Welcome to student housing at Southwestern Community College! Move-in is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026!
Students will move into the residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 (online classes begin Aug. 24 as well).
A detailed move-in schedule is located below.
Move-in & Housing Orientation
Below you will find important move-in instructions, as well as information related to events and required orientations leading up to the start of classes. Mandatory meetings must be attended by all students living in the residence halls. Failure to attend mandatory meetings will result in a fine, and you will be required to make up any missed meetings.
This schedule is subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the housing director at 641.782.1555.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Spartan Court - Check-in at the NW door of the building |
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Spartan Hall - Check-in at the main entrance of the building |
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Spartan Suites - Check-in at the SE door of the building |
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | West Hall - Check-in at the main entrance of the building |
| 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | SWCC Shoppe open |
| 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Administration Center open - Student ID cards & Spartan Cafe (food service) card activation. Admissions department, business office/student accounts, and financial aid departments available as well. |
| 6 p.m. | Food truck and activities for all student housing residents |
Thursday, August 20, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | SWCC Shoppe open for book and other purchases |
| 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Administration Center open - Student ID cards & Spartan Cafe (food service) card activation. Admissions department, business office/student accounts, and financial aid departments available as well. |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Experience Southwestern (pre-registration is required) |
| 2-4 p.m. | MANDATORY Housing Orientation - Instructional Center, room 220 |
| 5:30 p.m. | MANDATORY Residence Hall Meetings - Fire drills and tornado drills for residents in each residence hall |
| 6 p.m. | Food truck & activities for all student housing residents |
Friday, August 21, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Offices and SWCC Shoppe are open |
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mandatory Student-Athlete Event (all student-athletes are required to attend) |
Sunday, August 23, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | BBQ and housing activity for all student housing residents |