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Southwestern Michigan College is a small college with big opportunities. The 240-acre campus is safe, beautiful, and always busy with activities. Experience it for yourself—all while getting a high-quality education you can take anywhere.

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Free Tuition for Michigan Adults
Michigan Reconnect is a State of Michigan program offering free community college tuition to qualifying residents ages 25+. Follow the link below to see if you qualify.
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Take Classes This Summer to Save Big
Summer semester features flexible course options, financial aid, and scholarships, so you can begin or continue working toward your degree.
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New Student Orientation
During our two-part orientation, you’ll learn about campus resources, how to plan your schedule, and how to succeed at SMC. You'll also be able to speak with an advisor who will help you pick courses that fit your degree plan, register for classes, and meet other students.
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Our suite-style residence halls are some of the nicest in the state! Apply for housing now for your best chance at securing a room.
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Upcoming Events
May 23, 2022
Su 22 First Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore

May 25, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation
May 30, 2022
Memorial Day
June 03, 2022
Su 22 Last Day for New Student Registration

June 03, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation
June 06, 2022
Su 22 Classes Begin

June 09, 2022 - June 12, 2022
Esports Camps at SMC
June 10, 2022
Su 22 Last Day to Add/Drop Semester Length Classes

June 15, 2022 - June 16, 2022
Roadrunner Reveal

June 16, 2022
Niles Campus 30th Anniversary Celebration

June 17, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation

June 23, 2022 - June 26, 2022
Esports Camps at SMC

June 24, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation

July 07, 2022 - July 10, 2022
Esports Camps at SMC

July 08, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation

July 10, 2022 - July 15, 2022
Cross Country Camp at SMC

July 13, 2022
Pre-Nursing Information Meeting

July 15, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation

July 15, 2022
Steve’s Run

July 22, 2022
Fall New Student Orientation

July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Choral Camp
August 01, 2022
F 22 100 % Tuition & Fees Due
August 10, 2022
Su 22 Semester Ends

August 15, 2022
STEM Camp

August 16, 2022
STEM Camp

August 17, 2022
STEM Camp

August 19, 2022 - August 20, 2022
Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation

August 24, 2022 - August 25, 2022
Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation
September 06, 2022
F 22 Classes Begin
October 26, 2022
Sp 23 Registration Begins for All Students
December 01, 2022
Sp 23 100% Tuition & Fees Due
December 16, 2022
F 22 Semester Ends
December 26, 2022
Sp 23 First Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
January 09, 2023
Sp 23 Classes Begin
January 23, 2023
Sp 23 Last Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
February 19, 2023
Sp 23 Last Day to Register for Commencement
March 22, 2023
Summer/Fall '23 Registration Begins for All Students
April 07, 2023
Good Friday
April 28, 2023
Sp 23 Semester Ends
April 29, 2023
Sp 23 Commencement
May 01, 2023
Su 23 100% Tuition & Fees Due
May 22, 2023
Su 23 First Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
June 02, 2023
Su 23 Last Day for New Student Registration
June 05, 2023
Su 23 Classes Begin
June 19, 2023
Su 23 Last Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
August 09, 2023
Su 23 Semester Ends
September 01, 2023
F 23 Last Day for New Student Registration
September 05, 2023
F 23 Classes Begin
October 25, 2023
Sp 24 Registration Begins for All Students
News
SMC Board of Trustees Meets New MCCA President
Recognition Breakfast Returns
140 SMC Students Named to Honor Rolls

SMC United Way Campaign Wins ‘Best Growth’ Award
New Auto Teaching Tool Built for Diagnostics, Not Speed

SMC’s New-Student Orientation Underway
FAST FACTS
1,800
Students
$5,430
Avg. Annual Tuition and Fees
Mascot
Ronnie Roadrunner
1964
Founded
240-Acre
Dowagiac Campus
Motto
Knowledge for All
Top 25%
College-level Course Success
