Special Health Updates

There has been community transmission of the COVID-19 virus in San Diego County. Public health officials have ordered many restrictions and social distancing requirements to prevent the disease from spreading.

This is a rapidly evolving situation. Please visit http://coronavirus-sd.com/ for the latest information.

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We will begin our fall semester instruction through distance learning and remote instruction. We are working to allow limited courses, such as allied health and public safety, the ability to have in-person classes with the required physical distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols in place. Read the full fall semester announcement.

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Classes will resume in an online or distributed learning format for the rest of the spring semester. Summer session will also be held online.

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Southwestern College will move the rest of the spring semester online or through distance education.

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Southwestern College is actively exploring creative and safe ways for these classes to continue. Please contact your individual professors for more information.

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Summer session and registration will continue as planned but Southwestern College will only offer online classes during summer 2020.

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All on-campus events and all athletic events are canceled for the rest of the spring semester and summer. Southwestern College will hold a virtual commencement ceremony as well a graduate parade. Students must register by June 5.Back to top

All counseling, including EOPS, veterans and DSS, will transition online and counselors will receive training to work with students virtually. Please work with these departments for more information.Back to top

Students may still withdraw by using an Excused Withdrawal (EW). By choosing COVID-19 as the drop reason on the WebAdvisor dropdown menu, the following information will be applied:

• The grade of EW will be added to the transcript for the course for this term
• A CV19 notation will be placed on the student's transcript next to the course
• A refund will be provided to the student paying out of pocket for the course
• The EW will not affect a student's academic or progress probation
• If the student requests an EW for all their courses, this will not have an effect on any already paid financial aid

If the student receives an EW for one or more courses, and it changes their enrollment status prior to eligible financial aid disbursements, it may affect payment eligibility. For questions regarding your specific financial aid status, please email financialaid@swccd.edu. EWs will not affect the student's Promise eligibility.Back to top

Financial Aid staff is working remotely to make sure disbursements will be unaffected.Back to top

Reach out to the individual departments and ask them their process. Many departments are receiving guidance on how to proceed with accepting documents online.Back to top

All student workers will be paid through the end of the semester for hours they were scheduled.Back to top

• Online Counseling
• eTutoring

Even though the physical SWC libraries are currently closed, librarians can still assist with research 24/7. Students can chat with a librarian to get assistance and they can also access all the digital resources at any time. https://swccd.libguides.com/c.php?g=1011588

Many departments are actively working to continue to serve students. Email departments directly with your specific questions to get help.

For community resources, view the "student information" tab above.

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