come to campus, and fill out the Employee Positive-COVID Test Reporting Form.

Students and Community Members
Students and other campus community members are no longer required to report positives but must follow guidance to remain home if sick, symptomatic, or tested positive for COVID-19. See the Isolation/Exposure/Quarantine Decision Tree for when you can return to campus.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
 

Through December 9

Cañada Art Gallery: “Bill Morales: Recent Works”

Art Gallery - Building 9, Room 152
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222
 

Tuesday, August 27

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

All Day
 

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes With Eligibility for Partial Refund

All Day
 

Recruitment Weekdays: Kainos Home & Training Center Hiring & Info Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Math JAM Workshop: Graphs of Functions #2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Equity and Antiracism Planning Council Business Meeting

2:10pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 154
 

(Men’s Soccer) Marin vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
 

Wednesday, August 28

Recruitment Weekdays: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Hiring & Info Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Recruitment Weekdays: Mad Science of the Bay Area Hiring & Info Session

10:30am - 12:30pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Math JAM Workshop: Composition & Inputs #1

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Thursday, August 29

Gilman Scholarship Info Session(s) & Essay Workshops!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline College Building 6 Room 6-202
 

UC TAP to TAG

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Math JAM Workshop: Composition & Inputs #2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Honors Transfer Program Kickoff!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 13, Room 330
 

Rhythm Collective Drumming Workshop

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107
 

Friday, August 30

(Men’s Soccer) Lake Tahoe vs. Cañada

12:00pm - 3:00pm
 

(Women’s Soccer) Lake Tahoe vs. Cañada

3:00pm - 6:00pm
 

Saturday, August 31

Declared Recess – No Classes and Student Services Offices Closed

All Day
 

Sunday, September 1

Declared Recess - No Classes and Student Services Offices Closed

All Day
 

Monday, September 2

Labor Day (Holiday) - No Classes and Student Services Offices Closed

All Day
 

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record

All Day
 

Tuesday, September 3

Census Day

All Day
 

(Women’s Soccer) Santa Rosa vs. Cañada

4:00pm - 7:00pm
 

Wednesday, September 4

Recruitment Weekdays: ChildCare Careers Hiring & Info Session

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Recruitment Weekdays: Serena & Lily & Info Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Brothers Achieving Milestones (BAM): Welcome Back

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Financial Aid Workshops

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

Planning and Budgeting Council Meeting

2:10pm - 4:00pm
Building 13, Room 233
 

Health Science Speaker Series

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Building 9, Room 154
 

Writing Center Workshop: Getting Started With Writing Assignments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
 

Thursday, September 5

USDA Forest Service Info Session

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
 

Satisfaction Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

UC TAP to TAG

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Womxn of Color Collaborative Wellness Park Outing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

(Men’s Soccer) West Valley vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
 

Friday, September 6

(Women’s Soccer) Evergreen Valley vs. Cañada

4:00pm - 7:00pm
 

Tuesday, September 10

Gilman Scholarship Info Session(s) & Essay Workshops!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 19, 2024

 

Week of August 19, 2024

There is Still Time to Add a Course this Semester

Students have until Tuesday, August 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. 
 

Upcoming Financial Aid Workshops

Financial Aid Services is happy to announce upcoming Financial Aid workshops for the Fall semester. Financial Aid Staff will be available to assist students in filing a financial aid application, such as the FAFSA or CA Dream Act. We highly encourage you to file a financial aid application. Please register on the Financial Aid Events page. All events will be held in Building 9, Room 110. Important:  Please bring a copy of your and your parent(s) federal 1040 tax return for 2022 (if filed). For questions, contact Financial Aid Services at canaid@smccd.edu or (650) 306-3308.
 

This Week at The Grove Cafe

Please visit the The Grove Cafe website for the menu options this week.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
 

Through December 9

Cañada Art Gallery: “Bill Morales: Recent Works”

Art Gallery - Building 9, Room 152
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222
 

Tuesday, August 20

EOPS Open House

10:00am - 7:00pm
Building 9, Room 133
 

Cultural Center Open House Room 109

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Travel Abroad to Argentina 2024 - Info Session #5

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
 

Wednesday, August 21 

Colts-U Transfer Center Open House Welcome Event

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 106
 

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #1

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Thursday, August 22 

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Friday, August 23

Spring 2025 Semester in Florence - Info Session #1

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
 

Saturday, August 24

(Men’s Soccer) TBD vs. Cañada

10:00am - 1:00pm
 

Monday, August 26

Math JAM Workshop: Graphs of Functions #1

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Tuesday, August 27

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

All Day
 

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes With Eligibility for Partial Refund

All Day
 

Math JAM Workshop: Graphs of Functions #2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Equity and Antiracism Planning Council Business Meeting

2:10pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 154
 

(Men’s Soccer) Marin vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
 

Thursday, August 29

Gilman Scholarship Info Session(s) & Essay Workshops!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline College Building 6 Room 6-202
 

