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The Country's only self-contained community college educational environment serving deaf and hard of hearing students. SINCE 1980, SouthWest College for the Deaf has provided higher education resources for deaf and hard of hearing students. Today, students from across the World with diverse backgrounds, interests and communication styles-form an exciting learning community as they prepare for dynamic careers and a lifetime of growth.
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Find out about our admission agreements, degrees offered, and the amazing culture you will find at SouthWest College for the Deaf!
Interpreting services (American Sign Language) are provided for any student needing either sign language, oral or voice interpreting. Services may be requested for classes at Howard College and SWCD campuses. Interpreting services are also provided for student phone calls, extracurricular activities (i.e., field trips, plays, etc.), and other school-related needs. All requests for service are honored whenever possible.
Request an ASL InterpreterHoward College Marks 80 Years by Honoring Its Bedrock and Looking to the Future
October 8, 2026
BIG SPRING, Texas — Eighty years to the day after students first entered classrooms at Howard College, the college community gathered Wednesday, Sept. 30, to honor the people who laid its foundation,...
Read moreHoward College Celebrates New Softball Field House with Ribbon Cutting
October 6, 2026
Howard College celebrated another milestone Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting for the new softball field house, bringing together college leaders, former coaches, community members and supporters...
Read moreMeet the Hawks Brings Energy to Dorothy Garrett Coliseum
October 6, 2026
The Dorothy Garrett Coliseum was full of Hawk spirit Monday night as Howard College welcomed students, families and community members for its annual Meet the Hawks celebration. The evening gave fans...
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