Southwestern Adventist University

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Whats Happening at SWAU?

Only everything! From student-led events and community service projects to exciting research and unforgettable traditions, life on campus is vibrant, dynamic, and full of momentum.

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SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy

Freshmen Orientation

CORE Week

Begin college by familiarizing yourself with on-campus resources that will lead to your success.

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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

Alumni Association

This campus will always be your home, no matter how long it has been since your last visit.

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Southwestern Adventist University Mizpah Gate

Office of Student Success

We are here to help our students reach their goals.

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Darcy Force, Rahneeka Hazelton, Josafat Zemleduch

SWAU SA President Walking Freshmen int Mizpah

Knowledge, Faith, & Service

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We believe in you and are excited to help you on your journey toward higher education.

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Events

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Women’s Bible Study

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Résumé Prep Workshop

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Self-Care/Stress Relief Workshop

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Hopps Museum

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Refugio (The Refuge)

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Scholarship Gala

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Women’s Bible Study

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Hopps Museum

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SWAY-Jam Session

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Uplift Card Ministry

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Table Talk

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Wentzel Family

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Women’s Bible Study

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Ignite Service Day

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Wentzel Family

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Wentzel Family

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Hopps Museum

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May Family Birthday Event

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Wentzel Family

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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SWAU STEM Arts Showcase

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Hopps Museum

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Nursing Dedication

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Table Talk

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Women’s Bible Study

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Mid-Semester

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Fall Holiday

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Fall Holiday

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Women’s Bible Study

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SWAU Career Fair

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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University Days

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Deadline for SU Incompletes

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University Days

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University Days

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Hopps Museum

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Uplift Card Ministry

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Table Talk

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Women’s Bible Study

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Last Day to Withdraw

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Cancelled - Vespers

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Departmental Vespers

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Hopps Museum

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SWAU Thanks & Giving Run 2025

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Spring Registration Begins

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Women’s Bible Study

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Hopps Museum

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University Experience

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University Experience

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Women’s Bible Study

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Advising Weeks Begins

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Hopps Museum

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Women’s Bible Study

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Hopps Museum

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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Women’s Bible Study

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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Hopps Museum

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Instruction Begins

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Women’s Bible Study

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Hopps Museum

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Table Talk

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Wednesday Knight Worship

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Hopps Museum

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Examinations

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Examinations

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Examinations

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Nurses' Pinning

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Christmas Vacation Begins

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December Commencement

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Floorball Tournament

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Last Day to Register

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Instruction Begins

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