Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
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With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
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Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
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The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
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Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
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Tag along as students climb and hike their way through one of Texas’ most beautiful natural landmarks with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure.
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Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
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Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
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Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
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Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
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Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
more information
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
more information
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
more information
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
more information
Tag along as students climb and hike their way through one of Texas’ most beautiful natural landmarks with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure.
more information
Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
more information
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
more information
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
more information
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
more information
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
more information
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
more information
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
more information
Tag along as students climb and hike their way through one of Texas’ most beautiful natural landmarks with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure.
more information
Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
more information
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
more information
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
more information
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
more information
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
more information
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
more information
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
more information
Tag along as students climb and hike their way through one of Texas’ most beautiful natural landmarks with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure.
more information
Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
more information
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
more information
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
more information
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
more information
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
more information
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
more information
Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
more information
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
more information
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
more information
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
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Military Friendly® has honored Southwestern with a Silver Award in their 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® list, recognizing the University’s inclusivity efforts for the military community.
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Home to the Sarofim School of Fine Arts, the Fine Arts Building will undergo a comprehensive revitalization to support the future of interdisciplinary arts education.
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When can I register? When do classes start? What’s the last day I can drop a course? Answers to these questions and more can be found on the Academic Calendar page in the Records & Registrar section of the website.
Current (Catalog 2023-2025) General Education Requirements:
See Degree Requirements in the Catalog for more information. Previous Catalogs are also available at that link.
Please go to this page for the links to the appropriate form.
If you are a first-year student, you are assigned to a Professional Advisor. If you want to change your academic advisor, please contact Hayley Harned (Assistant Director of Advising & Retention).
If you are a sophomore or transfer student, you will be able to change your advisor after your first semester. To change your advisor, please log into Self-Service to fill out the Change of Advisor Form located under Academics. If you have any questions please contact Hayley Harned at harnedh@southwestern.edu
Information on obtaining credit for transfer courses or AP/IP credit can be found at the following location in the Records & Registrar section of the website.
Acceptance of External Academic Credit
Course equivalencies for transfer credit can be found in the Texas Common Course Number System (TCCNS).
Degree plan templates for each catalog year since 2018-2019 can be found on the Registrar’s page.