Academic Calendars

Complete the free SWCC Admission application as your first step towards enrollment. When you apply, you receive access information to your MySouthwest account for advisement and class enrollment. Contact Admissions at 276-964-7238 for assistance with your application.

Assistance from an Advisor regarding your program and class schedule needs is very important. All new students must speak with an advisor before enrollment access becomes active. You can schedule an appointment through Navigate MySouthwest or see the Advisor Contact Phone/Email Listing

Fall 2026 Calendar

Web/In-Person Registration Begins: March 9, 2026.
Tuition payment is due by the first day of class or upon enrollment

Fall 2026 Calendar
Fall 2026 Regular Session 1st 8 Week Session 2nd 8 Week Session
Bookstore: Financial Aid Charges Begin Aug 12
Classes Begin Aug 24 Aug 24 Oct 20
Last Day to Add Aug 28 Aug 26 Oct 22
Bookstore: Last Day to Charge Books Sep 11
Bookstore: Last Day to Return Books Sep 9
Labor Day (College Closed) Sep 7 Sep 7
Last day to Drop with a Refund Sep 9 Sep 1 Oct 27
Last day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty Oct 29 Sep 28 Nov 23
Election Day (College Closed) Nov 3 Nov 3
Thanksgiving (No Classes) Nov 25 – Nov 27 Nov 26 – Nov 27
Classes End Dec 11 Oct 19 Dec 18
Final Exams Dec 14 – Dec 18 During Last Scheduled Class During Last Scheduled Class
Grades Due 10 a.m., Viewable 5 p.m. Dec 21 Oct 21 Dec 21
Winter Break Dec 23 – Jan 1 Dec 23 – Jan 1 Dec 23 – Jan 1

Spring 2027 Calendar

Web/In-Person Registration Begins: October 12, 2026.

Spring 2027 Calendar
Spring 2027 Regular Session 1st 8 Week Session 2nd 8 Week Session
Classes Begin Jan 11 Jan 11 Mar 15
Last Day to Add Jan 15 Jan 13 Mar 17
Last day to Drop with a Refund Jan 27 Jan 18 Mar 22
Spring Break Mar 8 – Mar 12
Last day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty March 24 Feb 11 Apr 8
Classes End April 30 Mar 5 May 7
Final Exams May 3 – May 7 During Last Scheduled Class During Last Scheduled Class
Assessment Day May 14    
Grades Due 10 a.m., Viewable 5 p.m. May 10 Mar 8 May 10
Bookstore: Financial Aid Charges Begin Jan 4    
Bookstore: Last Day to Charge Books Feb 2    
Bookstore: Last Day to Return Books Jan 27  

Summer 2027 Calendar

Summer 2027 Calendar
Summer 2027 10-Week Session 1st 5-Week Session 2nd 5-Week Session
Bookstore: Financial Aid Charges Begin May 12
Classes Begin May 27 May 27 Jul 6
Memorial Day Observed (College Closed) May 31 May 31  
Last Day to Add Jun 2 May 28 Jul 7
Bookstore: Last Day to Charge Books Jun 4 Contact Bookstore Contact Bookstore
Bookstore: Last Day to Return Books Jun 4 Contact Bookstore Contact Bookstore
Last day to Drop with a Refund Jun 7 Jun 1 Jul 12
Juneteenth Observed (College Closed) Jun 18 Jun 18  
July 4th Observed (College Closed) Jul 5 Jul 5 Jul 5
Last day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty Jul 12 Jun 17 Jul 27
Classes End Aug 9 Jul 2 Aug 9
Final Exams During Last Scheduled Class During Last Scheduled Class During Last Scheduled Class
Grades Due 10 a.m., Viewable 5 p.m. Aug 11 Jul 5 Aug 11