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Southwestern Michigan College is proud to celebrate 60 years of student success. 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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Free or Reduced Tuition for Adults

If you're at least 25 and a Michigan resident, you may be eligible for free or reduced tuition through Michigan Reconnect.

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Campus Living at Its Finest

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

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

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August 13, 2025

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation

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August 15, 2025

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation

Registration Week

August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Roadrunner Registration Week

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August 22, 2025

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation

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

August 24, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Welcome Week 2025

September 01, 2025

Labor Day

September 02, 2025

Fall Semester Begins

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September 24, 2025

College Fair

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

October 17, 2025

Open House

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November 14, 2025

Roadrunner Day

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving Break

Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 12, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Holiday Break

January 20, 2026 - May 08, 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

News

Alisha Six's Elegant Wreaths

SMC ETS/MSU Host Entrepreneur Camp

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Room to Grow at SMC

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Eight ETS High School Students Finish Hot Fire, Police Training

WBB Coach Ariana Dampier

SMC Names Ariana Dampier as Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

Donna Babler, Krista Blanchard

Record Cast of 39 at ETS Theatre Camp at Beckwith

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164 Attend SMC's Seventh STEM Camp

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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