Student Resources
Get the Latest SMCCCD Information
Visit the District COVID-19 page (Links to an external site.) OR Call the COVID-19 Hotline: 650-574-6650
Special Resources During COVID 19
Click HERE to download the official SMCCCD Vaccination Verfication Process FAQ document as a pdf.
The San Mateo County Community College District, in partnership with San Mateo County
Health, has launched a drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the College of San Mateo
(CSM) campus. Located in upper Hillsdale Lot 1 at CSM, the site is open to the public
and replaces the previous testing location at the San Mateo County Event Center.Testing hours:
Sundays–Thursdays, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. through January 31, 2022Testing location:
Upper Hillsdale Lot 1 at College of San Mateo, 1700 West Hillsdale Drive, San Mateo
CA 94402The test is free but an appointment is required.The tests are conducted with a nasal swab and results provided within 24–72 hours.
The site has the capacity to test 1,000 people per day. Testing services are provided
by OptumServe, the federal health business of Optum and UnitedHealth Group. Special Hours for SMCCCD Employees and StudentsSpecial time blocks have been reserved exclusively for San Mateo County Community
College District students, staff, and faculty on Sundays–Thursdays from 10–11 a.m.
and 3–4 p.m. These blocks will allow 96 District employees and students to be tested
daily.Additional Details:
To make an appointment:Online:
-
Select “California” from the dropdown menu
-
Select “Get Started”
-
Follow registration steps to create an account
-
Log in to your account
-
Choose a testing location
-
Schedule an appointment
Note: Appointments for children under 13 cannot be made online and must be made by calling the LHI Call Center. By PhoneCall the LHI Call Center at (888) 634-1123 to make an appointment by phone.Getting Your COVID-19 Test
-
Attend your scheduled testing appointment
-
On-location staff will check you in
-
Staff will conduct nasal swab test and send sample to the lab
-
Notification will be provided when your results are ready and available on LHI.Care within 24-72 hours.
This information is also available on the District COVID-19 website.
On Campus Resources
Responsibilities for ALL students:
Here are some resources to help you study:
The DRC does not have its own tutoring center. However, we can offer accommodations for tutoring on campus at the Learning Center. Please email canadadrc@smccd.edu to make an appointment with a DRC counselor to discuss what types of tutoring accommodations you are eligible for.
We have may tips on study strategies. Please click here to learn more.
Creating a Study Environment
1. Choose an area that will be exclusively used for studying
2. Surround yourself with study aides
3. Study in quiet areas without TVs and radios
4. Do not study in areas where you’ll fall asleep or become groggy
When to Study
1. Study during the early morning, afternoon, and early evening since you’ll better retain information. Avoid studying late at night.
2. Study during times when you will not be distracted by friends, extra-curricular activities, or work responsibilities
3. Don’t study when you’re tired. Get plenty of rest before long study sessions
4. When you can no longer concentrate or become extremely tired, end the study session
How to Study & Concentrate
1. When studying in distracting situations, move to a new setting
2. During study sessions, jot down distracting thoughts. This will enable you to forget them and focus on studying
3. Begin study sessions by identifying goals. This could include the number of homework problems to work through or pages to read
4. Reward yourself for meeting your study goals, which could include going to the movies, reading a book, or other activities you enjoy
5. Structure study sessions by organizing content to be studied into chunks. This will limit boredom during long sessions
6. Schedule periodic breaks to clear your mind
7. Do not study while you’re watching TV or socializing with friends
8. If you struggle concentrating, schedule multiple short study sessions
9. Schedule study sessions in advance to avoid possible distractions
10. Remember that friends will not lose respect for you if you miss out on social gathering to study.
11. Plan study sessions around content to cover rather than time. Constantly checking your watch is distracting
Here are some support resources on campus that you might find helpful:
If you have a mental health challenges that impacts your school work, you are eligible for academic accommodations. Please visit the DRC website for more information: https://canadacollege.edu/disabilityresourcecenter/index.php
If you have any questions about your health or health insurances, please contact the Health Center. Here is the link to their website.
Along with the DRC, the college has resources to help students with a variety of needs:
- Financial Aid Office
- The Personal Counseling Center
- General Counselors for academic advising
- The Health Center
- The Learning Center for tutoring
- TRIO Student Support Services
- Transfer Center for assistance to transfer to a 4-year university
- Dream Center
- Promise
- Veterans Services
- Canvas Support
- Spark Point Services for financial coaching
- Peer Mentors