Apply & Register

Thank you for choosing Southwestern College to help you achieve your educational goals. Whether you are a new or returning student, you will see that Southwestern has many paths for you to choose from.

We have provided valuable step-by-step information to help students navigate our application and enrollment process. Please follow the “Apply • Register” button below to create or sign-in to your CCC Apply account.

Welcome to the long line of students who fulfill their dreams at Southwestern College. We are so glad you are here!

Credit Courses

New & Returning Students Apply • Register for Credit Courses

What does "credit" mean?

Noncredit Courses

New & Returning Students Apply • Register for Noncredit Courses

What does "noncredit" mean?

Virtual Help

Talk to a staff member using Cranium Café by clicking on the virtual lobby button below.

Students/Faculty/Staff: be sure to login with MySWC so we know it is you! (Others may log in via Google, Facebook, or Guest Registration.)

Most browsers can use the lobby without downloading an app, but for the best experience please use Chrome or Firefox. For more information on how to use your camera and microphone to talk to us, please visit the Virtual Welcome Center page. You can also contact us at outreach@swccd.edu or by phone at (619) 482-6482.

Enter the Outreach Lobby