SWC Community
Welcome to the Southwestern College (SWC) Community page! Here, we celebrate the vibrant and diverse community that makes SWC a special place to learn and grow. Explore stories of student success, discover support services and programs, and stay connected with events that bring us together. Whether you're a current student, alum, or community member, this is your hub for all things SWC. Join us in fostering a supportive, inclusive and thriving college environment!
Community Support Services & Programs
Art Gallery
The Southwestern College Art Gallery is an educational venue designed to engage with our students and the surrounding community to expand personal, historical and cultural meaning through art.
Center for Business Advancement
This hub brings together business service organizations to better provide support to small businesses that help them achieve success and stimulate the local and regional economy. The Center for Business Advancement is comprised of:
Child Development Center
The Child Development Center was established out of a desire to provide convenient, affordable childcare services to the students and staff of Southwestern College, as well as to the residents of nearby communities. The Center currently serves an average of 144 children – ages 2 to 5 years – per day in six classrooms and focuses on the individual needs of each child.
Facilities Rentals
SWC offers a broad spectrum of facilities to accommodate the diverse needs of businesses, youth & adult sports organizations, social groups, and individuals. Among the college’s more outstanding features are the brand-new Athletic Turf Fields and our future state-of-the-art Turf Football Stadium. Our facilities can host large and small groups in a variety of settings.
Jaguar Aquatics Wellness & Sports (JAWS)
Southwestern College’s Jaguar Aquatics Wellness & Sports (JAWS) is the newest and most state-of-the-art exercise facility in the entire region in San Diego County. As the cornerstone of the Chula Vista campus, the 75,000 square foot, three story facility features a full-size basketball gym, four exercise studios, a large cardio-weight room, dance studio and members-only locker rooms. Two Olympic sized pools and a third 25-meter warm water instructional pool help meet the tremendous need for pool space in South County. The facility has re-opened from the pandemic and is now under the direction of the Southwestern Community College District as of April 2022.
Propositions R & Z
Proceeds from the bonds of Propositions R & Z are being used for construction, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of facilities, as well as critical classroom and infrastructure renovations.
Southwestern Botanic Garden
Although South Bay Botanic Garden was officially established in January of 2008, its history really began in 1974. As a new college horticulture program, the garden started as an empty field, with one greenhouse, and no plants. However, through the efforts of countless students learning the skills of planting and hardscape installation, the garden has grown into a park-like setting of hundreds of different varieties of plants.
SWC Foundation
The Southwestern College Foundation exists to support Southwestern College, its students, and our campus community. Through community partnerships, alumni connections, and donors who want to make a difference, the SWC Foundation helps students achieve their goals.
YES Academy
Southwestern College's signature Y.E.S. (Youth Excellence and Success) Academy provides options for entering 4th-12th grade student(s) to enroll in a variety of summer academic and enrichment courses. Each course provides youth with a new and unique experience in a college atmosphere and fosters their abilities to learn, grow, and build upon their excellence and success. Y.E.S. Academy program areas include College for Kids, Career Exploration, Writer’s Café, and volunteering. Y.E.S. Academy is offered through the SWC Continuing Education Office.