RBC Fall Fest
2024-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | RBC Front Lawn, 500 W. South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Come and enjoy the fall festival. The festivities will take place on the front lawn and patio.

Octo-Boo Fest at Red Bud Campus
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Red Bud SWIC Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Octo-Boo Fest at the Red Bud Campus with trunk-or-treat, inflatables, photo booth, and more!

RBC Eerie Eats and Treats
2024-10-29 08:00 - 14:00 | Red Bud Lobby, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Halloween Treats and fun for SWIC students at the Red Bud Campus.

RBC Harvest Food Drive
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-20 16:00 | Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
The Red Bud SWIC Campus is hosting a food drive during the month of November to help fill the campus food pantry. Donations can be brought to the Student Development office.

General Election Day
2024-11-05 00:00 - 23:59
General Election Day – No Classes (College Closed)

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
College Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-28 00:00 - 2024-12-01 23:59
College closed for Thanksgiving break

Winter Break (College Closed)
2024-12-23 00:00 - 2025-01-01 23:59
Campus will be closed for winter break from December 23 through January 1. Campus offices will reopen January 2.

Shopping Carts Open
2025-02-01 00:00 - 23:59

Sandwiches and Sweethearts
2025-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Red Bud Campus Lobby
Students can enjoy a sandwich or wrap from Mi Casa and make their own Valentine.

We're Donuts About Our Students
2025-02-13 08:00 - 16:00
Students on campus can enjoy a fresh donut in honor of Valentine’s Day

Art du Jour 2025
2025-02-21 09:00 - 14:30 | Red Bud Campus, 500 West South Fourth Street, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278, United States
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.

International Women's Day Cupcakes
2025-03-05 10:00 - 14:00
Due to Spring Break, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day a few days early with cupcakes in the lobby.

Spring Break
2025-03-10 00:00 - 2025-03-14 23:59

Pizza and Perspectives
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00
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!

Priority Registration
2025-03-20 00:00 - 2025-03-21 23:59

Open Registration
2025-03-24 00:00 - 23:59

Red Bud Campus Open House & Enrollment Day
2025-04-03 10:00 - 18:00
Red Bud Campus Open House & Enrollment Day. Learn what programs and classes are available. Get enrolled!

Red Bud Campus Open House & Enrollment Day
2025-04-03 10:00 - 18:00
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.

RBC Spring Blast
2025-04-15 11:00 - 13:00
Event for SWIC students and staff. Enjoy free food, music, and fun activities.

RBC Grad Week Fiesta
2025-05-07 11:00 - 13:00
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!

Red Bud Campus Career Technology Education Building Groundbreaking and Open House
2025-06-06 10:00 | Southwestern Illinois College – Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, Illinois
Southwestern Illinois College is expanding its Career Technology Education (CTE) programming to the Red Bud campus with the construction of a new 7,800-square-foot facility. A groundbreaking event will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., coinciding with the Red Bud campus’s 40th anniversary. The expansion aims to enhance workforce training and meet regional demand for career-focused education through modern, adaptable facilities. The new building will support programs in Allied Health, welding, plumbing, and construction management, with room for future growth. SWIC has partnered with Farnsworth Group for architectural services and Holland Construction for preconstruction. Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2026, with classes beginning Fall 2026.

Southwestern Illinois College – Red Bud Campus500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, IL 62278

Veteran’s Day (College Closed)
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59

Pancake Art with Dancakes!
2025-11-13 08:00 - 17:00
Red Bud Campus, Front Lobby

Coffee and Clues: A Fraud Prevention
2025-11-18 09:00 - 10:30
Red Bud Campus, Performing Arts Room 198

Red Bud Lighted Parade
2025-11-28 00:00 - 23:59
RBC will have a float participating in the festivities!

Last day to apply for Spring 2026 Scholarships
2025-11-30 00:00 - 23:59

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 00:00 - 23:59
Donate to the SWIC Foundation!

The President's Luncheon
2025-12-04 11:30 - 13:00
Red Bud Campus — Dining Area

Campus Closed for Winter Break
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2026-01-02 23:59
