A great way to learn more about Southwestern Community College is to meet with a member of the SWCC admissions team. Admissions representatives are available year-round for college visits, campus tours, and class registration. The admissions department is located in the Administration Center on the Creston campus.
Contact Admissions
641.782.1421
Sydney Smith, Office Manager - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hometown: Afton
Hobbies/Interests: Whenever I have free time I’m usually with family and friends doing all things outdoors like horseback riding, camping, fishing, etc.
Favorite thing about SWCC: SWCC is like a big family and everyone greets you with open arms and a smile!
Most often asked question: What did you do to help pay for college when you attended?
Your answer to that question: Along with applying for my high school scholarships, I also applied for SWCC’s Education Foundation. With the awards that I got through my high school and with SWCC’s Education Foundation, I was able to lower my tuition costs by a good amount.
Lauren England, Admissions Director - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hometown: Coggon
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture education, communications option, from Iowa State University- GO STATE!
Hobbies/Interests: Being with family and friends, showing livestock, photography, and running.
Favorite thing about SWCC: The students, staff, and faculty! Everyone is so welcoming and caring. It’s easy to make SWCC your “home” on day one!
Most often asked question: How can I get more active at SWCC?
Your answer to that question: Get involved with as many activities, intramurals and clubs as possible! They are a great way to travel, have fun, and make life-long friends.
Paige Busch, Admissions Representative - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hometown: Creston
Education: Associate of Arts degree from SWCC and bachelor's degree in business from Buena Vista University
Hobbies/Interests: Being with family and friends; coaching dance; and playing with my dogs
Favorite thing about SWCC: SWCC is one big family and there is so much to offer here!
Most often asked question: What were you involved in during your time at SWCC?
Your answer to that question: During my time at SWCC, I was a member of the SWCC Dazzler's dance team, students ambassadors, and the Beta Eta Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Get involved, meet new people, and make new friends!
Abbie Cook, Admissions Representative - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hometown: Creston
Education: Bachelor's degree in business management and marketing from Northwest Missouri State University. Go, Bearcats!
Hobbies/Interests: I love traveling and visiting new places; I have just about been to all 50 states and have been lucky enough to have gone out of the country a handful of times. When I am not traveling you can find me with friends and family. During the summer I love being outdoors golfing, boating and going on walks/runs.
Favorite thing about SWCC: Everyone here is so welcoming, it feels like a big family whether you are a student or part of the staff.
Most often asked question: Abbie is new at SWCC so start asking her lots of questions about SWCC and she'll have the answer to this question soon!
Your answer to that question: Coming soon!