Affordable. Flexible. Completely online.
Southwestern Community College offers more than 400 online courses each semester. The credits you earn online may be used at SWCC or transferred to a four-year college or university. SWCC’s online courses offer you an affordable and flexible learning option without sacrificing student support.
Southwestern offers the following degrees completely online:
- Associate of Arts degree for transfer
- Associate of Science degree for transfer
- Associate of Applied Science degree in business administration
- Associate of Applied Science degree in accounting
- Associate of Applied Science degree in agricultural business
Classes are offered in various lengths ranging from four to 16 weeks. Free online tutoring is available and students who qualify may receive financial aid assistance. Once enrolled, you’ll have access to the SWCCyou portal, where you can view your schedule, check your mid-terms, look up your final grades, and more.
Have questions about online education? Chat with us.
Have a smartphone? Get the mobile app!
In the app store search for "Canvas Student." When you download and open the app, it will ask for your school. Type in "Iowa" (not SWCC). Choose "Iowa Community college Online Consortium ICCOC."
Southwestern Community College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity (NC-SARA) Agreements.
Meet our director:
Doug Greene
Director of Distance Education
Email:greene@swcciowa.edu
Phone: 641.782.1324
Technical problems?
Call the Canvas help desk at 844.214.6951 for 24/7 Canvas assistance. A dedicated and knowledgeable online staff is available to assist throughout your coursework.
Rated one of the best online associate degree programs in the country.