The departments & individuals who comprise Student Services have a common goal — to provide students every opportunity to succeed in their academic and personal growth while at Southwest.
The departments & individuals who comprise Student Services have a common goal — to provide students every opportunity to succeed in their academic and personal growth while at Southwest.
Dyan Lester, Dean of Student Success, DE-146, 276.964.7677
Admissions
Alta Lewis, Education Administrator I, Admissions Office, Dellinger Hall, 276.964.7293
- Application & Program Assistance
- Graduation
- Program changes, name changes, or other personal data updates in your student record cannot be made online. In order to make changes to your personal data profile, bring your identification to the Admissions Office and staff will verify and update your information in the system.
- Transcript Processing – Submit the Transcript Request Form to Admissions
Admissions & Transfer Counselor/Academic Appeals, Dionne Cook, Dellinger Hall, 276.964.7301
See Career Services Website for more information. Visit the Disability Services website for more information. The goal of SWCC’s faculty and staff is to provide quality education for our students in a friendly, relaxing and safe environment. The YMCA offers campus athletic opportunities such as Basketball and Weight Lifting in our Community Center Facilities. Student Government Association — Food for Thought For those times when you have skipped a meal before coming to classes or just need an energy boost, the Food for Thought program is available to provide you with a meal or a snack when you need it. Stop in and see Lisa Haywood in Buchanan Hall Room 163 or call 276.964.7220. — Student Emergency Funding SWCC student emergency funding is dedicated to helping students with temporary, short-term financial assistance. Emergency funding is not intended to provide ongoing relief of recurring/routine expenses or as a consistent supplement for educational expenses. — S.A.N.D. = Southwest Access to Neighborhood Discounts Student discounts are provided by local restaurants and businesses when you show your Student ID. See website for details. –Student Resource Guide The Student Resource Guide – Great Expectations was prepared by the Great Expectations Office, and is a complete listing of programs and services in our region that are available for you to use. –Tutoring/Study Skills – Mary Margaret Thompson, B-153, 276.964.7399 If you find you need tutoring or have concerns about your ability to complete your coursework, let your instructor know right away, or contact Student Support Services for assistance. — Academic Preparation Video Tutorials Need help with the Virginia Placement Test (VPT) or the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) for nursing and allied health? Been out of school for a while and need a refresher course? WE CAN HELP! Find out how at the Academic Preparation page. –TRIO Programs, Dr. Mike Henry, Project ACHIEVE Director, B-152, 276.964/7233 Project ACHIEVE Counselor (Counseling/Advising) – Dr. Susie Mullins, B-152, 276.964.7231 Upward Bound Director, April Quesenberry, B-126, 276.964.7336 The WALL – Writing Assistance Learning Lab Email thewall@sw.edu for info and to schedule an appointment. Director of Veterans Upward Bound, Advisers: Denise Miller & Martha Strouth Christopher Reynolds, Dellinger Hall 276.964.7290, See more information at the Veterans Affairs Office webpageCareer Services
Disability Services
Recruitment, Retention & Student Affairs
Student Clubs such as the PTK and PBL, International Friends Club and others as well as faculty led trips to various countries, enable our students to learn and enjoy time with friends traveling, playing and learning…together!
STUDENT SUPPORT
Student Support Services
Veterans Upward Bound
Gwendalyn Slone, R-120, 276.964.7363 See website for Academic Enhancement ProgramsVeteran’s Certifying Official
