Get ready for a fun-filled event where students and staff can come together to enjoy a loaded nacho bar, capture memories at the selfie booth, and participate in a variety of exciting activities! This is a fantastic opportunity to relax, mingle, and have a great time with the campus community. Don’t miss out on the chance to indulge in delicious nachos and make lasting memories!
Event for SWIC students and staff. Enjoy free food, music, and fun activities.
During the Red Bud Campus Enrollment Day, students will be able to enroll in summer and fall classes. Other departments such as Financial Aid and the SWIC foundation will also be available to answer questions. Financial Aid can assist with the FAFSA or other financial aid related questions. The SWIC foundation can assist with the scholarship application and can answer questions about the Top 20% scholarship.
To prepare for this event and be able to enroll, interested students should complete the SWIC application, set up their eStorm account, and submit transcripts.
Join us for a fun and engaging event where students can enjoy delicious pizza from Domino’s while sharing their ideas and suggestions on how to improve the student experience on the Red Bud campus. This is a great opportunity to voice your opinions, connect with fellow students, and contribute to making our campus a better place for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference and enjoy some tasty pizza!
Due to Spring Break, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day a few days early with cupcakes in the lobby.
Students on campus can enjoy a fresh donut in honor of Valentine’s Day
Students can enjoy a sandwich or wrap from Mi Casa and make their own Valentine.
For two decades, the Red Bud Campus of Southwestern Illinois College and Regional Office of Education 45 have partnered with local sponsors to present Art du Jour, a one-of-a-kind experience for talented high school art students. This annual event, held each Spring, brings together approximately 100 students to explore diverse artistic disciplines under the guidance of professional artists and instructors. From photography and painting to jewelry making and stage makeup, students engage in hands-on workshops and showcase their creativity through judged artwork. Many participants have gone on to achieve national recognition, making Art du Jour a highly anticipated tradition.
Belleville, IL – Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) is pleased to announce the expansion of Career Technology Education (CTE) programming to the Red Bud campus and the construction of a new seven thousand eight hundred (7,800) square foot facility.
The expansion of the CTE program to the Red Bud Campus will significantly enhance educational opportunities at the campus and the region, providing modern facilities beneficial for workforce training. The project aligns with SWIC’s strategic objectives to enhance educational facilities and meet the growing demand for career-focused education in the region. Proposed programs will provide learning and skill development in vocational and technical fields. The location of the future academy on campus grounds is strategically placed with building and programming additions in mind for the future, and ensures Illinois to be a change agent in the manufacturing sector. Construction of the new facility equipped with the latest CTE training equipment will support student enrollment across the southern Illinois region and boost the confidence of industrial partners—and the community—by illustrating SWIC’s dedication to and investment in these industries.
The Board of Trustees has previously approved a contract with Farnsworth Group for architectural services and with Holland Construction for preconstruction work for the project. SWIC is making a financial commitment that would amount to approximately $5.5M, with funding stemming from Series 2023 Bond proceeds sold in December 2023. Construction completion is expected by Spring 2026, weather permitting. SWIC anticipates serving students through the facility Fall 2026.
SWIC Board member, Tracy Vallett, Sub-District 1 – Red Bud, is excited for the new opportunities this facility will afford to students in the southern-most school districts in the region. She says, “I am thrilled to see the growth on Red Bud’s campus and am proud of SWIC’s commitment to accessibility and transportation. The opening of this new facility will provide a local option for quality education in trades and transfer programs. With the expansion of previously established programming to our southern district students, we will now be able to serve traditional and non-traditional students with training and education that helps them enter the workforce faster.”
Planned programming for the new facility will include the expansion of previously established programming such as Allied Health, welding, plumbing, and construction management while also offering a facility that is adaptable to new and transfer programs.
Campus will be closed for winter break from December 23 through January 1. Campus offices will reopen January 2.
