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Fall Classes begin Aug. 24 Online and On Campus

 

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Center for Access Fall 2025
Center for Access ready to help students prepare for fall semester

The Center for Access is committed to helping people with disabilities reach their personal and academic goals. Students needing support should sign up for an appointment in preparation for the fall semester.  More at Center for Access.   

 

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Special Events

Welcome Week
Join us for Welcome Week festivities at the Maxine A. Smith and Whitehaven centers

Welcome students! Join us for a week of fun-filled activities at the Maxine A. Smith and Whitehaven centers!  Whether you are returning or starting your journey, we are excited to have you here. Let's make this semester full of learning, connections, and unforgettable experiences! Get the latest on all things Southwest. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Have a great semester, Saluqis! 

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NSO 2025
Southwest hosts largest NSO as fall semester draws near

Over 400 students attended New Student Orientation at the Macon Cove Campus on Aug. 6 to register for fall classes and access college resources. The turnout was the largest NSO in recent history and one of several orientations happening throughout the month. Read more about this historic day here.  

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Welcome Week 2025
Join us for Welcome Week festivities at the Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses
Welcome to our new and returning students! To kick-off the fall semester, we have a week packed full of fun and exciting events. Choose one of our four campus locations to attend Welcome Week and let's start the semester with a blast. See you there! 
 

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take classes day, night or weekends on campus or online
Southwest Community
More than 140 programs
to choose from, including degrees and certificates
Tuition-free
Tuition-free
for eligible high school graduates and adult learners
98.5% job placement rate
98.5% job placement rate
with 91% working in their field of study
19:1
19:1
student to faculty ratio
19:1
Half the cost
Southwest tuition is half the cost of most state colleges and universities

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