July 31, 2025: 
6:30pm - 6:40pm – A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
6:40pm - 7:10pm – What the Tech? 
7:10pm - 7:20pm – Movement Break 
7:20pm - 8:00pm – CNA Expert Panel  
8:00pm - 8:15pm – Writing Prompt (Packing Your Suitcase) 
8:15pm - 8:30pm – Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 7, 2025: 
6:30pm - 6:40pm – A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
6:40pm - 7:10pm – Grateful Ed: Positive Psychology, Gratitude, and Mindfulness 
7:10pm - 7:20pm – Movement Break 
7:20pm - 8:00pm – Student Panel: What a Student Life 
8:00pm - 8:15pm – Writing Prompt: Wherever You Are 
8:15pm - 8:30pm – Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 14, 2025: 
6:30pm - 6:40pm – A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
6:40pm - 7:25pm – Starting Strong with Good Habits 
7:25pm - 7:35pm – Movement Break 
7:35pm - 8:15pm – Student Panel: How to Thrive 
8:15pm - 8:25pm – Mindful Time Management 
8:25pm - 8:30pm – Mindfulness and Meditation 

August 19, 2025: 
1:00pm - 1:10pm – A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
1:10pm - 1:40pm – What the Tech? 
1:40pm - 1:50pm – Movement Break  
1:50pm - 2:30pm – CNA Expert Panel  
2:30pm - 3:00pm – Writing Prompt (Packing Your Suitcase) 
3:00pm - 3:15pm – Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 20, 2025: 
1:00pm - 1:10pm – A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
1:10pm - 1:40pm – Grateful Ed: Positive Psychology, Gratitude, and Mindfulness 
1:40pm - 1:50pm – Movement Break 
1:50pm - 2:30pm – Student Panel: What a Student Life  
2:30pm - 2:45pm – Writing Prompt: Wherever You Are 
2:45pm - 3:00pm – Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 21, 2025: 
1:00pm - 1:10pm – A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
1:10pm - 2:05pm – Starting Strong with Good Habits 
2:05pm - 2:15pm – Movement Break 
2:15pm - 2:55pm – Student Panel: How to Thrive 
2:55pm - 3:10pm – Writing Prompt: 20 Years from Now 
3:10pm - 3:20pm – Mindful Time Management 
3:20pm - 3:30pm – Mindfulness and Meditation 

Preparing new and returning students for CNA with the tools & skills they need to succeed. It is based on six modules that promote mindfulness and belonging, provides insights into both academic and non-academic supports, and a brief overview of the technology students will be required to use.

SMART is an acronym for Strategies for Mindful Academic Readiness Training

College E-mail and Microsoft Teams (computer, laptop or tablet. No phone). We encourage all participants to use Microsoft Teams by downloading it to you tablet if you are not using a computer or laptop.

It is part of our ongoing commitment to make sure every student is as prepared as they can be for post-secondary education. It’s the who, what, when, where, & how of CNA.

No. But all students are encouraged to participate as it provides benefits for both new and returning students.

No. We ask that you register for one of the offerings only and take in all three sessions.

No, (you complete Start SMART by attending the sessions).

We encourage all new students to participate fully in one of the offerings, however, we do understand that work and family commitments may interfere. In these cases, please make every effort to attend as much of the program as possible, and just let us know. The information you learn during the program will prepare you for a successful transition and studies at CNA. There will not be any other sessions after these offerings.

Yes. You can still enroll in Fall 2025.

Many students enroll is Stay SMART (10 Sessions over Fall & Winter semesters). The Stay SMART program offers core skills, better known as soft-skills, that compliment the technical skills learned in your program. The sessions are based on what types of skills that employers are looking for when they hire graduates.