General Information
Change of Address

Permanent/Legal Address

Southwestern Michigan College requires that students keep us informed of their permanent address. To change your permanent/legal address, you must complete the Change of Address form which is available in the Records and Registration Office at either the Dowagiac campus or Niles Area Campus. You can also complete, save and print this form online from Related Link provided on this page.

Complete and submit the form along with one of the following to have your permanent/legal address changed:

• Copy of valid Driver's License or State Identification Card
• Copy of auto Certificate of Registration
• Copy of dated Voters Registration Card
• Copy of Property Tax Statement
• Copy of verifiable rent receipts which include address of property being rented; dates of each payment; signature, address and phone number of the landlord.

Changing your permanent/legal address could change your tuition rate as legal residency determines your tuition rate. After the beginning of the term, your status cannot be changed for that term. You are eligible for review of residency status for subsequent terms upon submitting the change of address form to the Records and Registration Office. Review and reclassification will be based upon your establishment of residency and supporting documentation.

Local/Temporary Mailing Address

Students who have a local/temporary mailing address will want to complete the change of address form from SMC Web page in order to have their mail sent to them while attending SMC. Copies of the following will meet the requirement for local/temporary address proof:

• Copy of rent receipt
• Copy of Rental Agreement
• Proof of Postal Box rental
• A letter showing local address signed by the landlord

Change of Name

Students who have a change of name should complete and submit the Change of Name form in the Records and Registration Office at the Dowagiac campus and Niles Area Campus. This form may also be printed from SMC Web site. To change your name you will need to provide one of the following along with the completed Change of Name form:

• Copy of Driver's License showing legal name
• Copy of Marriage/Divorce Certificate showing legal name
• Copy of Legal Court Document showing legal name

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