Transient (Visiting) Student's Checklist

This student attends another college and plans to enroll temporarily at Southwest and then return to the home institution. A visiting student must be in an approved degree program (degree seeking) to receive financial aid. The COMPASS™ test may be required if your course selection has a prerequisite of English or Math.

Submit Online Application

• Apply Online for Southwest

Pay Your $10 Application Fee

• Payment Options

Create Your Southwest Student Account and Email

1. Go to www.southwest.tn.edu
2. Click on "On-line Services" Saluqi Dog
3. Go to "Log In Help"
4. Enter information in appropriate boxes
5. Your username will appear. (jsmith) or (jsmith2)
6. To set up your Southwest Student Account, follow the directions and create a password. Keep your password in a secure location.
7. To access your student account, repeat steps 1 and 2.

• Setting this account also creates your email (example: jsmith@southwest.tn.edu)
• For assistance with accessing your email account, contact the Help Desk at 901-333-4357 (HELP).

Proof of Pre-Registration

Request all previously attended college transcripts be sent to:

Transfer Credit

Approved transfer credit can be found under "Student Records" in your Southwest student account; transfer courses will be accepted only for intended major

Proof of Immunization

• Certificate of Immunization Proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Hepatitis B Immunization Health History Form
• Immunizations Required Under Tennessee State Law

Student Disability Services

• Visit the Student Disibility Services website for complete information.

Register for Classes

• Registration Information

Financial Aid

• Complete a "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." Southwest's school code is 010439
• Financial Aid @ Southwest, Applying for Financial Aid

Pay For Classes

• Payment Options

Southwest Identification (ID) Card

Obtain Southwest Identification (ID) Card at Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs.

Campus Parking

• Obtain a required Parking Hang Tag from the office of Police Services/Public Safety.

Purchase Textbooks

• Print your "Detail Class Schedule" from your Southwest student account and take it to the bookstore or purchase books online at efollett.com.
• Regents online degree students should visit Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) for course and book information.

Report to Class

• Your "Detail Class Schedule" from Southwest student account contains the time and location of your classes. For additional assistance view How to Read the Schedule.
• Students are expected to attend all classes.

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For further assistance, call Admissions at 901-333-5924.