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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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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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Michigan Reconnect expanded age group to include more Michigan residents.

Free or Reduced Tuition for Adults

Michigan Reconnect has expanded it's program! If you're at least 21 and a Michigan resident, you may be eligible for free or reduced tuition.

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Before you come for your in-person tour, get a bird's eye view of our Dowagiac and Niles Campuses.

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Upcoming Events

SMC housing features a large living area, full kitchen, and more.

December 11, 2024

Housing Info Night

Tour our residence halls. Meet the housing staff. Learn about campus life. And get all your questions about life as an SMC Roadrunner answered.

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Register for Spring Classes!

October 28, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Register For Spring!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 27, 2024 - November 29, 2024

Thanksgiving Break

2024 Holiday Concert on December 7

December 07, 2024

Holiday Band & Choir Concert

SMC housing features a large living area, full kitchen, and more.

December 11, 2024

Housing Info Night

Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 13, 2024 - January 02, 2025

Holiday Break

SMC Instructor of Applied Saxophone Leo Schlaifer will present his debut recital on February 6, 2025.

February 06, 2025

Faculty Recital—"Through the Centuries"

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February 21, 2025

Connections: An Alumni Musical Showcase

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February 28, 2025

Winter Band Concert—“Legend”

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March 07, 2025

Winter Choir Concert—“Her Song”

SMC's Spring 2025 Musical is Shrek:The Musical

March 20, 2025 - March 23, 2025

Spring Musical

SMC's Spring 2025 Musical is Shrek:The Musical

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025

Spring Musical

SMC's Spring 2025 Musical is Shrek:The Musical

March 22, 2025 - March 24, 2025

Spring Musical

SMC's Spring 2025 Musical is Shrek:The Musical

March 23, 2025 - March 25, 2025

Spring Musical

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

March 31, 2025 - April 04, 2025

Spring Break

April 12, 2025

RonnieCon

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

April 18, 2025

Good Friday

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May 01, 2025

Spring Collage Concert

News

Dr. Dan Stenberg advised the Sou’Wester, as it was written in 1980

Board Reminisces About Dr. Dan Stenberg

Don Ricker, Trustee Becky Moore

Board Recognizes Criminal Justice Director

Kirsten Carlson

SMC Fall Choir Concert Leans on Love, Opera

SMC Founders Day Celebrates 60th Anniversary

SMC Mourns Loss of Alumnus Scott Novak

Director of Bands Mark Hollandsworth plays a trumpet solo as Count Dracula

Costumed Audience Slips into Character at Creepy Concert

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FAST FACTS

2,000

Students

$6,210

Avg. Annual Tuition and Fees

Mascot

Ronnie Roadrunner

1964

Founded

240-Acre

Dowagiac Campus

Motto

Knowledge for All