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

Nursing Program Virtual Reality Lab

October 28

Augustus F. Hawkins Center for Excellence Grant

October 22

The Story of the Committee of 100

October 14

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Events

Oct

31

8:00 AM -

Last Day to Withdraw from a Class

Oct

31

6:00 PM -

When we Pray

Oct

31

6:30 PM -

Keene Starfest

Nov

1

4:00 PM -

Education & Psychology Departmental Vespers

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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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