Southwest Texas College

Winter Break Holiday: All offices will be closed for Winter Break beginning at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, and reopen at 8:00 am on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Del Rio ECHS Seniors started their first day of school with a big jump!

Dream big here

Our programs provide hands-on learning to formulate valuable skills you can use in the workplace. Follow a program path to ensure you reach your academic goals for a new career or sharpen skills in your current position.

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Visionary Minds, Vibrant Futures

Each career and academic pathway includes rigorous classes, exploration of occupations, identification of professional interest, and development of marketable skills.

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Kate's Cowboy Promise

Free tuition, required fees, and books* to graduates from a Uvalde, Real, Frio, or Zavala County high school who attend SWTX in the next five years.

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Dreams Within Reach, Community at Heart.

SWTX makes affordable quality education accessible, eliminating barriers to help you achieve your career and life goals.

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Events

Uvalde Campus

December

06

08:00am

65th Annual SWTX High School Invitational Basketball Tournament

It is our pleasure to welcome everyone to the 65th Annual SWTX High School Invitational Basketball Tournament scheduled for December 4th - 6th.

Pearsall Campus

December

09

05:00pm

Stuff Your Stocking with SWTX Knowledge

Get into the holiday spirit and get ahead for next semester at our Stuff Your Stocking with Southwest Texas College Knowledge event! Stop by for help with registering for Spring Semester classes, completing your FAFSA, and applying for admissions—all in one festive, stress-free spot. Enjoy a cheerful holiday theme while you check important items off your to-do list and “stuff your stocking” with the resources you need for a successful semester! We’ll be in Room 110F from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9th, we can’t wait to see you!

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Academic Calendar Dates

The academic calendar reflects important student semester dates, deadlines, and holidays scheduled for all campus locations. Revisions may occur as needed by official action of Southwest Texas College.

Registration

Registration for all Spring 2026 Semesters is available via Self-Service Student Planning. Students can schedule an appointment with their Success Coach. All admission requirements must be completed, and all holds must be cleared prior to registration. Please be sure to make a payment or set up a payment plan using eCashier.

All Grades Due

Grades for the Fall 2025 16 Week and 2nd 8 Week Semesters are due on Friday, December 5th at 12:00 pm (noon).

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Commencement Ceremonies

Commencement ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, December 9th, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, at the Del Rio Civic Center. The venue is located at 1915 Veterans Blvd., Del Rio, TX 78840. More Info

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from a 77-year legacy in education!

Southwest Texas College is a regional, “open door” institution serving an 11-county area that stretches from the Texas Hill Country to the US-Mexican border.

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Ready to start your journey? Dream big, reach further, and achieve more!

Southwest Texas College creates and nurtures a learning-centered environment in which students, faculty, staff, and the community at-large can achieve their greatest potential.

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