Coming in as a freshman, I was pretty nervous because I live 600 miles from SWU. I knew that once I got here, I would be very far away from everyone and everything that I knew. I was quickly relieved because I learned that all the talk about the strong community of SWU was more than just talk. I grew close to the people on my hall, in my resident building, and met great people through joining SWU Student Activities. Many people have played a part in my coming to love SWU, and people have been very welcoming to me. I was even invited to spend Thanksgiving with a group of friends which was amazing. I have come to love SWU and the great community that is here, and I know that I made the right choice in coming to SWU.Julia Joyce
Class of 2019
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Submit your FAFSA
If you have not submitted your FAFSA already, this is the key to securing your financial aid.
Submit your tuition deposit
Your deposit secures your spot and allows us to begin building your academic schedule.
The tuition deposit of $200 is also applied as a payment to your account.
This is the next step towards becoming an SWU Warrior!
To submit your deposit over the phone, call the Student Accounts Office at 864-644-5520.
- Visit MySWU and log in. (See below for login help.)
- After logging in, click here to visit the tuition deposit form.
- On that page, please read the instructions and click “Click here to begin.”
Logging in with your SWU credentials:
- User ID: PreferrednameLastname (ex: JohnDoe)
- Default Password: lastname+lastfiveSSN (ex: doe12345)
The password is case sensitive and is temporary. You will receive confirmation of your credentials via email from the Office of Information Technology or TechSupport. If you need further help, visit MySWU Login Help.
Sign up for Future Warrior Day
As an incoming freshman or transfer student, your next step to becoming a Warrior is to attend a Future Warrior Day. This exciting day on campus will be a day to receive your student ID card, meet with financial aid, your future professors, and other new students.
Select your housing options
Whether you will be living on campus in a residence hall or living at home and commuting, you must submit your housing form or commuter form. If submitting the housing form, the $225 housing security deposit will be required as well. Resident housing will be assigned with priority given to students who pay both their housing and tuition deposits earliest! You will list your residence hall preference on your housing application.
Commuters
Please submit the Off-Campus Commuters Form to
or mail it to Southern Wesleyan University, Attn: Office of Admissions, PO Box 1020, Central, SC 29630.
Residents
If you prefer to mail in the housing security deposit by check, print and fill out this Housing Application Form along with the $225 housing security deposit check to Southern Wesleyan University, Attn: Office of Admissions, PO Box 1020, Central, SC 29630.
Learn more about our residence halls
- Visit MySWU and log in. (See below for login help.)
- After logging in, click here to visit the housing application form.
- On that page, please read the instructions and click “Click here to begin.”
Logging in with your SWU credentials:
- User ID: PreferrednameLastname (ex: JohnDoe)
- Default Password: lastname+lastfiveSSN (ex: doe12345)
The password is case sensitive and is temporary. You will receive confirmation of your credentials via email from the Office of Information Technology or TechSupport. If you need further help, visit MySWU Login Help.
Register Your Vehicle
As a student at Southern Wesleyan, whether living on campus or commuting, your vehicle needs to be registered. Vehicle decals are $25 and you must be registered before classes start. The decal will be mailed to your house and a temporary decal will be emailed to you.
Note: The vehicle registration for Fall 2019 will not be available until July 1, 2019. Please make a note to register your vehicle then.
Medical Services
Did you know we have a health and counseling center located on campus? Please submit your required medical history form with up to date immunization records and a copy of your medical insurance card. You can email your form and card to Lori Herron at , or you can mail them in to:
Southern Wesleyan University
Attn: Health Center
PO Box 1020
Central, SC 29630
For health services questions, please contact the Health Center at 864-644-5131.
New Student Orientation
Incoming freshmen and transfers will arrive on campus before the rest of the student body for an intentional time of getting acclimated to college life. This is also when you move into your residence hall. Your family is invited to be a part of a portion of this weekend as well. From getting to know your classmates and professors to learning how to succeed as a new college student, you should be ready to start at the top of your game!
New student orientation for Spring 2019 takes place January 5, 2019.
Fall 2019 orientation dates and info will be coming soon!
Learn more & register for Orientation
Connect with Professors
Now that you are accepted, connect with faculty in your area of study. Feel free to email a faculty member to discuss your major and coursework. If you want to change your major, contact Admissions so adjustments in your information can be made.
Any other questions?
Having trouble getting through the process? We are here to help! Get in touch with your admissions counselor.
| Elizabeth Coleman | 864-644-5566 | |
| Stephanie Fox | 864-644-5562 | |
| Kaitlin Messick | 864-644-5575 | |
| Caleb Southern | 864-644-5564 |