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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

SMC Day

April 16, 2025

SMC Day

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SMC's summer and Fall registration is open!

March 23, 2025 - May 30, 2025

Registration Is Open!
SMC nursing students get hands-on experience in clinical settings in our state-of-the-art facilities.

March 25, 2025

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

March 31, 2025 - April 04, 2025

Spring Break
RonnieCon

April 12, 2025

RonnieCon
SMC Day

April 16, 2025

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

April 18, 2025

Good Friday
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

May 01, 2025

New Student Orientation
Spring Collage concert graphic

May 01, 2025

Spring Collage Concert
Graduate being congratulated by faculty

May 10, 2025

Commencement
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

May 15, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

May 21, 2025

New Student Orientation
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June 02, 2025

Summer Semester Begins
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

June 05, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

June 11, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

June 26, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

July 10, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

July 16, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

July 24, 2025

New Student Orientation
Choral Camp logo over photo of students playing in the Jazz Band

July 27, 2025 - August 01, 2025

Choral Camp
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September 02, 2025

Fall Semester Begins

News

Stephanie Price

Forensic Nurse Speaks at SMC
Fairy tale characters recoil from an ogre

SMC Presents ‘Shrek: The Musical’
President Briegel with Tonya Cosey, April 28, 1994

Close to Home is Close to This Roadrunner's Heart
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SMC Board Reflects on Progress Since COVID, Approves New Medical Credential
First choir

SMC Celebrates Female Composers
Dan Ingman solos on frame drum

"Legend" SMC Band Concert Features Percussion Clinic
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