Accessing SWCCyou
SWCCyou is the official portal for Southwestern Community College. Login to access vital college information such as academic transcripts, advising information, course schedules, and billing statements.
First time logging in?
Please follow these detailed instructions:
- Enter your user name and password in the indicated areas on the upper right portion of the page. NOTE: If you are viewing this on a mobile device, click on the Menu Icon in the upper right corner of the page to see the login area.
- User Name: Your user name is the front portion of your SWCC email address (ex. SMITH4).
- Password:
- If you registered prior to May 17, 2022 your password is your date of birth in MMDDYYYY format (example, birthdate January 24, 1998 your password would be "01241998")
- If you registered after May 17, 2022 your password is your birthdate in SwccMMDDYYYY format (example, birthdate January 24, 1998 your password would be "Swcc01241998"
- Once you have entered your user name and password, click “Login.”
- Feel free to change your password once you are into the SWCCyou portal by clicking on the “Password Management” link below.
If you have questions or struggle logging in, please contact the I.T. help desk by calling 641.782.1581 or email
Accessing Your SWCC Email Account
Instructions for Accessing Your SWCC Email Account:
- Go to the SWCC home page at www.swcciowa.edu
- Click on the webmail link at the very top of the page (page that comes up will look like image at right).
- Your username is your full SWCC email address (example:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). - Password:
- If you registered prior to May 17, 2022 your password is your date of birth in MMDDYYYY format (example, birthdate January 24, 1998 your password would be "01241998")
- If you registered after May 17, 2022 your password is your birthdate in SwccMMDDYYYY format (example, birthdate January 24, 1998 your password would be "Swcc01241998"
- Click on the “Sign in” button.
If you need assistance, please contact the I.T. help desk by calling 641.782.1581 or email
SWCC's Wireless Network
SWCC's campus has a wireless network, as well as wired connections in the residence halls, computer labs, and various other locations. Computers are available in any one of the four computer labs.
Learning Resource Center/Library
The SWCC library has more than just books and periodicals. The library has a variety of technology equipment available for student use. This includes computers with software required for classes, a laser printer, DVD players, audio recorders, digital video cameras, and computers with music keyboards. The library also provides the LCDs, laptops, document cameras, smart board, and speakers needed to do classroom presentations and projects. Stop by the library, located in the center of the Instructional Center, to see all that they have to offer.