Study at Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College, also referred to as SMC, is located in Dowagiac, Michigan, United States. It was founded in the year 1964, and classes began in 1966. SMC is a member unit of the American Association of Community Colleges. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in the fields of mathematics, nursing, business, and communications, among others. Online courses are also offered to outstation students. The academic divisions of the college are:

Academic Development and Assessment
Academic Studies Division
Advanced Technologies Division

Southwestern Michigan College's students participate in a wide variety of sports such as flag football, softball, basketball, dodge ball, soccer, golf, and indoor soccer. The college is also home to numerous student clubs and organizations including the Christian Bible Study, Green Club, International Student Club, Music Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Profile of Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College is found in Dowagiac, MI. Dowagiac is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Southwestern Michigan College.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Southwestern Michigan College Selectivity

Southwestern Michigan College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 2,494 in 2007 at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to be the college of first choice for students who have a choice, the college that provides the programs and services to meet the needs of students with limited choices, and the college that serves our community."

Southwestern Michigan College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	138	liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	55	registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Engineering Technician	19	drafting, electronics tech
Computer Science and Engineering	17	computer programming, computer support
Business and Management	9	accounting technology, business management
Education and Teaching	8	early childhood education, teacher aide
Media	8	printing equipment operation
Medical Support and Technology	7	medical assistant
office and Administration	5	administrative assistant
Mechanics and Repair	5	industrial mechanics
Production Trades	5	welding, machinist
Medical Adminstration	2	medical transcription

Contact: Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
General Phone: (269) 782-1000
http://www.swmich.edu