DATE: April 16, 2003

CONTACT: Kimberly Stark, (901) 333-4023 or (901) 489-4771 cell -- Marilyn Duncan, (901) 333-4247

SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS AT SOUTHWEST

Early registration for the 2004 summer semester at Southwest Tennessee Community College has begun and will continue Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., through May 14. Regular registration at the two main campuses is set for May 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Late registration will be May 27 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Registration at the Macon Cove Campus, 5983 Macon Cove, will be held in Nabors Auditorium. At the Union Avenue Campus, 737 Union Avenue, students will register in B-Building, room 106. Students also can register on line until 10 p.m., at www.southwest.tn.edu

On-site registration also will be held at the following centers:
• Millington Center, Naval Support Activity, Building 241, May 24, noon to 6:30 p.m.
• Whitehaven Center, 3035 Director’s Row, May 24, noon to 6:30 p.m.
• Fayette County Career Center, 13520 Highway 59 West., Somerville, May 24, noon to 6:30 p.m.
• Gill Center, 3833 Mountain Terrace, May 24-25, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Southeast Center, 5396 Mendenhall Square Mall, May 24-25, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Classes for the Summer I semester and the Extended Summer term begin Thursday, May 27. Summer II semester classes get under way Tuesday, July 6. Students who plan to attend Southwest for Summer II are encouraged to register during the Summer I registration period.

Current students must first see their advisors before registering. Transient students must complete the admission process, have documentation of course prerequisites, and have a copy of their college transcript. Individuals interested in attending Southwest should call the Admissions and Records Office at (901) 333-4194 on the Macon Cove Campus, and (901) 333-5924 on the Union Avenue Campus.

Southwest offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, Associate of Applied Science degrees for immediate career entry into technical, business, service, education and allied health fields, and technical and academic certificates to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the marketplace.

For additional registration information, call (901) 333-5000.