Getting Started at Southwest
Four Important Steps to Success!

image of applicaitonStep 1- APPLY

CLICK HERE to complete the ONLINE Application. There is no application fee.
Your UserName and EMPLID for use in Class Registration and other activities will be assigned.
Upon completion of the Web Application, you will be given a default password. You must change this during your first login to your account. Go to MySouthwest Help to learn about the rules for creating a secure password and activating your student accounts.   Note: You are a "Full-time" student if you plan to enroll in 12 or more credit hours. A student taking less than 12 credit hours is considered part-time.

NEED MONEY? Click here to find out about Financial Aid options available to you and how to apply.
 
NEED PAPER? Printable copies of forms used for Admissions & Records are available from our Public Forms site.

Step 2 - Submit or complete placement assessment.

ACT logo for assessmentBefore enrolling full time in your first college level English and/or math course, you must take assessment tests prior to registration.

 Step 3 - Register

image of scheduleSelect class times from the Course Schedule. You can register anytime ONLINE USING the Student Information System MYSouthwest HOWEVER, DON'T GET CAUGHT WITH MISSING CLASSES OR CLASSES THAT WON'T TRANSFER!!!!

NEED ADVISE? See an Advisor to get help planning your schedule. Click here to get a listing of advisors by curriculum.

Step 4 - Pay tuition and fees.

See the tuition and fee chart.

Registration is not complete until your tuition is paid in full. 

  • If you are a Financial Aid recipient and your award has been made, your tuition will be charged to your Financial Aid account.
  • If you do not have Financial Aid, click here to learn about payment methods that are available to you.
    • Need more info????
    Applying for admission to an Allied Health Program? Find additional admission requirements on the Health Technologies Website   For students interested in taking non-credit classes or workshops, it is not necessary that you complete an assessment test.  Complete an application, register for your class and pay the tuition amount as required.
     
    Questions About Dual Credit or Shared Courses? Contact Admissions or your high school counselor.   Still undecided?
     Tell Us About Yourself and someone will contact you with information specifically for your situation.
    Questions??? Need More Information???
         		    
    Admissions Office
    Tazewell Hall, Room 112
     
    Normal Office Hours:
    Mon.-Fri.:7:45am-4:30pm
    During registration/add period
    Mon.-Thurs.:7:45am-6:30 pm
     
    Telephone: 276.964.7238
       Or 276.880.3230
       Or Toll Free 800.822.7822
    Fax: 276.964.7716.
    		  

    Address:

    Office of Admissions
    Southwest VA Community College

    Post Office Box SVCC

    Richlands, Virginia 24641-1510
    Phone:276.964.7238

    The Student Handbook can answer many questions you may have about Southwest.