Profile
- IPEDS UNITID
- 233648
- OPE ID
- 00726000
- City, state
- Cedar Bluff, VA
- Sector
- public 2-year
- Website
- sw.edu/
- Cost rows
- 7
- Confidence
- 81.9% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Transfer profile
What we hold
| Section | Held | Fields filled | Catalog editions | Loaded | Note |
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| Catalogs | 1 | shared_from_organization_id 0 of 1 · catalog_id 1 of 1 · organization_id 1 of 1 | |||
| Programs | 94 | Credits 88 of 94 · Award 93 of 94 · CIP 93 of 94 · Program 94 of 94 · Edition 94 of 94 · Source 94 of 94 | 2026-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture |
| Checklists | 94 | Credits 88 of 94 · Program 94 of 94 · Award 94 of 94 · Edition 94 of 94 · Source 94 of 94 | 2026-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture |
| Courses | 741 | Code 720 of 741 · Subject 720 of 741 · Credits 740 of 741 · Title 741 of 741 · Description 741 of 741 · Edition 741 of 741 · Source 741 of 741 | 2026-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture · Serve loaded 734 rows; 741 held |
| Policies | 10 | Title 10 of 10 · Section 10 of 10 · Text 10 of 10 · Edition 10 of 10 · Source 10 of 10 | 2026-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture |
| Agreements | 1 | Effective 0 of 1 · Title 1 of 1 · Type 1 of 1 · Source 1 of 1 | 2026-10-04 | ||
| Pathways | 0 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested, none found · Harvest | ||
| Comparability | 0 | Harvested, none found · Harvest | |||
| Frameworks | — | Gathered, not harvested · Harvest | |||
| Certifications | — | Gathered, not harvested · Harvest | |||
| References | — | Gathered, not harvested · Harvest | |||
| Accreditation | — | No harvest reader yet · Harvest | |||
| Academic calendar | — | No harvest reader yet · Harvest |
Catalogs 1
| Edition | Format | Source | Captured |
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| html | catalog.sw.edu | 2026-09-14T03:59:28.784552400+00:00 |
Programs 94
Checklists 94
| Checklist | Award | Edition | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 36 items |
| Advanced Automotive Technology | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 13 items |
| Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 20 items |
| Advanced EMT and RN Paramedic Bridge (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 27 items |
| Advanced Manufacturing (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 37 items |
| Advanced Precision Machining (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 14 items |
| Advanced Studies Certificate in Music (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 22 items |
| Advanced Studies in Science (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 15 items |
| Advanced Welding and Fabrication (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Adventure Destination Programming, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 15 items |
| Appalachian Studies (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 6 items |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 9 items |
| Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Appalachian Studies Major | Associate of Arts | 2026-2027 | 10 groups · 49 items |
| Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Fine Arts Major | Associate of Arts | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 32 items |
| Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Music Major | Associate of Arts | 2026-2027 | 9 groups · 52 items |
| Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology Major | Associate of Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 32 items |
| Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health Major | Associate of Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 35 items |
| Associate of Science, Pre-Medical Major | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 11 groups · 54 items |
| Automotive Diagnostics and Repair (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 15 items |
| Bookkeeping (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 14 items |
| Building Trades, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Business Administration (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 33 items |
| Business Management (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 34 items |
| CAM and CADD Fundamentals (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 10 items |
| CNC and Machine Operations (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Computed Tomography (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 14 items |
| Computer Repair Technician (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 7 items |
| Computer Science, AS | AS | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 31 items |
| Criminal Justice, AAS | AAS | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 33 items |
| Criminal Justice, AAS (Accelerated) | AAS | 2026-2027 | 14 groups · 32 items |
| Crisis, Emergency, Disaster Management, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 10 items |
| Cybersecurity (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Cybersecurity and Networking Fundamentals (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 6 items |
| Diesel Repair, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Digital Media, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 5 items |
| Early Childhood Development (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 30 items |
| Early Childhood Education (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 9 items |
| Early Childhood Infant and Toddler (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 9 items |
| Education (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 33 items |
| Electrical Electronics (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 37 items |
| Electrical Installation (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Electricity Fundamentals, CSC | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 9 items |
| Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 10 groups · 49 items |
| Emergency Medical Technician (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 6 items |
| Emergency Medical Technician Plus (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 8 items |
