Class Schedule
Are you ready to register for classes? Whether you’re a pro at picking classes, this is your first time or you’re looking to take a few classes here and there, this page will give you the steps to get you on the right path.
These pages will provide you general information about important dates and deadlines (by term), Department Hours, School Hours, Unit and Center Hours, Deans/Department Chair listing, and other student services.
Student Path
Connecting to the category that best describes you will get you on your path quicker: Current Student, Returning Student, New/Future Student, High School, Adult Student and Non-Credit Student.
How to Make a Counseling Appointment
Counselors hold group information sessions to help students select which classes to select and to plan your first semester at Southwestern College. For more information please visit the Counseling Page.
Important Dates
Which Classes Should I Choose?
Whether you're a new student waiting to see a counselor, or a transfer student waiting for your official transcripts to come in, the SWC Catalog can help you plan your own schedule so you can register now, instead of waiting.
- Math and English
- Major requirements
- If you know your major, find the list of requirements by checking out the Programs page in the Catalog—click on your major, then on "Programs" to see all your options
- If you're unsure of your major, learn about Fields of Study in the Catalog, or see the friendly folks in the Career Center
- General Education requirements.
- There are three basic General Education patterns, and all three are spelled out in
the Catalog:
- CSU (e.g., San Diego State, Cal State Long Beach, etc.). If you are going to the Cal State system, you may want to give special attention to our "degree with a guarantee" program called ADT (or Associate Degree for Transfer).
- IGETC (for CSU or UC schools: e.g., UC San Diego, UCLA. etc.)
- Associate Degree (for those who will be transferring out of state or to private institutions, or not transferring)
- There are three basic General Education patterns, and all three are spelled out in
the Catalog:
If you're not sure which pattern you will choose, here is a link that lists all the current courses that appear in all 3 patterns!
Additional Information
Services & Programs
- Programs & Academics
- Degrees & Certificates
- Student Services & Campus Resources
- Academic Success Center
- Library
- Online Learning Center
- Transfer Center