CRESTON—Southwestern Community College will sponsor the 2012 SWCC SmartStart Kickoff for high school students from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012.
The SmartStart Kickoff—an open house for students—will be a great chance for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to check out SWCC and its campus! Students will be able to sit in on college classes, visit program areas, talk with instructors and students, and tour the residence halls. High school students in attendance will receive lunch, a SWCC T-shirt, and the opportunity to win door prizes! The college will be awarding two $250 SWCC scholarships for senior attendees.
SmartStart Kickoff Tentative Schedule
10 a.m. – Registration
10:30 a.m. – General Session
10:45 a.m. – Exploration Session I – Arts & Sciences Class & Residence Halls
11:30 a.m. – Lunch
Noon – Exploration Session II – Career & Technical Education Program & TRIO--Student Support Services
12:45 p.m. – Closing Session
1 p.m. – IACAC College Fair
The open house will coincide with the Creston College Fair, sponsored by the Iowa Association for College Admissions Counseling. The college fair will be open from 1-2:30 p.m.
For more information or to register a high school student for the SmartStart Kickoff, please contact