In 1835, Col. William B. Travis penned a letter to the “New York Christian Advocate” calling for the establishment of a Methodist presence in the new Republic of Texas. Five years later, the first of Southwestern’s four root colleges was born from the vision of Methodist missionary, Martin Ruter.
Southwestern professors balance the highest level of scholarship with a serious dedication to teaching and collaboration with students. Our 26 academic departments offer 40 majors and 36 minors that prepare students for success in any field of professional (or personal) endeavor.
You probably know that there is not a direct connection between your particular course of study and a specific occupation, unless you major in accounting or education - the only two professional-preparation majors at Southwestern. For those fields, you actually take tests at the end of your studies to achieve certification that makes you eligible for a specific job. For all other majors, you have the freedom to craft your own career path, and out-of-class activities like volunteerism, leadership, internships and research/creative works help you develop and “prove” the skills necessary to be marketable for employment upon graduation.
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my study experience was inspiring and foundational. It not only strengthened my technical expertise but also ignited my interest in the management side of engineering. This is why I am now pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Management—to build on my engineering knowledge while acquiring leadership, strategy, and organizational skills that will help me lead projects effectively and contribute to innovation within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
My opinion about the university is it is a good university and I'm glad that I was able to go there. There are also a lot of good reviews this school has so I definitely recommend it to students. And from that, I don't have any bad reviews about this school since I have observed that this school is a right standard.
The school is quite challenging and your work has to be fast and confident at the same time. There are times I thought of giving up but I cannot.
The Office of Student Activities is an advisor, ally, administrator, educator and mentor to the students of Southwestern University. We facilitate learning experiences through new student orientation, leadership opportunities, student organizations, social activities, and other services that promote personal growth and the empowerment of students for success in our diverse community and beyond.
With varied living options—from traditional residence halls to apartments, both single gender and co-ed, throughout campus—and a central dining location, Southwestern offers a unique residential academic community to its students.
The Library Resources Department provides students and faculty with access to needed information resources through local and networked collection development, partnerships, loans, and collaborations.
Information Technology provides and supports all aspects of campus computing, audiovisual and telecommunications services. The staff work in collaboration with all of Information Services and the Southwestern community to facilitate the use of current and emerging information technology resources that promote excellence in teaching, learning and research.
Southwestern University Health Center strives to provide excellent medical services that promote physical and mental health, support academic success, and foster a healthy campus community. We recognize each student encounter as an opportunity for health promotion and education.
Much attention is paid to campus life at Southwestern University. We recognize that the quality of a student's life on campus not only affects recruitment and retention, but also has a significant impact on his or her academic success. On a residential liberal arts and sciences campus like Southwestern, experiences must be provided for a diverse group of students. We pride ourselves on Southwestern's ability to provide students with a personally fulfilling experience in the academic realm as well as in the area of student life. This strategy calls upon us to enhance our student life program and build an enriched campus environment, including both programming and facilities.
The Pirates, our Intercollegiate Athletics teams, compete in NCAA Division III basketball, cross country, track & field, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, men’s baseball, lacrosse, women’s volleyball and women’s softball. As part of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, the Pirates have won championships in baseball, softball, volleyball, women’s basketball and both men’s and women’s golf.
With over 90 registered organizations on campus, there are numerous opportunities for involvement outside the classroom. These organizations represent interests that range from student legislation to social activism, literary publications to Greek Life.
Southwestern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees.
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