Overview
Counseling Appointments
To schedule your own virtual counseling appointment click on your student success link in your OneLogin student portal account. To contact us, please send an email to canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu or call and leave a message at (650) 306-3452
Need Help with Registration?
Get assistance from our Welcome Center. If you would like to meet with a counselor instead please contact the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or schedule an appointment through your student portal.
Cañada College students applying for degrees and or certificates are required to meet with a counselor to submit the degree/certificate application.
We will be having drop-in counseling starting December 17th 2024 – January 28th 2025. Drop-in counseling will either be in person, over the phone or through zoom. Drop-in Counseling is a first come first serve basis; the day of drop in’s, these are only 15-minute appointments to get you cleared to register for the Spring Semester 2025, there will be no scheduled appointments at this time.
Attached is the Drop-in schedule for December 17th 2024 – January 28th 2025 Please come in or call the Welcome Center on the day you want to be placed on the drop-in list, or if you have any questions 650-306-3452.
- Drop in counseling is subject to CLOSE depending on the number of students on the list
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CAÑADA COLLEGE – COUNSELING MAIN NUMBER:(650) 306-3452- Please note that drop-in appointments are on a first come first serve basis. Drop ins will be either in person or through Zoom COUNSELING DROP-IN HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF December 17th -20th |
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Monday |
December 16th |
No Drop-In’s |
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Tuesday |
December 17th |
9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
December 18th |
9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Thursday |
December 19th |
9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Friday |
December 20th |
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon |
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CAÑADA COLLEGE – COUNSELING MAIN NUMBER:(650) 306-3452- Please note that drop-in appointments are on a first come first serve basis. Drop ins will be either in person or through Zoom COUNSELING DROP-IN HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF December |
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Monday |
December 23th |
No Drop- in’s |
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Tuesday |
December 24th |
Closed for Holiday |
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Wednesday |
December 25th |
Closed for Holiday |
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Thursday |
December 26th |
Closed for Holiday |
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Friday |
December 27th |
Closed for Holiday |
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Welcome Center Hours
12/16 - 12/20
Monday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00 to 12 noon
Campus closed 12/24 - 1/1
Different Types of Counseling Offered
Academic Counseling
- Assist in academic planning and select appropriate courses to achieve goals (Student Educational Plan - SEP)
- Review graduation, transfer and career certificate requirements
- Assist in addressing academic problems such as probation and dismissal
- Advise during times of academic difficulty
- Explore majors
- Please note that drop-in appointments are on a first come first serve basis
Career Counseling
- Help students clarify goals and provide guidance through the process of making decisions about education and career goals
- Assist students with the research and review of career options
- Teach a variety of career courses that offer students the opportunity to assess their interests, values, personality and skills; improve job search skills as well as enhance college level study skills
Transfer Counseling
- Assist students with information and resources for transferring to a university or college including transfer application and process
- Review student's qualifications for Transfer Admissions Guarantee
Personal Counseling
- Discuss personal issues that may affect their academic performance
- Explore options and develop plans with students regarding their personal issues, educational decisions and career goals
- Provide referrals to other students support services and community resources
No Show Policy
- It is essential to show up for your counseling appointment on time
- If you are unable to keep your appointment, it is your responsibility to call the Welcome Center (650) 306-3452 to cancel by the night before; you can leave a voicemail to cancel
- You are marked as a NO SHOW if you miss your appointment or are 10 minutes late.
- After three missed appointments (NO SHOWS) you are required to meet with the Dean of Counseling before setting new appointments.
Important Academic Calendar Dates
Please see the Academic Calendar for specific dates for the following:
- Last day to drop a semester length course and receive a partial refund
- Last day to add a semester length course
- Last day to drop a semester length course without a "W"
- Last day to file petitions for Certificate and/ or Associate's Degree to be able to participate in the graduation ceremony at the end of the semester
- Last day to withdraw from semester length course with a "W"
- For last-start and short term courses, please refer to the printed class schedule or WebSMART for the last day to drop and add.
Division Organizational Chart
The Counseling Division at Cañada College has professional and kind faculty, staff, and administrators to assist and direct you to the proper care and service you need. Please view our Division Org Chart below.