Canada College - USA

Canada College is a community college opened in 1968 and for more than 50 years, it has provided enriching and life-changing educational opportunities for the residents of San Mateo County. With the support and guidance from award-winning faculty and staff, students can pursue certificates and degrees for career training or to serve as a transfer gateway to four-year colleges and universities.

The College offers associate degree programs in a wide range of majors that allow students to transfer to 4-year universities including within the University of California, California State University system, and other California and out-of-state private universities. Canada College serves approximately 6,500 students each semester and has modern classrooms and science labs.

The college?s Associate to Bachelor Program, Career Center, Learning Center, Library, STEM Center, and University Center provides additional academic support to all students including peer-tutoring and workshops on improving study skills and academic writing. Students are highly encouraged to meet with an academic counselor through the Counseling Center and Transfer Center every semester, to ensure successful completion and transfer. Its small community provides a friendly and student-centered learning environment.

Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, its 131-acre site is located in the western part of Redwood City and overlooks the Bay.