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For more than 60 years, Southwestern Michigan College has dedicated itself to helping students achieve their dreams. Our 240-acre campus is safe, beautiful, and busy with activities. Experience the wealth of opportunities at SMC for yourself and get a high-quality education you can take anywhere.

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Upcoming Events

New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

November 06, 2025

Spring New Student Orientation

Planning to start at SMC in Spring 2026? Don't miss Spring New Student Orientation!

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October 27, 2025 - January 16, 2026

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New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

November 06, 2025

Spring New Student Orientation

Fall 2025 Band Concert—Bayou Breakdown on November 7

November 07, 2025

Fall Band Concert—"Bayou Breakdown"

SMC's Academic Speaker Series

November 13, 2025

Academic Speaker Series: Understanding Serial Murder

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November 14, 2025

Roadrunner Day

November 20, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Fall Play—"Red Days"

November 23, 2025

Turkey Trot 2025

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving Break

2025 Holiday Concert on December 6

December 06, 2025

Holiday Band & Choir Concert

Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 12, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Holiday Break

January 20, 2026

Spring Semester Begins

SMC nursing students get hands-on experience in clinical settings in our state-of-the-art facilities.

March 19, 2026

Nursing Program Preview Night

Enjoy your spring break and come back to SMC refreshed and ready to finish the semester!

March 30, 2026 - April 03, 2026

Spring Break

Southwestern Michigan College is closed on Good Friday. Enjoy a blessed Easter with family and friends.

April 03, 2026

Good Friday

May 08, 2026

Spring Semester Ends

May 25, 2026

Memorial Day

June 01, 2026

Summer Semester Begins

July 03, 2026

Independence Day

August 06, 2026

Summer Semester Ends

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Breezy ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ Previews ‘Bayou Breakdown’

SMC Choirs Team Up with Portage Northern

Meet SMC’s Athletic Trainer

Ashley Courtney

Wrestling Coach Shooting for the Moon

SMC Hosts Michigan Mathematicians

Dr. John H. Riggs III

Dr. Riggs Gives Memorable Talk for Academic Speaker Series

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FAST FACTS

2,000

Students

$6,487.50

Avg. Annual Tuition and Fees

Mascot

Ronnie Roadrunner

1964

Founded

240-Acre

Dowagiac Campus

Motto

Knowledge for All