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Uvalde Campus

  • October
    29
    08:30am
    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 in the Will C. Miller Memorial Library Building and get ready to kick off an exciting chapter.
  • October
    29
    11:00am
    Halloween Party
    Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween Party! Join us on Thursday, October 29th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Matthews Student Center Courtyard for some Halloween fun! Decorate your own ghost cookies, show off your Halloween style in the costume contest, and enter for a chance to win prizes. Grab your friends, dress up, and celebrate spooky season with us!
  • October
    29
    06:00pm
    Library Movie Night & Nachos
    It’s nacho ordinary movie night! Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Uvalde Campus Library! Join us on Thursday, October 29th, at 6:00 pm for a screening of the horror classic Nosferatu (1922). Grab your friends, settle in for some spooky cinema, and enjoy FREE nachos while supplies last! A Classic Film. A Timeless Fright. Nacho Ordinary Movie Night.

Eagle Pass Campus

  • October
    29
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Navigating Databases & Citations
    Navigate Databases Like a Pro! Join us for a Navigating Databases and MLA/APA Citations Workshop on Thursday, October 29th, at 3:00 pm via Zoom. Struggling to find the right sources? Join us and learn how to search smarter, not harder! We’ll cover how to use key databases, apply filters, narrow your results, and create accurate MLA and APA citations—skills that will save you time and boost your research confidence. Level up your research game-don't miss out!
  • October
    30
    08:30am
    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 in Building F, Room F-120, and get ready to kick off an exciting chapter.

Del Rio Campus

  • October
    29
    08:30am
    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 in Building A, Amistad Room, and get ready to kick off an exciting chapter.
  • October
    29
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Navigating Databases & Citations
    Navigate Databases Like a Pro! Join us for a Navigating Databases and MLA/APA Citations Workshop on Thursday, October 29th, at 3:00 pm via Zoom. Struggling to find the right sources? Join us and learn how to search smarter, not harder! We’ll cover how to use key databases, apply filters, narrow your results, and create accurate MLA and APA citations—skills that will save you time and boost your research confidence. Level up your research game-don't miss out!

Crystal City Campus

  • October
    29
    08:30am
    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 in the Victor H. Lopez Library & Study Center and get ready to kick off an exciting chapter.
  • October
    29
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Navigating Databases & Citations
    Navigate Databases Like a Pro! Join us for a Navigating Databases and MLA/APA Citations Workshop on Thursday, October 29th, at 3:00 pm via Zoom. Struggling to find the right sources? Join us and learn how to search smarter, not harder! We’ll cover how to use key databases, apply filters, narrow your results, and create accurate MLA and APA citations—skills that will save you time and boost your research confidence. Level up your research game-don't miss out!

Pearsall Campus

  • October
    29
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Navigating Databases & Citations
    Navigate Databases Like a Pro! Join us for a Navigating Databases and MLA/APA Citations Workshop on Thursday, October 29th, at 3:00 pm via Zoom. Struggling to find the right sources? Join us and learn how to search smarter, not harder! We’ll cover how to use key databases, apply filters, narrow your results, and create accurate MLA and APA citations—skills that will save you time and boost your research confidence. Level up your research game-don't miss out!

Hondo Campus

  • October
    29
    03:00pm
    Library Workshop: Navigating Databases & Citations
    Navigate Databases Like a Pro! Join us for a Navigating Databases and MLA/APA Citations Workshop on Thursday, October 29th, at 3:00 pm via Zoom. Struggling to find the right sources? Join us and learn how to search smarter, not harder! We’ll cover how to use key databases, apply filters, narrow your results, and create accurate MLA and APA citations—skills that will save you time and boost your research confidence. Level up your research game-don't miss out!

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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 2027 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. 

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Withdrawal Deadline

The last day to drop a class with a “W” for the Fall 2026 16 Week and 2nd 8 Week Semesters is Monday, November 16th, at 6:00 pm. To complete the Class Withdrawal Form, please download the form to your computer and enter your information into the fillable fields. Once you have completed the form, save your changes and schedule an appointment with your Success Coach to get it signed before submitting it to the Office of the Registrar.  Class Withdrawal Form

Thanksgiving Holiday

All SWTX locations will be closed Wednesday, November 25th, through Friday, November 27th, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

  • Closed all day, Wednesday - Friday
  • Classes resume Monday at 8:00 am
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