What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 4, 2024

Tue, 5 March, 2024 at 10:38 am

Week of March 4, 2024

Apply for Spring 2024 Degree and Certificate

The last day for students to apply for their Spring 2024 Degree and Certificate and be included in the Commencement program is Friday, April 5, 2024. Students must meet with a counselor to submit the graduation petition. Please schedule an appointment through the Student Success Link portal or by contacting the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu. We recommend that students make an appointment as soon as possible. Note: Students applying after Friday, April 5, 2024, may still participate in the Commencement ceremony, however, name will not appear in the Commencement program.

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by April 4

Are you a graduating student with a story to share? We're looking for the next voice to inspire and celebrate with our graduating class at Cañada College. Share your story on stage and apply to be our student speaker today. The deadline to submit your application deadline is Thursday, April 4 at Noon. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

Cañada Accreditation Self-Evaluation Kick-Off Workshop March 11

Cañada College is officially launching a new, comprehensive, institutional self-evaluation for accreditation purposes! Please join us for a fun and lively workshop with Virginia May, Interim Vice President and ACCJC staff liaison to Cañada who will be our featured facilitator. This will be a good opportunity learn about the new ACCJC standards ! Everyone in our Cañada community is invited. The workshop will take place Monday, March 11, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. in Room 6-101/102. Snacks and drinks provided. More information can be found on our college accreditation website, or feel free to reach out to Dean Engel, our Accreditation Liaison Officer with any questions.

Important FAFSA Updates – Priority Deadline April 2, 2024

The Department of Education has implemented the FAFSA Simplification Act for 2024-2025. This means the FAFSA has undergone a major overhaul of its application process. Unfortunately, there have been significant challenges for students and families in completing the FAFSA due to issues in the application. We closely monitor the Department of Education’s 2024-2025 FAFSA Issue Alerts for resolutions.

However, do not let the challenges prevent you from starting and completing the 24-25 FAFSA. The priority deadline is April 2. If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution in Fall 2024, please review your new school’s financial aid website for more information. If you plan to attend SMCCCD in Fall 2024, please visit our FAFSA Simplification website for the most updated information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Cañada Financial Aid Department.

Student Survey - Complete and Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card

Please take some time to respond to this survey about your experiences at Cañada College. This feedback is critical to the College’s ability to improve its programs and services. Students who complete the whole survey by April 5th will be entered into a raffle to win one of four $50 gift cards (cash). Questions? Please contact Dean Engel.

This Week at The Grove Cafe

Please visit the The Grove Cafe website for the menu options this week.