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63rd Annual Rodeo
Get ready for two nights of adrenaline, grit, and cowboy pride as student-athletes compete. Mark your calendar to be at the Uvalde County Fairplex to see rodeo action and watch our rodeo athletes compete in the toughest sport on dirt.
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Uvalde Campus

  • October
    02
    09:00am
    Campus Tour: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    The Transfer & Career Center is headed to Kingsville, TX, for a campus tour of Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Thursday, October 2nd! Transportation and lunch will be provided. Spots are limited – secure yours today! Don’t miss this chance to explore your future campus! Departure time from Uvalde is 9:00 am.
  • October
    02
    10:00am
    Flu Shot Clinic
    Stay healthy this season! Flu shots are available for students, faculty, and staff at the Rodolfo R. and Dolores Flores Student Services Building on Thursday, October 2nd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • October
    02
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Library Orientation
    Join us for a Library Orientation Workshop online via Zoom on Thursday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm. The session will review library services and resources your campus libraries provide.

Eagle Pass Campus

  • October
    02
    06:45am
    Campus Tour: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    The Transfer & Career Center is headed to Kingsville, TX, for a campus tour of Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Thursday, October 2nd! Transportation and lunch will be provided. Spots are limited – secure yours today! Don’t miss this chance to explore your future campus! Departure time from Eagle Pass is 6:45 am.
  • October
    02
    08:30am
    FAFSA Workshop
    The Financial Aid Department will host a FAFSA Workshop at the Student Success Center on Thursday, October 2nd! There will be two sessions, first, at 8:30 am and in the afternoon at 1:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided, come join us!
  • October
    02
    11:00am
    EP Gaming Club
    Are you a gamer? If so, the Gaming Club is the place for you! Meetings are held every Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in Building F, Room F-133. For more information, contact vamunoz@swtxc.edu. Don’t miss out on the fun—level up your college experience with us!

Del Rio Campus

  • October
    02
    05:15am
    Campus Tour: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    The Transfer & Career Center is headed to Kingsville, TX, for a campus tour of Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Thursday, October 2nd! Transportation and lunch will be provided. Spots are limited – secure yours today! Don’t miss this chance to explore your future campus! Departure time from Del Rio is 5:15 am.
  • October
    02
    12:00pm
    Tacos with the President
    Join us on Thursday, October 2nd, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Front Lawn of Building A. This is your chance to enjoy tacos, connect with Dr. Hector Gonzales, President of SWTX, and share your thoughts, questions, and ideas about the future of our Del Rio Campus.
  • October
    02
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Library Orientation
    Join us for a Library Orientation Workshop online via Zoom on Thursday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm. The session will review library services and resources your campus libraries provide.

Crystal City Campus

  • October
    02
    07:45am
    Campus Tour: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    The Transfer & Career Center is headed to Kingsville, TX, for a campus tour of Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Thursday, October 2nd! Transportation and lunch will be provided. Spots are limited – secure yours today! Don’t miss this chance to explore your future campus! Departure time from Crystal City is 7:45 am.
  • October
    02
    12:00pm
    Be a Smartie: Midterm Motivation
    Get some midterm motivation going by celebrating National Smarties Day! Join us in the Front Lobby on Thursday, October 2nd, at 12:00 pm for a tasty treat! Celebrate every day!
  • October
    02
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Library Orientation
    Join us for a Library Orientation Workshop online via Zoom on Thursday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm. The session will review library services and resources your campus libraries provide.

Pearsall Campus

  • October
    02
    08:00am
    Campus Tour: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    The Transfer & Career Center is headed to Kingsville, TX, for a campus tour of Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Thursday, October 2nd! Transportation and lunch will be provided. Spots are limited – secure yours today! Don’t miss this chance to explore your future campus! Departure time from Uvalde is 9:00 am.
  • October
    02
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Library Orientation
    Join us for a Library Orientation Workshop online via Zoom on Thursday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm. The session will review library services and resources your campus libraries provide.
  • October
    03
    09:00am
    New Student Orientation
    We’re thrilled to welcome our newest SWTX students! Your adventure is just beginning, and we can’t wait to make amazing memories with you. Don’t forget—New Student Orientation is your first step, no matter your journey so far. Join us in person at the Pearsall Instructional Facility, Room 102 and get ready to kick off an exciting chapter.

Hondo Campus

  • October
    02
    08:00am
    Campus Tour: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    The Transfer & Career Center is headed to Kingsville, TX, for a campus tour of Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Thursday, October 2nd! Transportation and lunch will be provided. Spots are limited – secure yours today! Don’t miss this chance to explore your future campus! Departure time from Uvalde is 9:00 am.
  • October
    02
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Library Orientation
    Join us for a Library Orientation Workshop online via Zoom on Thursday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm. The session will review library services and resources your campus libraries provide.
  • October
    06
    05:30pm
    New Student Orientation
    We’re thrilled to welcome our newest SWTX students! Your adventure is just beginning, and we can’t wait to make amazing memories with you. Don’t forget—New Student Orientation is your first step, no matter your journey so far. Join us in person at the South Texas Regional Training Center and get ready to kick off an exciting chapter.

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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.

Last Day to Apply for Admission

The last day to apply for admission for the Fall 2025 2nd 8 Week Semester is Friday, October 3rd. 

Registrar & Admissions

Payment Due

The payment deadline for the Fall 2025 2nd 8 Week Semester is Friday, October 3rd, at 4:00 pm. Please be sure to make a payment or set up a payment arrangement using E-cashier to take advantage of our payment options. Additionally, if you applied for Financial Aid make sure to confirm that you have been awarded by checking your SWTX email account, Self-Service, or by contacting the Financial Aid office. The first day of classes will be on Monday, October 13th.  Set Up Payment

Fall 1st 8 Week Semester Final Exams

Student Success Centers help make final exams manageable; take advantage of resources available at all campuses and online. Fall 2025 1st 8 Week Semester Exams take place Thursday, October 9th.

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