Student Update #3
March 15, 2020
Dear Students,
Here is update for all students at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College.
As a reminder, all face-to-face classes are canceled on Monday, March 16 (except online classes, which will continue as scheduled).
CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS
Students should not come to campus. This is due to the transition to online and distance education. Offices and student services (such as SparkPoint, EOPS, health centers, international student offices, and all others) will not be available.
INSTRUCTION MOVING ONLINE MARCH 17
All classes that were formerly face-to-face classes will resume on Tuesday, March 17, as online classes. Please check your email frequently for communications from your instructor regarding the specifics of how your class is moving online.
Please note: If you were already taking an online class, that class will continue uninterrupted.
NEW ONLINE EDUCATION WEBSITE
We will be launching a new “virtual campus” website soon. This website will provide online education resources and information on how to access student services online.
MONITOR YOUR EMAIL
Please monitor your District email (my.smccd.edu) constantly for updates regarding this rapidly developing situation. We will be providing further guidance as the offices of instruction and student services develop online processes and procedures during this time.
CANCELLATIONS & CLOSURES
- Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College campuses are closed to all students through April 5.
- Campus shuttles are suspended through April 5.
- All special events (performances, lectures, exhibits, receptions, workshops, panel discussions, committee meetings, club meetings) are canceled through April 5.
- Spring sports are canceled until further notice.
- Campus Childcare Centers are closed through April 5.
FURTHER ASSISTANCE
Comcast is offering two months of free high-speed internet to certain new customers who qualify for public assistance. See Comcast Internet Essentials for information.
Because SparkPoint is closed, please visit Samaritan House for any needed assistance with food or housing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All updates are posted at: emergency.smccd.info
We thank you for your patience as we work together as a community to manage this crisis. This community is strong, and working together we will make it through this challenging time.