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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

New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

November 06, 2025

Spring New Student Orientation

Planning to start at SMC in Spring 2026? Don't miss Spring New Student Orientation!

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Apply and Register for Spring Classes!

October 27, 2025 - January 16, 2026

Register For Spring!
New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

November 06, 2025

Spring New Student Orientation
Fall 2025 Band Concert—Bayou Breakdown on November 7

November 07, 2025

Fall Band Concert—"Bayou Breakdown"
SMC's Academic Speaker Series

November 13, 2025

Academic Speaker Series: Understanding Serial Murder
Prospective students touring the SMC campus

November 14, 2025

Roadrunner Day

November 20, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Fall Play—"Red Days"
Annual Turkey Trot logo graphic

November 23, 2025

Turkey Trot 2025
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving Break
2025 Holiday Concert on December 6

December 06, 2025

Holiday Band & Choir Concert
Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 12, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Holiday Break
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January 20, 2026

Spring Semester Begins
SMC nursing students get hands-on experience in clinical settings in our state-of-the-art facilities.

March 19, 2026

Nursing Program Preview Night
Enjoy your spring break and come back to SMC refreshed and ready to finish the semester!

March 30, 2026 - April 03, 2026

Spring Break
Southwestern Michigan College is closed on Good Friday. Enjoy a blessed Easter with family and friends.

April 03, 2026

Good Friday
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May 08, 2026

Spring Semester Ends
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May 25, 2026

Memorial Day
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June 01, 2026

Summer Semester Begins
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July 03, 2026

Independence Day
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August 06, 2026

Summer Semester Ends

News

SMC Choirs Team Up with Portage Northern
Ashley Russo

Meet SMC’s Athletic Trainer
Ashley Courtney

Wrestling Coach Shooting for the Moon
Dr. Keith Nabb

SMC Hosts Michigan Mathematicians
Dr. John H. Riggs III

Dr. Riggs Gives Memorable Talk for Academic Speaker Series
Dr. Jonathan Swarts

SMC Presidential Finalist Interviews Slated Oct. 21-22
News