About SMU

Student Life

Student LifeResidence Life – Nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students live in 14 residence halls and two houses.

Greek Participation – Approximately 2,300 students are members of sororities and fraternities.

Student Workers – SMU employs 1,756 students, including 27 postdoctoral, 620 graduate and 1,109 undergraduate students. Others work thoughout the community.

Leadership – Students gain leadership experience through nearly 180 campus organizations and such conferences as DFW LeaderShape, hosted by SMU. A student serves as a voting member of the SMU Board of Trustees, and others serve on board committees.

Reaching Out – More than 2,500 student volunteers serve annually through approximately 70 nonprofit agencies. Students also participate in service-learning courses and Alternative Spring Break national service projects. The SMU Service House is home to 28 student volunteers.