New Student Orientation
We are thrilled that you chose Southwest Tech! The next step on your college journey is attending New Student Orientation!
New Student Orientation gives you all the tools you need to be successful at Southwest Tech, including:
- Receive and set up your Charger Tech 360 laptop.
- Learn how to use essential Academic Support Services at the Knox Learning Center.
- Meet your classmates and instructors.
- Learn about other student support services.
- Get your student ID.
- Order textbooks.
Spring 2027 New Student Orientation
Thursday, January 14 - In person
Monday, January 11 - Online
In-Person
SWTC Campus, Fennimore | Event Start – 8:30 AM (Check-In starts at 8:00 AM)
All times are in Central Daylight Time Zone.
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM | Check-In (Bookstore) |
| 8:30 AM - 8:40 AM | Welcome (Auditorium) |
| 8:40 AM – 10:40 AM | Faculty Meet & Greet / Charger Tech 360 (Cafeteria / Room 430) |
| 10:40 - 11:40 AM | Session 1 (Various Locations) |
| 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM | Session 2 (Various Locations) |
Online
Zoom (link emailed after sign-up) | Event Start – 4 PM
All times are in Central Daylight Time Zone.
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 4 PM | Welcome |
| 4:05 PM – 4:25 PM | Charger Tech 360 |
| 4:25 PM – 4:45 PM | Navigating Student Portal |
| 4:45 PM – 4:50 PM | Break |
| 4:50 PM – 5:20 PM | Schoology and Textbook 101 |
| 5:20 PM – 5:40 PM | Academic Support |
Sign Up!
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Questions or Cannot Attend?
If you cannot attend your program orientation date, or have questions, contact the New Student Orientation Team.
Email: orientation@swtc.edu
Phone: (608) 822-3262 (for those with a hearing impairment: (608) 822-2072)