Southwestern Adventist University

Inspiring Knowledge, Faith, and Service Through Christ-centered Education

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The Thomsen Observatory

Our observatory is open to the community every other Friday evening. Watch the stars with us!

SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy

Dinosaur Science Museum

We have Dinosaurs! One of America's largest dinosaur bone collections is here at SWAU!

Scales Hall Dino Museum
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Southwestern By the Numbers

U.S. News and World Report ranked SWAU No. 29 overall in its 2023 Regional Colleges West rankings and No. 3 for Social Mobility. Niche ranks SWAU as one of Texas’ safest colleges.   

#3

Top performer on social mobility

#6

Most diverse college in Texas

#9

Safest college campus

News

SWAU Violinist João Flores Advances to Final Round of Prestigious Concerto Competition

December 1

Enriching Lives Through Adapted Physical Activity

November 20

Southwestern Adventist University Names George W. Vander Veer as Vice President for Advancement

November 18

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Events

Dec

3

All Day -

Art Show

Dec

3

8:00 AM -

Giving Tuesday

Dec

3

5:30 PM -

Posada

Dec

3

7:00 PM -

Southwestern Recital Series : Voice Studio

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Campus Map

Access a clickable version of the Southwestern Adventist University campus map to find buildings and other important locations.

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