Southwestern Community College NC

Southwestern Community College NC Awakening the potential of students across Western North Carolina for the last 60+ years.

For more than 50 years, Southwestern Community College has served Jackson, Macon, Swain Counties, and the Qualla Boundary by offering a wide range of educational options for residents in all stages of life. SCC has been ranked No. 1 by Bestcolleges.com in its listing of “The Best Community Colleges & Trade Schools of 2020,” marking the fourth time in the past 15 years Southwestern has ranked among

the nation’s Top 10 community colleges. SCC provides a supportive learning environment and more than 40 degree programs in Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences/College Transfer and Career Technologies. SCC also offers a variety of community resources, including the Small Business Center, Workforce Continuing Education and Career Services.

A terrific time was had during today's Welcome Back event at the Macon Campus! ☀️
09/03/2026

A terrific time was had during today's Welcome Back event at the Macon Campus! ☀️

Want to drive a big rig? We're offering a new career path this fall with a Commercial Driver License class! Be among our...
09/02/2026

Want to drive a big rig? We're offering a new career path this fall with a Commercial Driver License class! Be among our first graduates, and you could be making roughly $27 per hour in no time. Check out the "Latest News" section of our website for info, or contact Latresa Shuler (828.339.4425 or [email protected]) today!

This year's Boots, Blue Jeans & Bling gala is officially❗SOLD OUT❗We look forward to seeing everyone at another spectacu...
09/02/2026

This year's Boots, Blue Jeans & Bling gala is officially❗SOLD OUT❗We look forward to seeing everyone at another spectacular event to raise money for student scholarships!

Even if you aren't able to make it, you can still participate by bidding in our silent auction! You can check out the awesome selection now, with more to come! Just visit https://bit.ly/4wYnZ51

Exciting news! We are now offering daytime HVAC classes, allowing you more options to receive a full certificate by the ...
08/27/2026

Exciting news! We are now offering daytime HVAC classes, allowing you more options to receive a full certificate by the end of the fall semester! 🍂 Classes start Sept. 14. Enroll now at www.SouthwesternCC.edu.

Thank you to those who stopped by to see us during the Swain County Agricultural Fair this past weekend!
08/27/2026

Thank you to those who stopped by to see us during the Swain County Agricultural Fair this past weekend!

Looking for a different career path? Enroll in our CDL class and join the first class to drive on our newly paved drivin...
08/26/2026

Looking for a different career path? Enroll in our CDL class and join the first class to drive on our newly paved driving range at our Public Safety Training Center! There will be an orientation at the PSTC at 10am on Sept. 16, with registration occurring at the same time and location on Sept. 23 (attending orientation is required to register). Classes begin on Oct. 13. We hope to see you there!

Calling all aspiring artists and writers: Looking to get your work published? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!...
08/26/2026

Calling all aspiring artists and writers: Looking to get your work published? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Submit your original photography, artwork, poetry or prose to be considered for publication in Milestone, SCC's art and literary review. The deadline is December 1! Send inquiries to [email protected].

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cc5Nxn

❗Students❗We've got an in-person English 111 (Writing & Inquiry) class available at our Swain Center starting Sept. 15. ...
08/25/2026

❗Students❗
We've got an in-person English 111 (Writing & Inquiry) class available at our Swain Center starting Sept. 15. Want to pick up some more credit this fall? Contact 828.366.2000 or [email protected] to register!

Thank you to those who participated in yesterday's Jackson Chamber of Commerce Business Roundtable! These roundtables ha...
08/21/2026

Thank you to those who participated in yesterday's Jackson Chamber of Commerce Business Roundtable! These roundtables happen monthly at SCC, and this week they discussed childcare and our regional workforce.

This September's Boots, Blues Jeans & Bling Gala is over 90% full ‼️ This may be your last chance to get your ticket to ...
08/20/2026

This September's Boots, Blues Jeans & Bling Gala is over 90% full ‼️ This may be your last chance to get your ticket to enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and auction bidding - all to support student scholarships!

Get your ticket ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gIFjGg

Address

447 College Drive
Sylva, NC
28779

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18283394000

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