Be one of a kind. We are the Country’s only self-contained community college serving only deaf and hard of hearing students.

SouthWest College for the Deaf

We are pleased to invite you to join a diverse faculty and staff in a unique learning environment, which offers Associate degrees and certificate programs.  The opportunities we offer will allow you to achieve your educational goals.  We are a barrier-free campus.  American Sign Language is the communication primarily used that gives you freedom to focus on your studies and to interact with classmates and faculty, both in and out of the classrooms.  No matter what your family or educational background, we assure you will find SWCD an ideal place for learning, teaching, and living a college experience; where you can freely discuss ideas and perceptive with faculty, staff, and peers. SWCD also provides you with leadership and fellowship opportunities that will help you become a more confident person and reach your future career goals.

Your experience at SWCD will be enriched through participation in athletic programs, a variety of student organizations, class internships, as well as residential activities on both our SWCD and Howard College campuses for your future, friends and life-long memories.

We look forward to your visit on our SWCD campus. If you have questions, please contact the Enrollment Services Office or Outreach Office at the SWCD campus at swregistrar@howardcollege.edu . Thank you.