Contact us
Emily Keesler
Student Experience Coordinator
Email: emily-k@swau.edu
Call: (817) 202-6276
Create connections with our community
Every student at SWAU is supported at all levels of their education. Our focus is on ensuring students are prepared for the expectations of college life and the opportunities that come with it.
First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience (FYE) program here at SWAU is designed to help you transition smoothly into college life, both academically and socially. It connects you with faculty, peers, and dedicated support staff who are invested in your success.
Second Year Experience
Building on the foundation of the First-Year Experience (FYE), the Second-Year Experience (SYE) program at Southwestern Adventist University is designed to keep you connected, supported, and on track for success as you navigate your second year of college.
Transfer Student Experience
At SWAU, we recognize that transferring to a new school is an exciting opportunity, and we’re here to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Peer Mentorship Program
Starting college can feel like a big adventure, and our Peer Mentorship Program is here to make sure you’re ready to enjoy the ride! This program pairs you with an experienced upperclassman who’s eager to share their wisdom, tips, and support to help you succeed at SWAU.
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Events
Sep
8
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
9
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
10
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
11
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
12
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
12
5:00 PM -
Vespers
Sep
13
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Sep
14
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Sep
17
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Sep
18
7:00 PM -
Self-Care/Stress Relief Workshop
Sep
18
8:00 PM -
Self-Care/Stress Relief Workshop
Sep
18
9:00 PM -
Self-Care/Stress Relief Workshop
Sep
20
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Sep
22
6:00 PM -
Scholarship Gala
Sep
27
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Sep
27
3:00 PM -
SWAY-Jam Session
Sep
27
3:00 PM -
Uplift Card Ministry
Sep
28
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Oct
1
All Day -
Ignite Service Day
Oct
4
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
4
7:00 PM -
May Family Birthday Event
Oct
8
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Oct
9
6:00 PM -
SWAU STEM Arts Showcase
Oct
11
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
11
7:00 PM -
Nursing Dedication
Oct
12
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Oct
15
8:00 AM -
Mid-Semester
Oct
15
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Oct
16
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
17
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
18
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
18
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
19
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
22
8:00 AM -
SWAU Career Fair
Oct
22
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Oct
23
5:00 PM -
University Days
Oct
24
8:00 AM -
Deadline for SU Incompletes
Oct
24
8:00 AM -
University Days
Oct
25
10:00 AM -
University Days
Oct
25
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
25
3:00 PM -
Uplift Card Ministry
Oct
26
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Oct
31
8:00 AM -
Last Day to Withdraw
Oct
31
5:00 PM -
Cancelled - Vespers
Oct
31
7:30 PM -
Departmental Vespers
Nov
1
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
2
All Day -
SWAU Thanks & Giving Run 2025
Nov
3
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
3
8:00 AM -
Spring Registration Begins
Nov
4
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
5
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
5
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
6
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
7
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
8
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
9
3:00 PM -
University Experience
Nov
9
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Nov
10
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
10
8:00 AM -
University Experience
Nov
11
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
12
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
12
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
13
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
14
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
15
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
16
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Nov
19
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
22
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
22
3:00 PM -
Uplift Card Ministry
Nov
24
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
25
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
26
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
27
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
28
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
29
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
1
7:30 AM -
Instruction Begins
Dec
3
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Dec
6
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
7
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Dec
10
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Dec
13
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
15
7:30 AM -
Examinations
Dec
16
7:30 AM -
Examinations
Dec
17
7:30 AM -
Examinations
Dec
17
7:00 PM -
Nurses' Pinning
Dec
17
7:30 PM -
Christmas Vacation Begins
Dec
18