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Welcome to the Learning Center

The Learning Center VIRTUAL Help Desk is available to students during normal business hours. If you would like to meet virtually please phone the front counter at (650) 306-3348 or email Jonathan MacSwain at macswainj@smccd.edu

We are here to help! The VIRTUAL Help Desk provides a safe and easy way to study with peers, to get your questions answered or just hang out without coming to campus. It's just like the physical Learning Center, only in a Virtual Space!  Please contact Jonathan MacSwain at macswainj@smccd.edu or phone the front desk at (650) 306-3348.
You are important to us and we will make every attempt to reply ASAP (usually within the hour).

Spring 2022 Learning Center Hours (Subject to change. Please phone ahead (650) 306-3348)

  Remote

In‑Person

   By Appoinment

Starting 1/18/2022

Monday 8:30AM-8PM 8:30AM-8PM
Tuesday 8:30AM-5PM 8:30AM-5PM
Wednesday 8:30AM-5PM 8:30AM-5PM
Thursday 8:30AM-8PM 8:30AM-8PM
Friday 9AM-2:30PM 9AM-2:30PM
Sat. & Sun.
Closed Closed

Services

  • The Jams
  • Colts-Con
  • Academic Support and Learning Technologies

Learn more about...

Free Online Tutoring

Are you struggling in your classwork? Would you like someone to help you with your research or English paper? Is your math or Science class a challenge? Canada has free tutoring available five days a week. Click here for more information. 

 

Guided Pathways Peer Mentorship Program

We're here this Spring! 

The Peer Mentors are here to support you!  Check our website for motivational videos and online learning tips! 

 

Pre-semester JAMS 

Join us at JAMS before each new semester! The Canada JAM programs are weeklong, accelerated mini-courses geared toward preparing you for your upcoming Math, English or Physics classes. Students who participate in this FREE program do significantly better coursework during the semseter. 

 

COLTS-CON 

COLTS-CON 2021 is coming up August 3-5! This program helps our new incoming students start strong and connect to key support services and resources. Register Now!

 

Learning Center Courses 

Would you like to brush up on some of your vocabulary or grammar skills? Need help writing the perfect research paper? Are you looking for an extra unit or two to balance out your schedule? The Learning Center courses are a solution! These open-enrollment classes can be added anytime during the semester up through the final drop deadline. Click here for more information. 

 

Writing Center

The Writing Center is a resource open to all Cañada College students seeking assistance with writing assignments and desiring to improve their writing skills. Student writers and Writing Center tutors work collaboratively one-on-one and in group workshops to help students achieve their writing goals.

 

 

Student Services & Resources Available to You Online

We're here to help and support you. Check out these resources available online at Cañada College:

  Dream Center

A resource center and safe space for undocumented students and allies.Dream Center   

  STEM Center

Fosters the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and to support students pursuing their education in STEM.STEM Center   

  VROC

Approved to certify veteran students under the G.I. Bill who are pursuing an AA/AS degree, an approved transfer program, or a certification of completion.
VROC   

  TRIO

Provides an academic, social, and personal support system for first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities, to assist them with certificate and degree college requirements. TRIO   

  MESA

Supports students to successfully transfer to four-year universities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors.MESA   

  Sparkpoint

A one-stop financial coaching and education center where students and community members access a full range of free services that lead towards financial stability.Sparkpoint   

  Library

A great quiet place to study, research, check out books, and print.  Library   

  ACCEL

Supports students transitioning from adult schools to campus programs so that they're prepared to transfer.ACCEL   

Full List of Student Services

 

 

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Cañada College Learning Center to provide energetic, competent and friendly academic and related assistance to all Cañada students, regardless of the focus of their work at Cañada. Assistance includes peer and professional tutoring, workshops and technological support. We approach our work with passion, professionalism and creativity; our students with admiration and patience; and our colleagues with respect and a commitment to shared goals and values.  

 

In-person Resources (Temporarily suspended)

  • Group study rooms 
  • Textbooks on reserve 
  • Headphones 
  • Scientific calculators 
  • Full size anatomically correct skeleton 
  • 3D Chemistry kits 
  • Workshops

 

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