A student participates in Commencement at DeVore Stadium.

In-Person Commencement Returns to Southwestern College for Largest Ceremony Yet

On May 27, Southwestern College will celebrate its graduates at its largest commencement ceremony yet. With in-person ceremonies on pause since the start of the pandemic, Southwestern College will hold two separate commencement ceremonies to make...
Student veteran Student veteran Michelle Odvina, US Navy, stands in the Veterans' Resource Center flag garden.

Southwestern College Designated ‘Gold’ Military Friendly School

Southwestern College has again been designated a Military Friendly School for its service to student veterans and military-affiliated students. This year, for the first time ever, Southwestern College has been designated a “gold” award...
An aerial shot of the Chula Vista campus.

Southwestern College Updates Health Guidelines for Summer Session

Due to the sharp decline of local COVID-19 infections in San Diego County, including Southwestern College’s service area, Southwestern College is updating health guidelines for the summer 2022 session. The updates were informed by...
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Southwestern College Finalizes Election Districts

The Southwestern College Governing Board this week selected the final maps that will separate the college’s election areas into five distinct districts. The Board also selected the sequence in which the new district seats...

Demolition Begins on Mayan Hall

Demolition began on Mayan Hall on March 16. The venue has served as a hub for performing arts since its construction in 1969 and featured countless student performances and events. Mayan Hall was replaced...
SWC College President Dr. Mark Sanchez speaking with State Chancellor Eloy Oakley

College Leaders Share Local and State Initiatives

Southwestern College Superintendent/President Dr. Mark Sanchez and California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley teamed up recently to provide the community with a local and state higher education update.In the first State of the...
"Addams Family" event graphic.

Southwestern College to Host “Addams Family” Musical in New Performing Arts Center

 The Theatre Department of the School of Arts, Communication and Social Sciences proudly presents “The Addams Family,” the first musical in the brand new 500-seat state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Southwestern College on March...

Southwestern College Student Housing Planning Grants Funded

Southwestern College will begin exploring the feasibility of affordable student housing for each of its four campuses: Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa and San Ysidro, thanks to nearly $1 million in state-awarded planning...
Photo of the Chula Vista campus lawns with students walking among the trees.

Southwestern College In-Person Classes Return Feb. 28

Southwestern College’s spring 2022 in-person classes will return on Feb. 28, after a four-week transition to remote learning to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Student services will also begin a phased return for...
Student lookingthrough glasses as part of optician program

Future Is Bright for Southwestern’s Optical Technician Program

Residents eyeing a new career that has experienced 13 percent employment growth need look no further than Southwestern College’s optical technician program.Begun in 2018 with grant funding from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation in...