Required Orientation and Advising
Once you have completed the COMPASS or ACT test, your next step toward becoming a Southwest student is to sign up for a Required Orientation and Advising session. At the Required Orientation and Advising session, you will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor, register for classes, speak with a Financial Aid representative, as well as receive important information pertaining to your college career.
There are two ways to complete the required orientation:
- Online: Complete the orientation online by logging in at My.Southwest Online Services, locate the Quick Launch area and select the NEW Student Orientation icon.
- Face-to-Face: To reserve a seat during one of the sessions indicated in the table below call the Macon Cove Campus at 901-333-4594 or the Union Avenue Campus at 901-333-5122.
| Date | Time | Building/Room |
|---|---|---|
| July 5 | 9 a.m. | Farris Building, Room 1201 (Auditorium) |
| July 12 | 9 a.m. | Farris Building, Room 1201 (Auditorium) |
| July 19 | 9 a.m. | Farris Building, Room 1201 (Auditorium) |
| July 26 | 9 a.m. | Farris Building, Room 1201 (Auditorium) |
| Date | Time | Building/Room |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 | 4:30 p.m. | E Building, Room VS 113 (Theatre) |
| July 18 | 4:30 p.m. | E Building, Room VS 113 (Theatre) |
| July 25 | 4:30 p.m. | E Building, Room VS 113 (Theatre) |





