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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

Ronnie Roadrunner is always excited to welcome future Roadrunners to campus.

March 24, 2026

Open House

The open house is a great opportunity to tour the residence halls, speak with professors and staff about our academic programs, and learn about the admissions process, financial aid, and campus life.

Mark Your Calendar For SMC's Spring Open House! VIEW FULL CALENDAR
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March 18, 2026

Career Fair
SMC nursing students get hands-on experience in clinical settings in our state-of-the-art facilities.

March 19, 2026

Nursing Program Preview Night
Ronnie Roadrunner is always excited to welcome future Roadrunners to campus.

March 24, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

New Student Orientation
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May 08, 2026

Spring Semester Ends
Graduate with diploma

May 09, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 20, 2026

New Student Orientation
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May 25, 2026

Memorial Day
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June 01, 2026

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

June 04, 2026

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

June 10, 2026

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

June 25, 2026

New Student Orientation
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July 03, 2026

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

July 09, 2026

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

July 15, 2026

New Student Orientation
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July 19, 2026 - July 24, 2026

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

July 23, 2026

New Student Orientation
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August 06, 2026

Summer Semester Ends

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