Southwestern Adventist University

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Whats Happening at SWAU?

Only everything! From student-led events and community service projects to exciting research and unforgettable traditions, life on campus is vibrant, dynamic, and full of momentum.

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SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy

Freshmen Orientation

CORE Week

Begin college by familiarizing yourself with on-campus resources that will lead to your success.

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Southwestern By the Numbers

U.S. News and World Report ranked SWAU No. 29 overall in its 2023 Regional Colleges West rankings and No. 3 for Social Mobility. Niche ranks SWAU as one of Texas’ safest colleges.

#3

Top performer on social mobility

#6

Most diverse college in Texas

#9

Safest college campus

Alumni Association

This campus will always be your home, no matter how long it has been since your last visit.

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Southwestern Adventist University Mizpah Gate

Office of Student Success

We are here to help our students reach their goals.

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Darcy Force, Rahneeka Hazelton, Josafat Zemleduch

SWAU SA President Walking Freshmen int Mizpah

Knowledge, Faith, & Service

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We believe in you and are excited to help you on your journey toward higher education.

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Campus Map

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Events

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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CORE - Freshman Orientation

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Freshman Orientation Registration

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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CORE - Freshman Orientation

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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CORE - Freshman Orientation

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Vespers

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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CORE - Freshman Orientation

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Hopps Museum

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Movie on the Lawn

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Last Day to Register

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Instruction Begins

Aug

6:30 PM -

Back to School Bash

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Last Day to Add Class

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Hopps Museum

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Labor Day/School - School in Session

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery

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Last Day to Withdraw w/o W

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Vespers

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SWAY (Opening of Year)

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Week of Prayer

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Week of Prayer

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Week of Prayer

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Week of Prayer

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Week of Prayer

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Vespers

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Scholarship Gala

Oct

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Ignite Service Day

Oct

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Nursing Dedication

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Mid-Semester

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Fall Holiday

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Fall Holiday

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Fall Holiday

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Fall Holiday

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SWAU Career Fair

Oct

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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University Days

Oct

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Deadline for SU Incompletes

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University Days

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University Days

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Last Day to Withdraw

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Vespers

Nov

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SWAU Thanks & Giving Run 2025

Nov

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Advising Weeks Begins

Nov

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Spring Registration Begins

Nov

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Advising Weeks Begins

Nov

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Advising Weeks Begins

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University Experience

Nov

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Advising Weeks Begins

Nov

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University Experience

Nov

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Advising Weeks Begins

Nov

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

Dec

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Instruction Begins

Dec

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Wednesday Knight Worship

Dec

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Wednesday Knight Worship

Dec

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Examinations

Dec

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Examinations

Dec

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Examinations

Dec

7:00 PM -

Nurses' Pinning

Dec

7:30 PM -

Christmas Vacation Begins

Dec

7:00 PM -

December Commencement

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