To ensure Southwestern students hit the ground running, all high school students enrolling in courses for the first time on campus or online are required to complete an orientation. The purpose of orientation is to provide students with pertinent information regarding using Canvas as an online classroom or companion to your campus course, college expectations, college services, and student rights and responsibilities.
- Are you a new student to online or campus courses?
- Have you been taking online courses (or courses at your high school) and are coming to campus for the first time this fall?
- Are you in a Career Academy program at the Creston campus?
If any of these questions pertain to you, then we have opportunities for you! Determine an option from the list below and complete your RSVP:
Online-Only Orientation:
Using the login information received in your welcome letter, you will login to Canvas and set-up your multi-factor authentication. Once logged into the Canvas dashboard, you’ll scroll down to click into the New Student Orientation (24-25). You are welcome to click through and complete the activities as many times as you choose. SWCC secondary programs will be visiting your high school the start of the semester to provide any additional support.
Face-to-Face Orientation:
Face-to-face orientations are especially helpful for students attending campus or SWCC center courses. Students will have the opportunity to complete the online Canvas orientation and tour classroom space, log into the SWCCyou Portal, sign-up for campus text messaging, and receive a SWCC photo ID. Students should plan to bring their welcome letters with login information. Face-to-face orientations allow for small group tours and rotations through various activities. If you are not new to taking classes but new to the campus and simply want a tour, we can accommodate!
Career Academy Orientation for Creston Campus:
All Creston campus first-year Career Academy students will be invited to a specific orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, held at the Creston campus. Please complete the RSVP linked above to confirm your attendance. Students will have opportunities to meet instructors, tour respective classrooms, and learn about class expectations and any questions prior to the start of the semester.
Career Academy Orientation for Career Academies Not Located at the Creston Campus:
Students enrolled in Career Academies not located at the SWCC Creston campus will complete orientation activities in their classroom once the semester begins. Students should login into the SWCCyou Portal to locate their course schedules and start dates. Students are welcome to attend the face-to-face orientations available or complete the online orientation in Canvas.
If other questions arise, please contact SWCC secondary programs department by calling 641.782.1495.