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Center for Access Fall 2025
Center for Access ready to help students prepare for fall semester

The Center for Access is committed to helping people with disabilities reach their personal and academic goals. Students needing support should sign up for an appointment in preparation for the fall semester.  More at Center for Access.   

 

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Fall Semester Registration is Open!

Whether you are a new or returning student, jumpstart your schedule for fall semester and register for classes early. Students must meet with an academic advisor prior to registration. For a list of summer, fall and short-term classes, check out the 2025 - 2026 Academic Calendar .

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FAA grants prestigious Part 141 Provisional Certification to Southwest

Southwest has received an FAA Part 141 Provisional Certification, a prestigious distinction that allows students to fast track toward becoming an airline transport pilot. Southwest is the only two-year college in Tennessee to achieve this distinction. Read more about it here. Learn more about our Aviation Operations Technology Program at https://www.southwest.tn.edu/aviation/.

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Putt-Putt July 19 - 2025
Southwest's Alumni & Friends Putt-Putt Night rescheduled for July 19
The Alumni & Friends Putt-Putt Night originally scheduled for July 12 has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather. The event will now take place at 4:00 p.m. on July 19 at Putt-Putt Golf & Games, 5484 Summer Ave. in Memphis. Reconnect with classmates and create new memories. Get your tickets today. To register, scan the QR code or click here.  
 

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98.5% job placement rate
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student to faculty ratio
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