Cañada College News: September 2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 31, 2026

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Late-Start Classes

Cañada College 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.

The Fall 2026 Campus Dining Card Application is Open! Apply By September 7

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 at Cañada College, College of San Mateo or Skyline College during the Fall 2026 term. Important: The Tango Card is NOT an option this term. You must reapply for the Fall 2026 term. Questions? Contact SparkPoint at 650-381-3554, email cansparkpoint@smccd.edu or stop by the Food Market located in Building 5, Room 222. Apply using this link. Application closes on September 7, 2026 at 5 p.m.

A Note on Air Travel for Undocumented and Pending-Status Students

If you're undocumented or have a pending, lapsed or uncertain immigration status, please think carefully before flying domestically or internationally. ICE has stepped up activity at airports in 2026, leading to detentions of travelers with pending cases, including asylum applications, or with lapsed status. If travel is necessary, you may want to consult with an immigration attorney regarding your specific situation prior to travel. There are documents you should always carry as proof of legal status or pending applications, and these will vary depending on your status. Students should share their travel itinerary with someone they trust and who can assist them in case of an emergency or detention.

Cañada College’s Undocumented Community Center is available to help you think through travel plans before you book. Reach out to the Cañada College: Immigration Legal Clinic. If you are a current international student and have questions, please reach out to your Cañada College’s International Student Program (ISP) staff to help you think through travel plans before you book. They can be reached at caninternational@smccd.edu, or 650-381-3544, or visit Building 9, Room 162.

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.