UC TAP to TAG

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Honors Transfer Program Kickoff!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 13, Room 330
 

Rhythm Collective Drumming Workshop

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Friday, August 30 

(Men’s Soccer) Lake Tahoe vs. Cañada

12:00pm - 3:00pm
 

(Women’s Soccer) Lake Tahoe vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
 

Saturday, August 31

Declared Recess – No Classes and Student Services Offices are Closed

All Day
 

Sunday, September 1

Declared Recess - No Classes and Student Services Offices are Closed

All Day
 

Monday, September 2

Labor Day (Holiday) - No Classes and Student Services Offices are Closed

All Day
 

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record

All Day
 

Tuesday, September 3

Census Day

All Day
 

(Women’s Soccer) Santa Rosa vs. Cañada

4:00pm - 7:00pm

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 12, 2024

 

Week of August 12, 2024

Fall 2024 Welcome Message

Last Wednesday all registered students received a Fall 2024 Welcome Message with important information for the start of the semester. You may not have received this message if you enrolled in classes after Wednesday. 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 Tuesday, August 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. 
 

Art Gallery Opening

The Cañada College Art Department is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 inaugural exhibition at the Cañada Art Gallery, “Bill Morales: Recent Works,” from August 14 through December 9. Bill Morales was Professor of Studio Art at Cañada College from 1992-2022. He taught drawing, painting, watercolor, life drawing, 2D design, and color theory classes. Bill has exhibited his work widely, including two solo exhibitions in New York City, and many group exhibitions in New York, California and Oregon. The current exhibition includes 16 recent paintings. The dates for the Exhibition Opening and a gallery talk for students will be announced soon. The Gallery is open Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information contact: villalba@smccd.edu .
 

This Week at The Grove Cafe

Please visit the The Grove Cafe website for the menu options this week.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
 

Through December 9

Cañada Art Gallery: “Bill Morales: Recent Works”

Art Gallery - Building 9, Room 152
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222
 

Monday, August 12

Flex Days (No Classes)

All Day
 

Tuesday, August 13

Flex Days (No Classes)

All Day
 

Wednesday, August 14

Day and Evening Classes Begin

All Day
 

Welcome Week Tabling

9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
 

Thursday, August 15

Colts-U Transfer Center & STAR Transfer Pathway Tabling

9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
 

Friday, August 16

(Women’s Soccer) SVSA vs. Cañada

5:30pm - 8:30pm
 

Monday, August 19

Colts-U Transfer Center & STAR Transfer Pathway Tabling

9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
 

Tuesday, August 20

EOPS Open House

10:00am - 7:00pm
Building 9, Room 133
 

Cultural Center Open House Room 109

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Wednesday, August 21

Colts-U Transfer Center Open House Welcome Event

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 106
 

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #1

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Thursday, August 22

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 257A
 

Friday, August 23

Spring 2025 Semester in Florence - Info Session #1

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
 

Saturday, August 24

(Men’s Soccer) TBD vs. Cañada

10:00am - 1:00pm
 

Tuesday, August 27

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

All Day
 

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes With Eligibility for Partial Refund

All Day
 

Equity and Antiracism Planning Council Business Meeting

2:10pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 154
 

(Men’s Soccer) Marin vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

Preparing for the Fall Semester

Dear Cañada College Students,

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Session at Cañada College! We're excited to have you with us and proud to be your partner on this journey towards your educational goals.

As we kick off the Fall semester on Wednesday, August 14, we want to share some helpful tips and resources to ensure your success at Cañada College.

There’s Still Time to Register for Classes!

Registration for the Fall semester is open and there are tons of classes to choose from. You can find your classes online and enroll early using WebSMART to ensure you get the classes you need.

View all open classes.

How can I enroll in classes?

Log in to WebSMART to enroll in classes.

GENERAL HELP & QUESTIONS

In-Person Help

The Welcome Center of the college will have staff available to assist students with questions. The Welcome Center is located on the first floor of Building 9.

Counseling 

Do you need general assistance? Need help adding or dropping classes, or would you like to update your Student Education Plan? Please contact Counseling to make an appointment. They can help you in-person or virtually.

Campus Hours

Please refer to the Campus Hours page, which provides an updated listing of campus-wide hours for all departments and programs on campus.

Virtual Tour & Campus Map

We have a Virtual Tour site where you can explore the College's buildings and familiarize yourself with where your classes and Cañada’s student support programs are located. You can also refer to the campus map.

Free Student Parking

Students can park in any designated student parking lot for free and without a permit. Students will be ticketed for parking in staff parking lots, designated handicap parking spaces without a tag, and designated red zones. Please view the campus map to see where the student parking lots are located and visit the Parking website for more information.

