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Southwestern Adventist University

Inspiring Knowledge, Faith, and Service Through Christ-centered Education

What's 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 CORE Week 2024
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SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy
Scales Hall Dino Museum
SWAU Navajo Mission Trip
Students sitting on library steps
SWAU CORE Week 2024
Girl reading on a campus bunch
SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy
Scales Hall Dino Museum
SWAU Navajo Mission Trip
Students sitting on library steps
SWAU CORE Week 2024
Girl reading on a campus bunch
SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy
Scales Hall Dino Museum
SWAU Navajo Mission Trip
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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.   

#8

Most Diverse College in Texas

-Niche

Top 10

Best Christian Colleges in Texas

-Niche

#1

Database for digitally documented fossils in the world

95%

Overall Student Satisfaction

-Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI)

#4

Best Value in Dallas-Fort Worth

-Niche

#17

Best Regional Colleges in the West

-U.S. News & World Report

95%

Pass Rate NxLEX Nursing

-Texas Board of Nursing 2025

100%

Education Pass Rate

-Report (TEA)

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Events

May

16

3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum

May

16

4:45 PM -

Refugio (The Refuge)

May

23

3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum

May

30

3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum

Jun

10

9:00 AM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Jun

10

12:30 PM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Jun

13

4:45 PM -

Refugio (The Refuge)

Jul

3

9:00 AM -

4th of July Parade

Jul

8

9:00 AM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Jul

8

12:30 PM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Jul

18

4:45 PM -

Refugio (The Refuge)

Jul

19

All Day -

STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Jul

20

All Day -

STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Jul

21

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Jul

22

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Jul

23

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

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24

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

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25

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

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26

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

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27

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Jul

28

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

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29

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

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30

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Jul

31

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

1

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

2

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

3

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

4

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

5

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STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

6

All Day -

STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)

Aug

12

9:00 AM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Aug

12

12:30 PM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Aug

15

4:45 PM -

Refugio (The Refuge)

Aug

18

All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation

Aug

19

All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation

Aug

20

All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation

Aug

21

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CORE - Freshman Orientation

Aug

22

All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation

Aug

23

10:00 AM -

Last Day to Register

Aug

24

7:30 AM -

Instruction Begins

Aug

28

8:00 AM -

Last Day to Add Class

Sep

4

8:00 AM -

Last Day to Withdraw w/o W

Sep

7

7:30 AM -

Labor Day/School - School in Session

Sep

9

9:00 AM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

Sep

9

12:30 PM -

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit

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