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Public Trade School in Chula Vista, CA. Operating on a semester system.
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25K+
Total Enrollment
Trade School
Institution Type
11
Housing Buildings
Life in Chula Vista for Southwestern College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chula Vista.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$750
Cost of Living Index
83
Student Population
1,500
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
40
Public Transit
Cowley County Transit
Nearest Airports
Strother Field
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
57.2°F
Avg Snowfall
12.8 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Dining Hall
closed
Roy L. Smith Student Center
Closed for spring break until March 23, 2026[5][6]
Time Out Café
open
Building 27, near the Academic Success Center
Fall/Spring semester hours (Mon-Thu); breakfast, lunch, dinner options[3][7]
Tradewinds
open
In front of the Bookstore, near the Student Union Patio
Serves Starbucks Coffee; Fall/Spring semester hours (Mon-Thu)[2][3][7]
Java Jinx
Made to order items; uses flex dollars and Declining Cash Balance[1]
Stir and Bustle
Uses flex dollars and Declining Cash Balance[1]
Student Facilities
Chula Vista Library
Learning Resource Center (Building 64), 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Services: study spaces, computers, printing, scanning
National City Library
National City Higher Education Center
Services: study spaces
Otay Mesa Library
Otay Mesa Higher Education Center, Room 4210
Services: computers, study spaces
San Ysidro Library
San Ysidro Higher Education Center
Services: study spaces
Otay Mesa Open Lab
Otay Mesa Higher Education Center, Room 4210
Services: Windows computers
Parking and Transit
White-lined student spaces
surface • limited
Students park in white line spaces only. Permits required at all times, 365 days/year. 1-day $3.00, monthly $10.00, semester permits available. No guarantee of space; arrive early.
Visitor spaces
surface • limited
White-lined spaces. 1-hour $1.00, 1-day $3.00, monthly $10.00. Purchased online at SWC Permit Store.
Silver Strand State Beach (Crown Cove Aquatic Center)
surface • limited
SWC permits not valid. Free passes for registered SWC students at CCAC. Park in Lot #3, walk through tunnel.
Campus News
Latest updates from Southwestern College
Emergency Contact Information
For safety concerns, please contact campus police at 619-482-6380 or dial 911 for emergencies.
Cesar E. Chavez 19th Annual Scholarship Breakfast & United Farm Workers Flag Raising
Commemorates Cesar E. Chavez with a scholarship breakfast and flag raising ceremony.
Mar 19, 2026
Read MoreSecond 8-Week Session Begins
Second 8-week session starts; students should prepare for the new term.
Apr 6, 2026
Read MoreSafety Workshop Opportunity
Join our Super Tuesday workshops every Tuesday for assistance with financial aid applications.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Southwestern College
Spring Break (no classes; offices open)
March 16, 2026 at 08:00
Main Campus
Spring Break period with no classes but offices open, organized by the Registrar's Office. This applies campus-wide for students during Spring 2026.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Southwestern College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 11 of 11 known dorm and housing options.
Broadhurst Hall
Room types: private suite, double suite
Cole Hall
Room types: single, double
Reid Hall
Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom
Spartan Court
Spartan Hall
Spartan Suites
Sutton Hall
Room types: single suite, double suite
Wallingford Hall
Room types: double
Warren
Capacity: 4
West Hall
Winfield
Room types: double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@sckans.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026
Start: February 2, 2026
End: May 29, 2026
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