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Uvalde Campus

  • October
    09
    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
    09
    07:00pm
    Rodeo Competition: Northeast Texas Community College
    The Southern Region college rodeo season rolls on Friday, October 9th, as the Cowboys hit the road to Mt. Pleasant to compete at Northeast Texas Community College. Follow the action and cheer on our team as they take on the competition!

Eagle Pass Campus

  • October
    07
    11:00am
    De-Stress at the SSC: Colorful Crafts and Sweets
    Relax, recharge, and get creative at the Student Success Center! Join us Wednesday, October 7th, at 11:00 am, to make friendship bracelets, color bookmarks, and enjoy donuts and warm Chocolate Abuelita. Open to all students in the Student Success Center (Room C-116), while supplies last!
  • October
    07
    11:30am
    Eagle Pass Library Banned Books Week
    Stand Up for the Freedom to Read! Banned Books Week is coming to the Eagle Pass Library! Join us on Wednesday, October 7th, at 11:30 am for "Color Outside the Margins" in Room F-108 to relax with some coloring activities. Activities and supplies are available while supplies last. Discover books that have been challenged or banned, explore the stories behind them, and learn why access to diverse voices and ideas matters.
  • October
    09
    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
    08
    11:30am
    Bees and Books Candle-Making
    Bees, Books & Candle-Making! Light up your day with a little creativity! Join us at the Del Rio Library on Thursday, October 8th, at 11:30 am to make your very own candle. Come create, relax, and enjoy some bookish fun with us!
  • October
    09
    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.

Crystal City Campus

  • October
    07
    09:00am
    Coffee with a Cop
    Start your morning with good coffee and great conversation! Join us on Wednesday, October 7th, at 9:00 am at the Crystal City Campus Library to meet local law enforcement, ask questions, share ideas, and get to know the officers who serve our community. Come grab a cup, start a conversation, and help build stronger connections—one cup at a time!

Hondo Campus

  • October
    07
    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, Room 106, 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.

Late Registration (Pay as you go)

Students can continue registering for Fall 2026 2nd 8 Week classes between Monday, October 5th, and Tuesday, October 13th; however, it will only be under a “pay as you go” option. The first day of classes will be Monday, October 12th.  Registrar Today

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 2026 1st 8 Week Semester Exams take place Thursday, October 8th.

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All Grades Due & Mid-Semester Grades Due

All grades are due for the Fall 2026 1st 8 Week Semester and mid-semester grades are due for the Fall 2026 16 Week Semester on Friday, October 9th at 12:00 pm (noon). 

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