SWU

SWU is an acronym that can refer to several distinct institutions, organizations, and concepts. There is no single universal meaning; the intended referent is usually clear from context.

In higher education, SWU commonly denotes Southwestern University, a private liberal arts college in Georgetown, Texas, United States founded in 1840. It offers undergraduate programs across arts, sciences, and professional fields and participates in NCAA Division III athletics. The university uses the SWU abbreviation in some branding and on-campus materials.

Another widely recognized use is 西南大学, known in English as Southwestern University, a comprehensive university in China. It operates multiple campuses and offers programs across humanities, sciences, engineering, and education. In China, SWU is a common shorthand for the institution in Chinese-language contexts.

In popular culture and fan communities, SWU is sometimes used to abbreviate the Star Wars Universe, a collaborative nickname for discussions and wikis about the Star Wars fictional setting.

There are other regional or organizational uses of the acronym SWU, depending on language and domain. Because of its generic nature, SWU typically requires contextual clues to determine the specific entity being referenced.