What academic term is relevant at Southwest Virginia Community College?

Fall 2026 Regular Session runs from August 24, 2026 through December 18, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Southwest Virginia Community College student guide?

The guide includes 4 approved campus terms and 13 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Southwest Virginia Community College guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 4 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Southwest Virginia Community College student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Southwest Virginia Community CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Southwest Virginia Community College. Core organization is free for students.

College in Cedar Bluff, VA. Operating on a semester system.

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Cedar Bluff, VA

3K+ students

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Regular Session

The semester, explained for Southwest Virginia Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Fall 2026 Regular Session
Campus terms: 4
Local details: 13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Regular Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries

Aug 24Oct 21, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 8 Week Session
Aug 24Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Regular SessionRelevant now
Oct 20Dec 21, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 8 Week Session
Jan 11Mar 8, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 8 Week Session
Jan 11May 10, 2027
Spring 2027 Regular Session
Mar 15May 10, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 8 Week Session
May 27Jul 5, 2027
Summer 2027 1st 5-Week Session
May 27Aug 11, 2027
Summer 2027 10-Week Session
Jul 6Aug 11, 2027
Summer 2027 2nd 5-Week Session

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Campus language

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4 terms

N

NSLS: National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society active on campus.

P

PTK: Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA: Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Canteen: The primary on-campus dining area located in Tazewell Hall offering snacks and meals.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details

athlete_s_blender: Athlete's Blender
Buchanan: Buchanan Hall, which houses various classrooms and administrative offices.
Dellinger: Dellinger Hall, home to the college library and additional academic spaces.
Dickenson: Dickenson Hall, a primary academic building on the main campus.
eagle_caf: Eagle Café
King Hall: The King Community Center, used for community events and physical education.
MySouthwest: The single sign-on portal used by students to access Canvas, Gmail, and SIS.
Navigate: The mobile app and web platform used for scheduling appointments with academic advisors.
Russell: Russell Hall, containing classrooms and faculty offices.
SIS: Student Information System, used for registering for classes, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
SWCC Alert: The emergency messaging system used for weather-related closings and campus safety notifications.
Tazewell: Tazewell Hall, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and the Canteen.
VCCS: The Virginia Community College System, the state-wide organization that governs SWCC and handles credit transfers.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall 2026 Regular Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 4 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Cedar Bluff for Southwest Virginia Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cedar Bluff.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Nearest Airports

Virginia Highlands Airport, Tri-Cities Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Main Campus Surface Lots

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Parking is generally free and open to students and visitors in designated areas.

Campus News

Latest updates from Southwest Virginia Community College

34th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic Recap

The SWCC Foundation hosted its annual golf classic to raise scholarship funds for students.

Sep 28, 2026

September Small Business Development Showcase

The SBDC hosted its monthly showcase highlighting regional small business developments.

Sep 25, 2026

August Small Business Development Showcase

Delayed reporting of the August SBDC showcase event.

Sep 25, 2026

Decisions concerning altered hours due to inclement weather are published on the institution's website and shared via the Southwest Alert notification service.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Southwest Virginia Community College

Transfer Connections Day

October 12, 2026

Ratliff Commons, Dellinger Hall

Join college representatives to visit booths, get questions answered, and start planning for transfer future. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.