Life at Southwestern

Student Life Events

March 3rd, 2026

porous: Solo Exhibition by Ariel Wood

porous: Solo Exhibition by Ariel Wood

Location

Sarofim Fine Arts Gallery

Date & Time

March 3 - All Day

March 13th, 2026

Spring Break

Spring Break

Date & Time

March 13 - All Day

March 14th, 2026

Spring Break Trip - Hawaii

Spring Break Trip - Hawaii

Location

Hawaii - Kona

Date & Time

March 14 - All Day
Elvis & Friends

Elvis & Friends

Get ready for a toe-tapping, hip-shaking night as Elvis & Friends brings the timeless sound, plus hits from his legendary musical circle, to Southwestern University!

Date & Time

March 14 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

March 23rd, 2026

Classes Resume

Classes Resume

Date & Time

March 23 - All Day

March 24th, 2026

Sarofim Music Series: Eunghee Cho

Sarofim Music Series: Eunghee Cho

Location

Davidson Stage at Alma Thomas Theater

Date & Time

March 24 - 7:30pm

March 25th, 2026

Psychology Group Advising Lunch Session

Psychology Group Advising Lunch Session

Location

Olin room 126

Date & Time

March 25 - 12:30pm
2026 Medical/Dental/Vet School Applicant Interview Prep Session

2026 Medical/Dental/Vet School Applicant Interview Prep Session

All students applying to medical or dental school in 2026 for admission in Fall 2027 should attend this session. Hear from Pre-Med Committee Chair Dr. Kim McArthur and CCPD about tips for this year’s interview process. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.

Location

Fondren Jones Science Hall, 402

Date & Time

March 25 - 12:30pm - 1:45pm
2026 King Creativity Symposium

2026 King Creativity Symposium

Join us as King Creativity Fund scholars present their visionary projects at the 26th annual King Creativity Symposium! 

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

March 25 - 5:00pm
Curious Conversation: Careers in Health

Curious Conversation: Careers in Health

Curious about what a career in healthcare could look like? Hear from a panel of alumni in a variety of healthcare fields, like medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and vet med about what they do and how they got there from SU. Get advice and get inspired! Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Pre-Health Organization. 

Location

A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, 205 (Prothro Room)

Date & Time

March 25 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

March 26th, 2026

AGAPE Hour

AGAPE Hour

A weekly time for learning, prayer, and fellowship sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life. 

Location

Lois Perkins Chapel

Date & Time

March 26 - 4:00pm

March 27th, 2026

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 27 - 3:00pm
Grub & GameDay

Grub & GameDay

Join us for the ultimate game day event as we cheer on our Southwestern Men’s Lacrosse team as they take on Sewanee!

Location

Soccer/Lacrosse Field

Date & Time

March 27 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

March 28th, 2026

Student Recitals

Student Recitals

Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is pleased to present student recitals.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 28 - All Day
Junior Visit Day

Junior Visit Day

Get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a Southwestern Pirate.

Location

Southwestern University

Date & Time

March 28 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
World Rock Stacking Festival- Llano

World Rock Stacking Festival- Llano

Location

Llano, TX

Date & Time

March 28 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
WHEN YOU’RE FIRST, YOU DON’T FOLLOW — YOU BUILD

WHEN YOU’RE FIRST, YOU DON’T FOLLOW — YOU BUILD

And You Owe It to Yourself to See What’s Next.

Location

Maggiano’s, 2019 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Date & Time

March 28 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Pirate Adventure: Austin Rodeo

Pirate Adventure: Austin Rodeo

Location

Rodeo Austin

Date & Time

March 28 - 7:00pm

Register

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March 31st, 2026

SU Book Club - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

SU Book Club - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Location

Virtual Event

Date & Time

March 31 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

April 1st, 2026

Osteopathic Medicine Information Session

Osteopathic Medicine Information Session

Learn more about the profession of osteopathic medicine, including a demonstration of osteopathic manipulation technique, from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Dr. Carole Browne ’80. UIW is located in San Antonio. All students welcome. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.

Location

Fondren-Jones Science Building 402

Date & Time

April 1 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Internships 101 Info Session

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) Career Cafe

Date & Time

April 1 - 4:00pm

April 3rd, 2026

SU Closed - No Classes

SU Closed - No Classes

Date & Time

April 3 - All Day

April 7th, 2026

Sarofim Music Series: Gina Williams

Sarofim Music Series: Gina Williams

Location

Davidson Stage at Alma Thomas Theater

Date & Time

April 7 - 7:30pm

April 9th, 2026

Recruiting Info Table: Mentoring Alliance (Waco Region)

Recruiting Info Table: Mentoring Alliance (Waco Region)

Learn more about counseling positions at Mentoring Alliance in the Waco region (https://thementoringalliance.com/waco/

Location

McCombs Campus Center Concourse

Date & Time

April 9 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Curious Conversation: Careers in Environmental Law

Curious Conversation: Careers in Environmental Law

Curious about the legal industry and its intersection with environmental sustainability? Hear from a panel of law students and attorneys who focus on environmental law about what they do and how they got there. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Environmental Studies program.

Location

A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, 205 (Prothro Room)

Date & Time

April 9 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

April 10th, 2026

Step & Stroll

Step & Stroll

Music, movement, and community coming together in one high-energy celebration.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 10 - All Day
Career Connections BBQ

Career Connections BBQ

Enjoy a BBQ meal (non-meat options available) while you get career advice one-on-one or in small groups with alumni from diverse fields across all six Career Communities. Sign up to meet with at least one and up to four alumni. Register in person at CCPD to select your times/alumni mentors.

