Veterans Services
Welcome and Thank You for Your Service!
The Veterans Services Office was established to provide resources, support, and advocacy to veterans, active military personnel, and their families. Our staff is committed to offering quality assistance and guidance throughout your educational journey here at Southwestern College.
Our Veterans Services Team consists of the Veterans Services Office, the Veterans Resource Center and our Veterans Counselor. These skilled and committed team members (many of whom are veterans and/or dependents) are here to assist you at each step of the way as you begin this new chapter of your life. Our Student Veteran Handbook also gives you all the information you need to get started and begin using your benefits at Southwestern College.
School Certifying Officials: Please fax or email Parent Letters to speed processing (see Get In Touch below).
Please watch the link below on how to register for classes.
Student Registration Through MySWC
Contact Us
Veteran Services professionals can be contacted on multiple platforms.
If you are a current student and have a quick question, we have a chat host waiting to help you (see Virtual Chat below).
For more complex questions for current and prospective students, please email swcveterans@swccd.edu.
For voice calls please contact our main number. If you are unable to reach a Veteran Services professional, they are likely on the line with another student. Please leave a voice message and your call will be returned.
- Main Number
(619) 482-6324
Virtual Chat
We are here to support each of our student’s needs. Chat live on Cranium Café by finding an online staff member below. To learn more, visit the Virtual Welcome Center. Our student service specialists have their hours of availability listed on their profile cards. If a team member's hours are not reflective of their availability, they are likely supporting another student. We give each of our students the individual attention and time they deserve. Thank you for your patience.
Office Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
8:00am - 6:30pm - Wednesday -Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm - Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm
Navigation
Declaring Classes
Students using benefits must declare their intent to use their benefits each semester. Start here!
Benefits and Programs
Important information for students using VA benefits
Cal Vet Fee Waiver
Enrollment fee waiver for eligible dependents of veterans
Veterans Resource Center
The VRC offers a wide variety of services to support the success of our student Veterans and military-affilIated students
Resources for Students
Find a variety of resources (both on-campus and off-campus) to support our veteran and military-affiliated students, FAQs about your benefits and the certifying process, information on the Student Veterans Organization, and other tools to support your success!
Student Veteran Handbook (PDF)
A comprehensive annual guide to services and programs for veterans and military-affiliated students attending Southwestern College
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.