The Spartans have a tradition of graduating quality players to continue on at four-year institutions throughout the country. Southwestern volleyball players who have continued their careers include:
| Name | School | Level | Years at SWCC |
| Anyelainy Araujo Vizcaino | Mercy College | NCAA II | 2021-22 |
| Florence Omodayo | Central State University | NCAA II | 2020-22 |
| Deniz Tuncer | Lee University | NCAA II | 2020-22 |
| Brooke Halterman | Peru State College | NAIA | 2019-21 |
| Kelcie Gaines | Peru State College | NAIA | 2019-20 |
| Kailey Miracky | Peru State College | NAIA | 2016-18 |
| Jacy Stoaks | Grand View University | NAIA | 2016-18 |
| Elley Neuzil | William Penn University | NAIA | 2008-10 |
| Sam Bennett | Florida Memorial University | NAIA | 2007-09 |
| Stephanie Bower | Southeastern University - Florida | NAIA | 2006-08 |
| Ashtyn Neill | Grand View University | NAIA | 2006-08 |
| Kim Humpal | Upper Iowa University | NCAA II | 2005-07 |
| Bobbi Tennant | Grand View University | NAIA | 2005-07 |
| Juliana Souza | Graceland University | NAIA | 2005-07 |
| Greta Billerbeck | Brownsville University (now Univ. of Texas - Rio Grande Valley) | NCAA I | 2004-06 |
| Darrah Dawson | William Penn University | NAIA | 2003-05 |
| Stacie Suntken | Avila University | NAIA | 2003-05 |
| Danielle Gunderson | Briar Cliff University | NAIA | 2003-05 |
| Rachel Salvo | Friends University | NAIA | 2003-05 |
| Janey Michel | Simpson College | NCAA III | 2003-05 |
| Darcy Gross | Dana College (now closed) | NAIA | 2003-05 |
| Megan Johansen | Nova Southeastern University | NCAA II | 2002-04 |
| Jennifer Schnoes | Buena Vista University | NCAA III | 2001-03 |
| Melissa Blessington | Grand View University | NAIA | 2001-03 |
| Kristin Lickiss | Drake University | NCAA I | 2000-02 |
| Holli Gillette | Northwest Missouri State University | NCAA II | 2000-02 |
| Lisa Barslou | Missouri Western State University | NCAA II | 2000-02 |
| Amber Tucker | Rockhurst College | NCAA II | 1999-01 |
| Kelly Campbell | Drake University | NCAA I | 1998-00 |
| Brianne Schneider | Lincoln Memorial University | NCAA II | 1998-00 |
| Michelle Rowe | Fort Lewis College | NCAA II | 1997-99 |
| Jodi Winchell | Fort Lewis College | NCAA II | 1997-99 |
| Katy Thompson | Northwest Missouri State University | NCAA II | 1997-99 |
| Laura Block | Simpson College | NCAA III | 1996-98 |
| Virginia Hoss | Iowa State University | NCAA I | 1995-97 |
| Alicia Ruble | Southern Arkansas University | NCAA I | 1995-97 |
| Amy Jenkins | Buena Vista University | NCAA III | 1995-97 |
| Kate Burrell | Fort Hays State University | NCAA II | 1994-96 |
| Kari McIlrath | Fort Hays State University | NCAA II | 1994-96 |
| Kari Slickers | Wayne State College | NCAA II | 1994-96 |
| Mindy Shaull | Eastern Kentucky University | NCAA I | 1993-95 |
| Heidi Higginbotham | Creighton University | NCAA I | 1993-95 |
| Kara Thompson | Rockhurst College | NCAA II | 1993-95 |
| Sandy Thompson | Cameron University | NCAA II | 1993-95 |
| Tammy Andersen | Missouri Western State University | NCAA II | 1992-94 |
| Angie Lantz | Southern Arkansas University | NCAA I | 1992-94 |
| Kristin Smith | Southern Arkansas University | NCAA I | 1990-92 |
| Jenny Woodard | Missouri Western State University | NCAA II | 1990-92 |
| Sarah Williams | Northwest Missouri State University | NCAA II | 1990-92 |
| Jodi Newman | Drake University | NCAA I | 1989-91 |
| Cheryl West | Dana College (now closed) | NAIA | 1987-89 |
| Julie Hummel | William Penn University | NAIA | 1987-89 |
| Tracy Newman | Grand View University | NAIA | 1987-89 |
This may not be a complete list as we work to piece together the missing puzzles. If you have an update or addition, please email Doug North at north@swcciowa.edu or encourage that individual to complete our Athletic Alumni Update Form.