| Engineering (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 15 groups · 72 items |
| Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 40 items |
| Environmental Science, Science (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 31 items |
| General Studies (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 10 groups · 48 items |
| Geographic Information Systems (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 7 groups · 26 items |
| Grief and Bereavement Counseling (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Guide Essentials (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 8 items |
| Health Sciences (Certificate) | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC (Certificate) | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 27 items |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 24 items |
| Heavy Equipment Operations, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 8 items |
| Human Services Technology (Certificate) | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 32 items |
| Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology, CSC | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 7 items |
| Industrial Maintenance (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Information Systems Technology (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 11 groups · 78 items |
| Information Technology and Business Fundamentals (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 6 items |
| Information Technology, AS | AS | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 32 items |
| Law Enforcement (Certificate) | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 19 items |
| Leadership and Entrepreneurship (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 14 items |
| Liberal Arts (AA) | Associates of Arts | 2026-2027 | 9 groups · 55 items |
| LPN to RN Transition (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 28 items |
| Management Specialist (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 12 items |
| Manufacturing Fabrication (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 12 items |
| Mechatronics (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Medical Coding (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 15 items |
| Mental Health (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 13 groups · 46 items |
| Nursing (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 11 groups · 40 items |
| Nursing Track 3: Part-Time Evening-Weekend Program | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 17 groups · 49 items |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 13 groups · 45 items |
| Outdoor Interpretation and Education (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 7 items |
| Outdoor Recreation (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 20 items |
| Phlebotomy (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 15 items |
| Practical Nursing (Certificate) | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 31 items |
| Pre-Engineering (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Precision Machining (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Radiography (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 12 groups · 43 items |
| Recreational Ecology, CSC | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 18 items |
| Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Science (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 13 groups · 63 items |
| Semi-Automated Welding (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 7 items |
| Social Science, (AS) | Associates of Sciences | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 32 items |
| Sports Management, (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 15 items |
| Substance Abuse (AAS) | Associate of Applied Science | 2026-2027 | 12 groups · 87 items |
| Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor (Certificate) | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 9 groups · 47 items |
| Uniform Certificate of General Studies | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 12 groups · 94 items |
| Visual Art, CSC | Visual Art, CSC | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 22 items |
| Welding (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 16 items |
| Welding (Diploma) | Diploma | 2026-2027 | 8 groups · 38 items |
| Welding Fundamentals (CSC) | Career Studies Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 8 items |
Courses 741
| Subject | Courses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | 10 | |
| ADJ | 16 | |
| AIR | 9 | |
| ART | 28 | |
| ASL | 2 | |
| AUT | 19 | |
| BAK | 2 | |
| BIO | 8 | |
| BLD | 10 | |
| BUS | 21 | |
| CHD | 13 | |
| CHM | 8 | |
| CSC | 4 | |
| CST | 3 | |
| CUL | 12 | |
| DAN | 2 | |
| DRF | 6 | |
| DSL | 6 | |
| ECO | 3 | |
| EDU | 4 | |
| EGR | 18 | |
| ELE | 14 | |
| EMS | 30 | |
| ENE | 3 | |
| ENG | 21 | |
| ENV | 5 | |
| ETR | 4 | |
| FIN | 1 | |
| FOR | 7 | |
| FRE | 4 | |
| FST | 4 | |
| GEO | 3 | |
| GIS | 6 | |
| GOL | 3 | |
| HCT | 8 | |
| HIM | 2 | |
| HIS | 10 | |
| HIT | 2 | |
| HLT | 16 | |
| HMS | 24 | |
| HRI | 19 | |
| HUM | 5 | |
| HVE | 2 | |
| IND | 2 | |
| ITD | 1 | |
| ITE | 18 | |
| ITN | 12 | |
| ITP | 9 | |
| MAC | 14 | |
| MDL | 2 | |
| MEC | 4 | |
| MEN | 6 | |
| MKT | 4 | |
| MTH | 16 | |
| MUS | 40 | |
| NAS | 10 | |
| NSG | 12 | |
| OCT | 13 | |
| PBS | 5 | |
| PED | 36 | |
| PHI | 4 | |
| PHT | 2 | |
| PHY | 7 | |
| PLS | 2 | |
| PNE | 15 | |
| PSY | 6 | |
| RAD | 21 | |
| REL | 1 | |
| RPK | 18 | |
| SAF | 2 | |
| SDV | 10 | |
| SOC | 5 | |
| SPA | 6 | |
| WEL | 20 | |
| No subject | 21 | Harvest read no subject for these courses · Harvest |
Policies 10
