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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

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

November 12, 2026

Spring New Student Orientation

Planning to start at SMC in Spring 2027? Don't miss New Student Orientation!

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Apply and Register for Spring Classes!

October 26, 2026 - January 15, 2027

Register For Spring!

SMC Trick or Treat is on October 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the SAC Cafe.

October 29, 2026

SMC Trick or Treat

Spooktacular on October 30 at 7 p.m.

October 30, 2026

Fall Band Concert—"Spooktacular"

Prospective students touring the SMC campus

November 06, 2026

Roadrunner Day

Fall 2026 Choral Concert—

November 06, 2026

Fall 2026 Choral Concert—"Elements: Songs of Water, Earth, Wind, and Fire"

The MEC x SMC Fiber Cup

November 07, 2026

MEC x SMC Fiber Cup

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

November 12, 2026

Spring New Student Orientation

On Founders Day, SMC celebrates the people and partnerships that have shaped SMC—and the future we’re building together.

November 14, 2026

Founders Day

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

2026 Holiday Concert on December 5 at 7 p.m.

December 05, 2026

Holiday Band & Choir Concert

December 18, 2026

Fall Semester Ends

Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 21, 2026 - January 19, 2027

Holiday Break

January 19, 2027

Spring Semester Begins

The Faculty/Staff Art Show at SMC begins February 16, 2027.

February 16, 2027

Faculty and Staff Art Show

Winter Band Concert:

February 26, 2027

Winter Band Concert—“Legend”

Career Fair hero banner

March 17, 2027

Career Fair

SMC's 2027 spring musical is

March 18, 2027 - March 21, 2027

Spring Musical—"Blood Brothers"

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

March 29, 2027 - April 02, 2027

Spring Break

The Student Art Show at SMC begins April 13, 2027.

April 13, 2027 - April 28, 2027

Student Art Show

Spring Collage concert graphic

April 30, 2027

Spring Collage Concert

May 07, 2027

Spring Semester Ends

Graduate with diploma

May 08, 2027

Commencement

May 31, 2027

Memorial Day

June 07, 2027

Summer Semester Begins

July 05, 2027

Independence Day

August 12, 2027

Summer Semester Ends

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Annalis Ramos, alto sax, Bangor.

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Adversity Sharpens New SMC President’s Leadership Skills

Dean Dr. Michael Hepner

SMC ‘Sawdust Day’ Promotes Building Trades

Trustee Skip Dyes, Hailey Sheets, 15 years

SMC Hits Nine-Year High in Enrollment

SMC a Partner in Award-Winning Apprenticeship

Danny Lopez, trumpet

SMC Faculty Recital Features Brass Quintet

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