Southwest Texas College

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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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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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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 profession.

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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

April

01

08:00am

Blackout Poetry Contest Begins

Stop by the Will C. Miller Memorial Library and pick up a book page, print one online, or grab a clipping from the newspaper. The Library Blackout Poetry Contest runs from April 1st through April 28th; with a winner announced April 30th.
April

04

07:00pm

Rodeo Competition: Trinity Valley Community College

The Southern Region college rodeo competition continues on April 4th and 5th when the Cowboys travel to Athens, Texas, to compete at Trinity Valley Community College.

Eagle Pass Campus

April

05

07:00am

Lasso the Dream 5K Run & Walk

Student Ambassadors will have a SWTX Lasso the Dream 5K Run & Walk. A morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit to celebrate National Community College Awareness Month. This event isn’t just for students—it’s for everyone in the community! Whether running or walking, every step moves you closer to your goals! Join us on Saturday, April 5th at Maverick County Lake for participant check-in at 7:00 am.

Del Rio Campus

April

03

11:30am

Burgers with the President

Join us on April 3rd, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Front Lawn for a great opportunity to connect with our college president Dr. Hector Gonzales. Don’t miss out on good food, great conversation, and campus spirit! See you there!

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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.

Official Census Date - 6th Class Day

The official enrollment date (6th Class Day) for the Spring 2025 2nd 8 Week Semester is Monday, March 31st.

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Application Deadline - Spring Graduation

Graduation applications can be turned in until Friday, April 4th, at 4:00 p.m. Please download the Graduation Application, save it to your computer, fill out the form, save the changes, and submit it via email to your Success Coach. Application

Application Deadline - 2025-2026 Academic Scholarship

The deadline for receiving a completed scholarship application packet is Friday, April 18th at 4:00 pm. The scholarship packet must be completed and received by the deadline to be considered for the award.

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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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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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