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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

Prospective students learning about SMC at the Open House.

March 12, 2025

Open House

The open house is a great opportunity to tour the residence halls, speak with professors and staff about our academic programs, and learn about the admissions process, financial aid, and campus life.

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Winter Band Concert at Southwestern Michigan College

February 28, 2025

Winter Band Concert—“Legend”
Graphic for Her Song/SMC Winter Choir Concert

March 07, 2025

Winter Choir Concert—“Her Song”
Prospective students learning about SMC at the Open House.

March 12, 2025

Open House
Career Fair hero banner

March 19, 2025

Career Fair
Experience Shrek: The Musical at SMC this March!

March 20, 2025 - March 23, 2025

Spring Musical

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
Join us for Agriculture Day at SMC: April 10, 2025, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 10, 2025

Agriculture Day at SMC
RonnieCon

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
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
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
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

News

Jason Fettig, University of Michigan Director of Bands

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Brewer appointed interim president

SMC Board of Trustees Appoints Brent Brewer as Interim President
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SMC Hosts Future Educators
Dr. Joe Odenwald

President Odenwald Resigns
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