Welcome toSouthwestern College

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I'm a high school student

Information for High School Students

We would love to meet you! Learn more about what Southwestern can offer high school students, and get in touch with one of our counselors.

I have never been to college, or I don't have a degree yet

Information for New Students

We would love to meet you! Learn more about what Southwestern can offer new students, and get in touch with one of our counselors.

I want to transfer to a 4-year university

Information for Transfer Students

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I want to prepare for a career or build my professional skills

Information for Career Education Students

We would love to meet you! Learn more about what Southwestern can offer career education students, and get in touch with one of our counselors.

I'm active duty or a veteran

Information for Veterans

We would love to meet you! Learn more about what Southwestern can offer military students, and get in touch with one of our counselors.

I live in the SWC community

Information for Community Members

Learn more about what Southwestern offers the community.

Second 8-Week Session Begins

April 6th

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Learn About Our Programs & Services

With 5 locations, plus several online learning options, Southwestern College provides you with the best classes for your goals and schedule.

Our Locations

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Chula Vista

900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - (619) 421-6700

Where you'll find most of Southwestern College's classes and services.

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National City

880 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 - (619) 216-6665

We're located right off the I-5 freeway, down the street from the 8th Street trolley station. Here, you can take general education courses and science labs or our dental hygiene or medical lab technician programs.

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Otay Mesa

8100 Gigantic St, San Diego, CA 92154 - (619) 216-6750

Minutes away from the US-Mexico border, Otay Mesa hosts our Police Academy, Nursing, Fire Science Technology, Paramedic, and Emergency Medical Technician programs

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San Ysidro

460 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173 - (619) 216-6790

San Ysidro, located near the US-Mexico border, offers a range of courses, including classes in the Family Studies program, Monday through Saturday, days and evenings.

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Crown Cove

5000 Highway 75, Coronado, CA 92118 - (619) 575-6176

By partnering with California State Parks & Recreation and California Boating and Waterways, the Crown Cove Aquatic Center is able to offer classes in canoeing, first aid, kayaking, safe boating, sailing, stand-up paddling, and surfing.

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Online

900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - (619) 482-6595

We'll help you get ready for our online classes through face-to-face, online, or video orientations, and you can also visit our open lab for support.

Grief & Loss Support Group

March 09

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Healthy Relationships Workshop

March 11

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Police Recruit Workshop – workshop is free and open to the public

March 19

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa

Grief & Loss Support Group

March 23

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Spring Break Holiday – Campus Closed

March 30

All Day All Campuses

Second 8-week session begins

April 06

All Day All Campuses

Grief & Loss Support Group

April 06

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Grief & Loss Support Group

April 20

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Grief & Loss Support Group

May 04

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration

May 06

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Summer 2026/Fall 2026 Open Registration

May 11

All Day All Campuses

Crown Cove Aquatic Center Open House

May 16

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Crown Cove Aquatic Center

Student Awards Ceremony

May 22

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Memorial Day Holiday – Campus Closed

May 25

All Day All Campuses

Spring 2026 Ends

May 29

All Day All Campuses

Police Academy: 75th Class Graduation Ceremony

May 30

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Chula Vista Campus

Summer Session Begins

June 08

All Day All Campuses

Holiday - Juneteenth- Campus Closed

June 18

All Day All Campuses

Holiday - Independence Day - Campus Closed

July 02

All Day All Campuses

Last day of classes – End of Summer 2026

August 06

All Day All Campuses

Summer 2026 Grades Due from Faculty by

August 13

All Day All Campuses

Fall Regular (16 Week) Session Begins

August 24

All Day All Campuses

Census Day

September 08

All Day All Campuses

Financial Aid Freeze Date

September 18

All Day All Campuses

Second 8 Week Session Begins

October 19

All Day All Campuses

Deadline to Petition for Fall 2026 Graduation

October 31

All Day All Campuses

2026 Veteran's Day Ceremony

November 04

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chula Vista Campus

Holiday - Veterans Day - Campus Closed

November 11

All Day All Campuses

Holiday - Thanksgiving - Campus Closed

November 26

All Day All Campuses

Finals Week

December 07

All Day All Campuses

Fall Regular (16 Week) Session Ends

December 13

All Day All Campuses

Winter Break - Campus Closed

December 21

All Day All Campuses

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