Affordable and Accessible
Southwestern offers students in Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings and all of Curry County the opportunity to take classes and complete programs at the Curry Campus.
With a full range of course offerings, students will be able to take the next step toward college success. Plus, students get the Southwestern advantage with classes taught by experienced professors. There is no out-of-state tuition. Our support staff wants to help you achieve all you can in the classroom and in life.
We offer general education courses, community ed courses, and programs, along with specialty courses in:
- Nursing and Allied Health programs
- Education
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Design
- We're also your link to university transfer programs
Check out our Academic Pathways to find a program that is right for you!
Remember, many of our certificate and pathway programs can be completed in fewer than 18 months. Our goal is to help students achieve academic success so they can have career success! Whether you're right out of high school or looking to change jobs we can help you find the right path toward a new career!
Located just outside of Brookings, at 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, our campus is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and scenic views. Take advantage of the convenience our Curry Campus offers. Visit us for a tour or schedule an appointment with an advisor today!
Questions? Please contact our Curry First Stop at 541-813-1667.
Sarah Cameron
I feel successful and capable of changing my life with my degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Knowing that someone out there is aware of me and my journey to obtain my degree is comforting, and it instills confidence in me to keep doing what is necessary, as I am still in the beginning of my two-year degree program. It feels wonderful to have your support as I further my education. – Sarah Cameron, Pringle Scholarship Recipient
April Talbot
I arrived in Brookings six years ago and have been very involved within the community in several different volunteer roles. Since moving here and more than 20 years after graduating high school, I decided it was time to begin college. Upon completion of an Associates of Science Degree at SWOCC, I will transfer to Eastern Oregon University’s online Accounting Program. I will use my degrees to further my career and to enhance my volunteer contributions in our community. I hope to serve on local boards once I have completed school. – April Talbot, Nature’s Coastal Holiday Scholarship Recipient
Caren Vastine
I have worked in the healthcare profession for over 25 years in a variety of roles, from medical billing to hands on patient care as a CNA. No matter what my role has been, providing compassionate care to patients and their families has been my focus. I look forward to continuing this in my next role as a registered nurse. – Caren Vastine, Curry Campus General Scholarship Recipient
Cara Dailey, Brookings Mom and Education Major
"I always wanted to do more."
Cara Dailey has worked in and around schools her entire adult life. As a bus driver, a teaching aide, in the library, in the cafeteria, and as an Aspire coach mentoring students at a local high school. All the while, homeschooling four kids and always working part- or full-time left Cara little opportunity for her own education.
“I always wanted to do more,” Cara said.
