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SWCC Admission Requirements
WELCOME to Southwest! We're glad you've chosen to continue your
education with us.
SWCC is a one of the 23
colleges in the Virginia Community
College System (VCCS).
The application process to
Southwest
--- may be completed online
--- will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes
--- is FREE.
Acceptance is not completed until
the Admissions Office receives all of the information needed for enrollment
in your Program of Study.
1 -You must submit an Application for In-state Tuition if it has been more than twelve months since you took a class at SWCC. NOTE: The Application for In-state Tuition is included in the online VCCS Application for new applicants.
2 - Please indicate a program plan on your application; if applying for Financial Aid, you must choose a program plan. Browse the College Catalog for program of study requirements.
3 -You must take SWCC's assessment tests unless you have transfer credit in math or English or submit adequate official SAT/ACT scores in each area.
Note: If applying for admission to one of
the Allied Health programs of:
Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Nursing or Practical
Nursing the candidate for admission must also submit the Health Care Program Application
Download application
for OCT,
RAD, Respiratory Care
Download application
for Nursing or Practical Nursing
Submit the application along with documentation of all program admission requirements
to the Admissions Office by January 15.
Other Admissions information:
It is strongly recommended that all students meet with a counselor/advisor before enrolling in classes. See contact information for: Academic Advisors and Student Development Services & Counselors who can assist you in academic decisions.
High School Students If you are a high school student interested in dual enrollment classes, contact your high school guidance counselor.
If you have graduated from high school within the past three years, have a copy of your transcript sent to Admissions. Download request form.
If you are a transfer student from another college, have the institution send an official transcript directly to the Office of Admissions and Records in a sealed envelope.
If you are a Veteran, click here for information about processing your admission to SWCC.