What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 10, 2025

Tue, 11 March, 2025 at 9:33 am

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Apply for Spring 2025 Degree and Certificate

The last day for students to apply for their Spring 2025 Degree and Certificate and be included in the Commencement program is Friday, April 11, 2025. 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 11, 2025, may still participate in the Commencement ceremony, however, name will not appear in the Commencement program. In addition to the students who are grad candidates for the Spring 2025 term, students who were confirmed and awarded a degree/certificate for the Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 term are also invited to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Financial Aid Deadline April 2

The priority deadline for financial aid in California has extended to April 2. Now is the time to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Visit the Financial Aid website for more information.

Celebrate Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate by honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and check the college calendar for upcoming events. Show your support by using a special Zoom backgrounds designed by Cañada Students in the Menlo Studio program: Nida Apa, Francesca Re Fraschini, Evalyne Chen, Andrea Enriquez and Joshua Estrada.

Free SamTrans Bus Pass for Students

SMCCCD students can apply for a free Way2Go unlimited SamTrans bus pass, valid through July 31, 2025. Passes are first come, first served, and students must be enrolled in at least 1 unit in the District to apply. For questions, contact Cañada SparkPoint.

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by Thursday April 10

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/12 p.m. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

WebSMART Update

SMCCCD has rolled over to a new version of WebSMART. This upgrade includes cosmetic and functional changes to WebSchedule, the Course Registration process, and other WebSMART modules such as Financial Aid, Student Services and Employee Services (HR). If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact the SMCCCD Help Desk . The District has also created a WebSMART Update FAQ to assist with questions that may arise from this transition.