Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa 🔥🚓🩺🚑 Fire Science | Police Academy | Nursing | EMT/Paramedic 🎓 Your future in service starts here!
Welcome to the Southwestern College Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa, the district’s state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to serve 5000 students. Located in Otay Mesa, only minutes away from the U.S.-Mexico International Border and adjacent to the future 905 freeway, we are perfectly situated to bring higher education closer to those who live or work in this area. The mission of the Hig
04/14/2026
✨ Stay on Track This Semester! ✨
Want to build habits that actually help you succeed? 📚✅
Join us for “Stay on Track: 5 Habits of Successful Students” and learn practical systems you can start using right away!
🗓 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 HEC at Otay Mesa | Room #4102
🎉 Refreshments provided!
📲 RSVP using the QR code on the flyer—spots are limited!
04/14/2026
Get everything you need for graduation from caps & gowns to exclusive SWC Alumni merch!
📍 Otay Mesa – April 21
📍 San Ysidro – April 22
📍 National City – April 23
📍 Chula Vista – April 28–30
03/27/2026
🌼 Spring Break is here! 🌼
Our offices will be closed as we take a short break. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Wishing everyone a relaxing and well‑deserved Spring Break!
03/25/2026
🎓 Heading back to campus on April 6? We’ve got you covered!
HECOM Academic Counseling Services will be here and ready to support you as you return from Spring Break 📚✨
Whether you need help planning your classes, exploring career or transfer options, or checking in on your EOPS progress—our counselors are available in-person & virtually to help you stay on track and finish the semester strong 💪
Don’t wait—connect with us as soon as you’re back!
03/25/2026
03/12/2026
🎓 Annual Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa Open House
Join us on April 23, 2026 for a fun, free, and engaging community event showcasing our Health, Wellness, and Public Safety programs and Student Services!
Come explore and discover a world of opportunities through hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, campus tours, a resource fair, and more. Whether you're exploring career paths or learning about educational opportunities, this is a great chance to connect with faculty, staff, and students.
📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 8100 Gigantic St., San Diego, CA 92154
Featured Programs:
• Nursing & Health Occupations
• EMT / Paramedic
• Police Academy
• Fire Science
• Continuing Education / Noncredit Programs
Bring your friends and family and see what the Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa has to offer!
09/17/2025
Join us for the next Police Recruit Workshop and learn what it takes to join the Police Academy.
09/11/2025
REMINDER: Scholarships are OPEN NOW! Don’t miss your chance to apply for fall 2025 SWC scholarships. Applications close September 30, 2025. Invest in your future.
Attend our next workshop, tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Lab 68-106!
swccd.edu/Scholarships
| Monday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 4pm |