For Immediate Release
October 15, 2009

Cañada College, Sequoia Union High School District to Host College Night

Oct. 28 event at Cañada College helps students, parents understand how to attend college.

Cañada College, in partnership with the Sequoia Union High School District, will host its annual College Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event will be held in the Cañada College gymnasium, Building 1, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City.

 The event brings together universities and community colleges from in-state, and out-of- state to help area high school students as they consider which college or university is best for them. Students will be informed on a wide variety of topics including freshman and transfer admission requirements, academic programs, cost of attendance, living expenses, distance, size and nature of the student body, and activities.

 In addition, workshops will be provided on topics such as financial aid availability, overview of university requirements, and how to navigate the different college and university systems.

 Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit Cañada College web page at http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/canada/student/collegenight.html, or contact Soraya Sohrabi at (650) 306-3493.

 

For more information, contact Robert Hood, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, at hoodr@smccd.edu or 306-3340