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Public Trade School in Dowagiac, MI. Operating on a semester system.
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2K+
Total Enrollment
Trade School
Institution Type
7
Housing Buildings
Life in Dowagiac for Southwestern Michigan College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Dowagiac.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$800
Cost of Living Index
77
Student Population
2,100
City Transportation
Walkability
62
Bikeability
48
Public Transit
Dowagiac Dial-A-Ride, Amtrak Wolverine Line
Nearest Airports
South Bend International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
48.5°F
Avg Snowfall
60.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Fred L. Mathews Library
Not explicitly listed in current results; typically follows regular campus hours. Recommend contacting the library for specific hours.
Student Activity Center (SAC)
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fitness Center
Same as Student Activity Center: Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fieldhouse
Contact Student Activity Center for availability.
Climbing Room
Contact Student Activity Center for availability.
Student Commons (Niles Campus)
Normal building hours (not explicitly listed); typically open during regular campus operation.
Lyons 140 and 141
Normal building hours (not explicitly listed); typically open during regular campus operation.
Campus News
Latest updates from Southwestern Michigan College
No Active Emergency Alerts or Safety Notices
As of October 18, 2025, there are no current active emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories reported for Southwestern Michigan College.
Safety Advisory
No active safety concerns reported.
SMC Presidential Finalist Interviews Slated Oct. 21-22
On-campus interviews for the three finalists for president.
Oct 21, 2025
FYE Spirit Walk
First Year Experience event for students to build campus spirit and community.
Oct 21, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Southwestern Michigan College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.
McKenzie Hall
Jerdon Hall
White Hall
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@swmich.edu
Current Term: Fall Semester 2025
Start: September 3, 2025
End: December 13, 2025
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