Location

Julie Puett Howry Center

Date & Time

April 10 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Free WEDNESDAY Fotos

Free WEDNESDAY Fotos

*SPECIAL DAY THIS MONTH! Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

April 10 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

April 11th, 2026

Hiking and Climbing Enchanted Rock State Natural Area- Fredericksburg

Hiking and Climbing Enchanted Rock State Natural Area- Fredericksburg

Location

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Date & Time

April 11 - 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pirate Adventure: Austin FC vs. LA Galaxy

Pirate Adventure: Austin FC vs. LA Galaxy

Join us for a high-energy night of Major League Soccer as Austin FC faces off against Texas rivals Houston Dynamo FC!

Location

Q2 Stadium

Date & Time

April 11 - 7:30pm

April 12th, 2026

Craft and Cache Adventure- Georgetown

Craft and Cache Adventure- Georgetown

Location

Southwestern University

Date & Time

April 12 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Southwestern University Percussion Ensemble

Southwestern University Percussion Ensemble

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is pleased to present the Percussion Ensemble in concert, under the direction of Dr. Jordan Walsh


Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 12 - 2:00pm

Register

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April 13th, 2026

Recruiting Info Table: Camp Eagle

Recruiting Info Table: Camp Eagle

Learn more about summer camp counseling positions at Camp Eagle in Rocksprings, Texas (https://campeagle.org/summer-staff/).

Location

McCombs Campus Center Concourse

Date & Time

April 13 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Funded Internship Info Session

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.
In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.
 
Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.
 
*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) Career Cafe

Date & Time

April 13 - 4:00pm

April 14th, 2026

Research and Creative Works Symposium

Research and Creative Works Symposium

Location

Various

Date & Time

April 14 - All Day

April 17th, 2026

Pirate Adventure: Get Your Art On

Pirate Adventure: Get Your Art On

Discover creativity, culture, and conversation at the Blanton Museum of Art—one of the leading university art museums in the country!

Location

Blanton Museum of Art

Date & Time

April 17 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tracks

Tracks

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Heather Hall

Date & Time

April 17 - 7:30pm

April 18th, 2026

Tracks

Tracks

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Heather Hall

Date & Time

April 18 - 7:30pm

April 19th, 2026

Tracks

Tracks

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Heather Hall

Date & Time

April 19 - 2:00pm

April 24th, 2026

Tracks

Tracks

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Heather Hall

Date & Time

April 24 - 7:30pm

April 25th, 2026

Southwestern University Choirs

Southwestern University Choirs

Date & Time

April 25 - 2:00pm

Register

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Snorkeling Spring Lake- Headwaters of the San Marcos River

Snorkeling Spring Lake- Headwaters of the San Marcos River

Location

San Marcos, TX

Date & Time

April 25 - 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tracks

Tracks

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Heather Hall

Date & Time

April 25 - 7:30pm

April 26th, 2026

Student Recital

Student Recital

Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is pleased to present student recitals.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 26 - All Day
Tracks

Tracks

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Heather Hall

Date & Time

April 26 - 2:00pm

April 28th, 2026

SU Book Club - Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

SU Book Club - Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

Location

Virtual Event

Date & Time

April 28 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Southwestern University Jazz Band

Southwestern University Jazz Band

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Washington.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 28 - 7:30pm

Register

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May 2nd, 2026

Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winners and the 18 Under 40 honorees. This impressive group of alumni will be honored during dinner. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! 

Location

McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

May 2 - 5:00pm
Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

May 2 - 7:30pm

Register

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May 4th, 2026

Funded Internship Info Session

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.
In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.
 
Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.
 
*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) Career Cafe

Date & Time

May 4 - 4:00pm

May 6th, 2026

Last Day of Classes

Last Day of Classes

Date & Time

May 6 - All Day
Internships 101 Info Session

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) Career Cafe

Date & Time

May 6 - 4:00pm
Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

May 6 - 7:00pm

May 7th, 2026

Study Days

Study Days

Date & Time

May 7 - All Day

May 8th, 2026

Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

May 8 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

May 11th, 2026

Final Examinations

Final Examinations

Date & Time

May 11 - All Day

May 15th, 2026

Student Inclusion and Belonging Recognition Ceremony

Student Inclusion and Belonging Recognition Ceremony

This celebratory event honors graduating seniors who identify as part of the African diaspora, Hispanic/Latine communities, Asian and Pacific Islander diasporas, as well as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent graduates.
This ceremony centers belonging, identity, and community pride, giving students a moment to be recognized in front of peers, families, and supporters.
May 15, 2026 @ 2:30 in Mood Bridwell Atrium

Location

Mood-Bridwell Hall

Date & Time

May 15 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Register

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May 16th, 2026

Commencement 2026

Commencement 2026

Date & Time

May 16 - 9:00am
Class of 2026 Commencement Convocation Ceremony

Class of 2026 Commencement Convocation Ceremony

This year’s Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. on the Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall, allowing graduating seniors to celebrate their achievements in the heart of our picturesque campus.

Location

Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall

Date & Time

May 16 - 9:00am

October 23rd, 2026

Homecoming 2026

Homecoming 2026

Mark your calendars for October 23-25 for Homecoming! Stay tuned for more details.

Location

Southwestern University

Date & Time

October 23 - All Day

October 27th, 2026

SUnity Day 2026

SUnity Day 2026

An all-day, cross-campus event that is committed to building community among faculty, staff, and students through a focus on unifying our community by making connections across differences.

Location

Various Locations Across Campus

Date & Time

October 27 - All Day