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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 Announces Dr. Tyler Sheppard as New Board of Trustees Member
August 25, 2026
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Howard County Junior College District Board of Trustees has appointed Tyler Sheppard, PhD, to fill the vacant at-large position on the Howard College Board of Trustees following...
Read moreDr. Cheryl Sparks Honored for 50 Years of Service at Howard College
August 6, 2026
Howard College proudly celebrated President Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks as she reached an extraordinary milestone - 50 years of dedicated service to the College. During the August 3 Board of Trustees meeting,...
Read moreHoward College Athletics Earns NJCAA Academic Honors
July 30, 2026
Howard College Athletics Earns NJCAA Academic Honors Howard College is proud to celebrate another outstanding achievement by its student-athletes as the National Junior College Athletic Association...
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