Cañada offers a broad range of classes to suit many needs. Students can prepare to transfer to a four year institution, earn an Associate Degree, or complete basic skills classes, including ESL, to prepare for college level classes. Classes are offered during the day, evening and on weekends. A list of programs is available at https://canadacollege.edu/degrees/
The current catalog may be purchased through the college bookstore or obtained free online at https://canadacollege.edu/catalogschedule/
The most recent class schedules can be found online or at local libraries. WebSMART provides two ways to find classes: a dynamic Searchable Schedule of Classes for Cañada, CSM and Skyline; and an alphabetical listing by individual campus. Use WebSMART to confirm class dates, times, room numbers, instructor names, etc.
A transcript is an official record of a student's academic work at Cañada College. A single transcript will contain a student's work from all three colleges in the San Mateo County Community College District. You will need to only request one transcript if you attended multiple colleges in this District. You can review the procedures for ordering a transcripts on http://smccd.edu/transcript/request.php. For more information, call (650) 306-3226.
The application process for international students can be found by visiting the International Student Website.
All applicants interested in receiving federal and some types of state financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The first step in applying for Financial Aid is to complete a FAFSA application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Wait approximately one week and then you can view your outstanding financial aid requirements through WebSMART. Click on the "Students" tab, then the financial aid tab. You will need social security number(s), prior year's tax information and some additional information for yourself, spouse and/or your parent(s).
Apply for our Promise Scholarship which covers tuition, student fees, textbook and counseling support for the first year of college! Learn more about our Promise Scholarship!
All course descriptions are available online at our Online Catalog or Web Schedule for times and schedules
After completing the previous steps, register online using WebSMART on or after your assigned registration date. Click here if you need step-by-step instructions on using WebSMART to register.
Cañada College is easily reached by SamTrans Bus. From the Redwood City Caltrain Station, take SamTrans Bus 278; Destination should say "Cañada College." It will take you directly to the campus. Call 1-800-660-4BUS for schedules and routes as not all buses run every day or check online for current route and schedule information.
Cañada College has launched a pilot program that offers current Cañada students one free roundtrip trip ride per day to/from Cañada. Visit https://canadacollege.edu/lyft/ for more information.
Campus Ambassadors are available to provide prospective students with a campus tour to learn more about what Cañada has to offer. Guided campus tours are approximately 45 minutes long. To schedule a tour, please click below to request a tour date. You will receive an email confirmation with additional information.
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