Public Safety

Cañada's Public Safety is located in Building 22, Room 106. They can also be reached at (650) 738-7000. To request an ambulance or report a fire or crimes in progress, dial 9-911 from any campus phone.

Cañada is a Smoke-Free Campus

Per SMCCCD Board Policy 2.27, vaping and smoking are prohibited on all SMCCCD campuses. Please do not smoke or vape on campus, including in our buildings and restrooms.

CLASS RESOURCES

View Open Classes

To view available classes, check out WebSchedule.

Use Your College Email

All college electronic communications will come to your my.smccd.edu email address. Log into your WebSMART student account to find your email address and password. If you wish, you may forward your my.smccd.edu emails to a personal email account. For more information about email forwarding, see the Email Forwarding tutorial.

If You Miss the First Class, Contact Your Instructor Immediately

If you were unable to get to your first class meeting please contact your instructor immediately to avoid the possibility of being dropped for non-attendance.

Closed Classes

If a class you want is filled to capacity, you should contact the instructor. If the instructor has space in the class, they may provide you with an authorization code to add the class.

Submit Authorization Codes Immediately

If you receive an authorization code from an instructor to add a class, be sure to register immediately via WebSMART. You will need both the authorization code and the CRN# for the class in order to enroll. Some instructors may honor your authorization code for a short period of time only. If you have not officially registered for the class, you may be denied entry.

Use Waitlists

You will only have 24 hours from the time you have been notified via email (your my.smccd.edu account) to register. Please review your email daily if you are on a waitlist. If you do not register for the class within 24 hours, you will be dropped off the waitlist. You may also receive waitlist notifications via text message if you sign up to receive other non-emergency information via text message.

Borrow Technology

Current students who need access to internet and technology equipment or software required to complete coursework, are eligible to borrow available equipment such as Chromebooks, hotspots, and graphing calculators. To learn more, please visit the Cañada College’s Library website on borrowing technology.

Order Textbooks Online

Search for and purchase textbooks by Course Reference Number (CRN) to get them shipped to you from the Cañada College Bookstore. For questions about Inclusive Access, including support and the opt-out form, visit the Inclusive Access page.

Important Academic Dates

To view important academic dates for this semester (campus closures, deadlines, etc.), please refer to the SMCCCD Academic Calendar.

STUDENT SERVICES & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

List of Student Services

We’re here to help and support you. Check out these resources available online and in-person at Cañada College.

Health & Wellness Center

Schedule online health and personal counseling appointments on the Personal Counseling website. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or bullying, you can access free on-demand mental health professionals 24/7 through our partnership with TimelyCare.

Free Groceries & Housing Resources for Students

For information about how to pick up free groceries on campus or access housing support, visit the SparkPoint site.

On-Campus Dining

Please visit the Grove Café  website for up-to-date hours, the complete menu, this week's specials, online ordering options, and takeout orders.

Student ID Cards

Students do not need to make an appointment to pick up their ID cards and can drop in any time the Student Life Office is open. The office is located in Building 5, Room 354.

Setting Your Personal Pronouns

Rather than having to manage your personal pronouns in WebSMART and Canvas, you can now set them both from within WebSMART. If you previously entered your personal pronouns into Canvas but not into WebSMART, your personal pronouns will disappear from Canvas until you enter them into WebSMART. View Setting your Personal Pronoun in WebSMART & Canvas for details.

College Events

Check out Cañada's Event Calendar to learn about special events, workshops, and other opportunities happening in-person and virtually.

Cañada College Athletic Center

To learn about student membership rates, please call the Cañada College Athletic Center and speak to a Membership Representative at (650) 381-3575 or stop by the Athletic Center for a tour.

Sign Up for Emergency Text Message Notifications

To receive emergency college communications via text message on your device, log in to WebSMART. In the tab labeled "Student Services," select "Emergency Text Message Contact Information," alternatively, you can go directly to ALERTME and register for emergency notifications there.

Student Email & System Access Standards Guidelines

The SMCCCD Information Technology Systems (ITS) department wants to remind students of the Student Email and System Access Standards Guidelines policy, including the inactivation of student accounts once they are no longer enrolled in courses in the district. You can view the policy on the SMCCCD Student Email & System Access Standards site.

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION

COVID District Policy

Do not come to campus if you feel sick, are symptomatic, or have tested positive for COVID-19.

SMCCCD COVID Safety Officer

Chief Facilities and Operations Officer Michele Rudovsky is the SMCCCD COVID Safety Officer. 

Students and Community Members

Students and other campus community members are no longer required to report positives but must follow guidance to remain home if sick, symptomatic, or tested positive for COVID-19. See the Isolation/Exposure/Quarantine Decision Tree for when you can return to campus.

For more information on SMCCCD COVID-19 policies and procedures, please visit the SMCCCD COVID-19 Health Information website.

We look forward to welcoming you back this Fall semester,

Your Cañada College Team