| Title | Section | Text | Edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification of Students | transfer_credit | Transferred credits are included, providing they apply toward the requirements of the student’s curriculum. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Evaluating Progress | transfer_credit | Attempted credits from all enrollment periods at the College plus all applicable transfer credits are counted; whether or not the student received financial aid for those terms is of no consequence. Credits officially accepted in transfer will be counted in determining the maximum number of allowable semester credit hours for financial aid eligibility. Transfer credits are excluded from GPA evaluation. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Evaluation of Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Evaluation of Transfer Credit The following factors will be considered in the evaluation of credits for transfer: Breadth, depth and rigor of course content as evidenced by course syllabi, prerequisites, placement test scores, exit requirements, student portfolios, textbooks, writing or oral communication requirements, grading standards, catalog descriptions, etc. Qualifications of the faculty member(s) providing the instruction Age of credits Recommendations through other established credit assessment bodies (e.g., ACE) Applicability to the student’s program of study Institutional accreditation via other professional assessment/accrediting bodies (e.g., AMA, NLN, state agency) Secondary documentation of course competencies (e.g., professional certification, standardized exam scores, etc.) In some cases, additional information may be requested. For graduation purposes, at least 25% of a student’s credits must be achieved through coursework at SWCC. ******* General Education Program Southwest Virginia Community College requires a broad general education for all degree, certificate and diploma seeking students. General education is referred to as those phases of non-specialized and non-vocational education which represent one’s accumulated knowledge and which should be the common possession of all educated citizens. A comprehensive general education program is designed to prepare the student for effective participation in his/her community regardless of his/her role in the community. Therefore, a course of study should include appropriate academic subjects and supplementary activities whereby the student achieves competency not only for a vocation, but with a better understanding of himself/herself and a higher regard for others. The stated goals of the | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| General Credit Transfer Policies | transfer_credit | Students may transfer credits from other institutions into Southwest Virginia Community College; however, at least 25% of the degree or certificate program credit must be earned at Southwest Virginia Community College (also known as “courses in residence”). Transfer coursework, credits-by-exam, and credits for prior learning cannot be used to satisfy the course residency requirement.Note: Southwest Virginia Community College reviews courses and has the right not to accept all or any part of the previously earned credit. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Guaranteed Admission Agreements Make It Easy to Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Guaranteed Admission Agreements Make It Easy to Transfer Credits The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) maintains system-wide credit transfer agreements that are available to students at all VCCS community colleges, including Southwest Virginia Community College. With the AA & AS Degrees, the Southwest graduate should transfer with junior status to the majority of senior institutions. Contact Dr. Susie Mullins, Chief Transfer Officer, for more information. Call (276)964-7231, or send an email to susie.mullins@sw.edu . If you are interested in a medical field, SWCC has a robust pre-med program and agreements with many professional schools including Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry. Learn more at the Science-Math Department website. Information about transferring to colleges/universities in the state of Virginia can be found at the Transfer VA Website . Transfer Information for Out-of-State Colleges/Universities | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| LPN to RN Transition: | transfer_credit | Transfer of Nursing Credit: Students seeking to transfer credit from nursing programs at other institutions will be considered on an individual basis. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Notes and Additional Curriculum Options | transfer_credit | If transferring credits do not satisfy the First Writing Requirement, UVA agrees to accept and apply credits toward student graduation requirements, but students will be required to take an institutional writing course. Precalculus may not satisfy a general education requirement and may not earn transfer credit. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Occupational Objectives: | prior_learning | Advanced Standing for Practicing Phlebotomists: Persons who have been certified by a national agency as a phlebotomist or who have extensive experience in phlebotomy may seek advanced standing for Coordinated Practice in Phlebotomy. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Program Requirements: | transfer_credit | The student should also consult with his/her faculty advisor at SWCC concerning the selection of electives in order to facilitate the transfer of credits. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
| Transfer Information | transfer_credit | Guaranteed Admission Agreements Make It Easy to Transfer Credits How to Request an Official SWCC Transcript Transferring TO Southwest Virginia Community College The College Catalog contains information on Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit at Southwest. Southwest Virginia Community College makes it convenient and easy for you to transfer credits to almost any bachelor’s degree program you desire. Most private and out-of-state colleges accept our transfer credits, too, so you can continue your education almost anywhere. You can transfer up to 60 credits from SWCC-half the total you need for a bachelor’s degree. * You’ll earn high-quality transfer credits that are widely accepted. | 2026-2027 | catalog.sw.edu |
Agreements 1
| Title | Type | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Information | guaranteed-admission | catalog.sw.edu |
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Every fact on this page is from Southwest Virginia Community College's own published catalog, cited where it appears. Read from CourseShelf publish 59, built 2026-10-04.