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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

Niles Campus Entrance

June 16, 2022

Niles Campus 30th Anniversary Celebration

It's the BIG 3-0 for the Niles Campus of Southwestern Michigan College.

RSVP to join us as we celebrate 30 years! VIEW FULL CALENDAR
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May 23, 2022

Su 22 First Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
Students walking on campus

May 25, 2022

Fall New Student Orientation
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May 30, 2022

Memorial Day
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June 03, 2022

Su 22 Last Day for New Student Registration
Students walking on campus

June 03, 2022

Fall New Student Orientation
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June 06, 2022

Su 22 Classes Begin
esports campus

June 09, 2022 - June 12, 2022

Esports Camps at SMC
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June 10, 2022

Su 22 Last Day to Add/Drop Semester Length Classes
Students playing cornhold by student houseing

June 15, 2022 - June 16, 2022

Roadrunner Reveal
Niles Campus Entrance

June 16, 2022

Niles Campus 30th Anniversary Celebration
Students walking on campus

June 17, 2022

Fall New Student Orientation
esports campus

June 23, 2022 - June 26, 2022

Esports Camps at SMC
Students walking on campus

June 24, 2022

Fall New Student Orientation
esports campus

July 07, 2022 - July 10, 2022

Esports Camps at SMC
Students walking on campus

July 08, 2022

Fall New Student Orientation
Cross country runner on SMC trails

July 10, 2022 - July 15, 2022

Cross Country Camp at SMC
Nursing students in the simulation lab.

July 13, 2022

Pre-Nursing Information Meeting
Students walking on campus

July 15, 2022

Fall New Student Orientation
Steve’s Run, 2019

July 15, 2022

Steve’s Run
Students walking on campus

July 22, 2022

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

July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022

Choral Camp
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August 01, 2022

F 22 100 % Tuition & Fees Due
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August 10, 2022

Su 22 Semester Ends
Child enjoying STEM camp

August 15, 2022

STEM Camp
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August 18, 2022

Su 22 Final Grades Available for Students to View Online through Self-Service
Dual enrolled students sitting on Alumni Plaza

August 19, 2022 - August 20, 2022

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation
Dual enrolled students sitting on Alumni Plaza

August 24, 2022 - August 25, 2022

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation
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September 06, 2022

F 22 Classes Begin
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October 24, 2022

Sp 23 Registration Begins for Veterans, Honors, and Students with 40+ Credits
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October 26, 2022

Sp 23 Registration Begins for All Students
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December 01, 2022

Sp 23 100% Tuition & Fees Due
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December 16, 2022

F 22 Semester Ends
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December 26, 2022

Sp 23 First Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
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December 27, 2022

F 22 Final Grades Available for Students to View Online through Self-Service
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January 09, 2023

Sp 23 Classes Begin
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January 20, 2023

Graduation Applications for Spring 2023 & Summer 2023 Due in Records Office
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January 23, 2023

Sp 23 Last Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
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February 19, 2023

Sp 23 Last Day to Register for Commencement
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March 01, 2023

Pre-Registration Advising Open for Students for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023
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March 20, 2023

Summer/Fall '23 Registration Begins for Veterans, Honors, and Students with 40+ Credits
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March 22, 2023

Summer/Fall '23 Registration Begins for All Students
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April 07, 2023

Good Friday
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April 28, 2023

Sp 23 Semester Ends
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April 29, 2023

Sp 23 Commencement
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May 01, 2023

Su 23 100% Tuition & Fees Due
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May 22, 2023

Su 23 First Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
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June 02, 2023

Su 23 Last Day for New Student Registration
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June 05, 2023

Su 23 Classes Begin
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June 19, 2023

Su 23 Last Day to Use Financial Aid in Bookstore
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August 09, 2023

Su 23 Semester Ends
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August 17, 2023

Su 23 Final Grades Available for Students to View Online Through Self-Service
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September 01, 2023

F 23 Last Day for New Student Registration
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September 05, 2023

F 23 Classes Begin
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October 23, 2023

Sp 24 Registration Begins for Veterans, Honors, and Students with 40+ Credits
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October 25, 2023

Sp 24 Registration Begins for All Students

News

Dr. Joe Odenwald

Recognition Breakfast Returns
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140 SMC Students Named to Honor Rolls
President Dr. Joe Odenwald, Stephanie Lyons display United Way award

SMC United Way Campaign Wins ‘Best Growth’ Award

New Auto Teaching Tool Built for Diagnostics, Not Speed
Students register for fall classes during orientation

SMC’s New-Student Orientation Underway
Students file from O’Leary to the theatre in Lyons

SMC Graduates 347
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