Cañada College News: What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 19, 2026

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What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 19, 2026

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Add a Class this Semester

Students have until Monday, January 26, to add a semester-length class to their schedule. If a class has already started, please get in touch with the instructor for an add code. To see available classes, check out Open Classes on WebSchedule.

Apply for the Spring 2026 Campus Dining Card

The Campus Dining Card is designed to support student success by providing meals for qualified students. The Campus Dining Card is available for eligible SMCCCD students. Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in at least 6 units (3 units for DRC students) at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, or Skyline College during the Fall 2025 term. Please note: the Tango Card is NOT an option this term. You must reapply for the Spring 2026 term. Applications close on February 2, 2026 at 5pm.

To Apply: Please use this link to apply. Questions? Contact SparkPoint at 650-381-3554, email cansparkpoint@smccd.edu or stop by the Food Market located in Building. 5, Room 222.

Food & Basic Needs Support at Cañada

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, Cañada SparkPoint offers free food every week. Pick up fresh produce, dairy, grains, meat, shelf items and snacks in the Cañada Market, located in Building 5, Room 222, Tuesdays – Thursdays from 12 – 4 p.m. Cañada SparkPoint also hosts a free public food distribution every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 6. In addition, students can find Study Snacks in baskets located throughout campus in student service areas as well as Grab & Go Sandwiches in Building 9, across from the Welcome Center and in Building 13, in front of Room 236. For more information, visit https://canadacollege.edu/sparkpoint/food.php.

Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources

Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed from home here. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources or stop by the Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Free Access to Canva Pro and Adobe Express for Students

All current SMCCCD students now have free access to Canva (with Pro features) and Adobe Express, making it easy to create professional-looking designs for class projects, club promotions, and more. To ensure you get free Canva Premium access, you must use OneLogin for your first sign-in and launch Canva through the OneLogin Portal. Do not create a new account directly on canva.com. If you’re already paying for Canva Pro, see the SMCCCD Canva page for refund guidance, and explore How to access Adobe Express Tutorial, the Beginner’s Guide to Canva, and Adobe Express Tutorials. You can also contact the Student ITS Helpdesk for support or questions.

Cañada College Women’s Tennis is Recruiting

The Cañada College Women’s Tennis Team is now recruiting student-athletes! Join a program where you can develop your skills and build lasting friendships. For more information, please contact Head Coach Devin Nerenberg at nerenbergd@smccd.edu.