Cañada College News: What's Happening at Cañada: Week of April 27, 2026

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Summer & Fall Registration Information

Summer 2026 registration is open for all students. Priority Registration for Fall 2026 starts on April 29, and Open Registration begins on May 13. View the course schedule on WebSchedule, and register using WebSMART. Need help with the WebSMART system? Our 24/7 Help Desk is ready to assist. If you haven't already, don't forget to schedule a meeting with an academic counselor to create your Student Education Plan (SEP).

Parking Lot 4 Transitioning to Employee Parking on May 4

Please be advised of an upcoming change to campus parking regulations. Starting on May 4, 2026, Parking Lot 4 will transition to a dedicated Staff Lot.

Key Details:

Permit Requirement: A valid SMCCCD employee parking permit will be required to park in Lot 4
Enforcement Hours: Employee permits are required Monday through Friday
Alternative Athletic Center Parking: Students, Athletic Center members and visitors are encouraged to use Lot 6 as an alternative parking location

Thank you for helping to make this transition smooth for our campus community.

Shape the Future: Cast Your Vote for Student Senate by May 1!

Make your voice heard! Voting for the 2026–2027 Associated Students of Cañada College (ASCC) elections is now open through Friday, May 1. Use your valid student email address to select your candidates. Remember, you may vote only once - duplicate submissions will not be counted. Vote here.

Support the School Supply Drive

Come donate your unused school supplies like notebooks, binders, folders, pens, calculators and backpacks! The School Supply Drive supports children while keeping usable supplies in circulation and out of landfills. Drop off donations by May 21 at the Cañada Market in Building 5, Room 222 or the Center for Student Life & Leadership Development in Building 5, Room 354.

2026 President’s Student Leadership Award Recipient: Nathan Tam

Cañada College is proud to name Nathan Tam as the 2026 President’s Student Leadership Award recipient, honoring his remarkable Summa Cum Laude success across seven associate degrees. As an Honors Transfer Program Ambassador, Nathan fostered a vibrant campus community by mentoring peers through the rigorous transfer process to elite institutions. To learn more about his transformative journey and future goals, please visit the Commencement website for Nathan's full bio.

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. 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.