High School Students Guide
Get a Head Start on College at Southwestern College
Whether you're getting ready to graduate from high school or want to start earning college credit while you're still in school, Southwestern College can help you take the next step.
Choose the option that best describes you:
I'm a high school senior graduating soon.
Get a head start on becoming a Southwestern College student through our Early Admissions
Program. You'll receive guidance through the steps to apply, complete orientation
and your education plan, and prepare for priority registration.
Explore the Early Admissions Program
I'm currently in high school and want to take college classes.
Start earning college credit before you graduate through Southwestern College's Dual
& Concurrent Enrollment Programs. Students in grades 9 through 12 can explore opportunities
through CCAP and High School Special (HSS).
Explore Dual & Concurrent Enrollment
Getting Started
Are you a graduating senior from the Sweetwater Union High School District, a charter school, or another Local Education Agency?
Get a head start on becoming a Southwestern College student through the Early Admissions Program (EAP). EAP helps graduating high school seniors and first-time college students complete important steps before starting college, including applying to SWC, completing placement and orientation, developing a First Semester Education Plan, learning how to use MySWC, and preparing for priority registration.
Students who complete the Early Admissions requirements can become eligible for priority registration, giving them an opportunity to register for classes early.
Learn more about the Early Admissions Program
You can also talk with your high school counselor or contact the Southwestern College Outreach Office for help getting started. Outreach provides support with admissions, registration, and other enrollment steps. They can also connect you with the right next steps and department.
Tips for Graduating Seniors
- Apply early. Complete your Southwestern College application for your intended term and watch for information about setting up your MySWC account.
- Complete your placement and orientation steps. SWC uses information such as your high school courses, grades, and unweighted GPA to determine English and math placement. New students also complete an online orientation and First Semester Education Plan.
- Get familiar with MySWC. Learn how to use MySWC, search for classes, register, and access Canvas (Learning Management System) before your first semester begins.
- Complete your Early Admissions steps for priority registration. Finishing the required steps can make you eligible to register earlier and begin building your first-semester schedule.
- Don't let the cost of college stop you from getting started. Apply for Financial Aid early and explore the SWC Promise Program. Don't assume college is out of reach because of cost. Complete your financial aid application and explore the SWC Promise and other financial assistance that may be available to help with college costs.