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

Making a Wonderful Nurse

October 30

Inaugural Inspire and Elevate Summit Empowers Students with Insights on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development

October 29

Southwestern Adventist University Team Competes in Prestigious 2024 HSI Battle of the Brains Competition

October 29

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Events

Nov

6

All Day -

Spring 2025 Advising Weeks

Nov

6

8:00 AM -

Acrofest

Nov

7

6:00 PM -

When we Pray

Nov

7

7:00 PM -

Southwestern Recital Series: Chamber Orchestra

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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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