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Community

Welcome to SMC!

We are proud to support Cass County and the surrounding communities by providing affordable, local access to high quality education in addition to enriching the community with public events, a gym and fitness center, access to a full-service library, and more.

Upcoming Events

Registration Week

August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Roadrunner Registration Week

Come in during Roadrunner Registration Week, August 18-22, to register for fall!

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SMC's Fall registration is open!

March 23, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Registration Is Open!
Registration Week

August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Roadrunner Registration Week
Pancake Palooza is one tasty part of Welcome Week at SMC!

August 24, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Welcome Week 2025
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September 01, 2025

Labor Day
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September 02, 2025

Fall Semester Begins
Admissions College Fair at Southwestern Michigan College

September 24, 2025

College Fair
Ronnie Roadrunner is always excited to welcome future Roadrunners to campus.

October 17, 2025

Open House
Prospective students touring the SMC campus

November 14, 2025

Roadrunner Day
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving Break
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December 12, 2025

Fall Semester Ends
Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 12, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Holiday Break
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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
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May 08, 2026

Spring Semester Begins
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May 25, 2026

Memorial Day
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June 01, 2026

Summer Semester Begins
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July 03, 2026

Independence Day
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August 06, 2026

Summer Semester Ends

News

Dr. Melissa Kennedy, Dr. Barbara Karwacinski, Dr. Jonathan Baker

SMC, WMU Ink Psychology, Social Sciences Agreements
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SMC Releases Summer Honor Rolls

From First-Generation Student to College President
Vice Chair Tracy Hertsel, Allen Jackson of Buchanan, 20 years

SMC Achieves Enrollment ‘Four-peat’
Alisha Six's Elegant Wreaths

SMC ETS/MSU Host Entrepreneur Camp
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Room to Grow at SMC
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