Step 1: Decide which application deadline is right for you
Early Action: November 1
If you want to complete your application process early in your senior year, the Early Action deadline is best for you. Submit your application by November 1, and you will receive an admission decision by the end of December. If accepted, your decision to attend SMU is not required until May 1.
Regular Decision: January 15*
If you need more time to complete your application, then the Regular Decision deadline is best for you. Submit your application by January 15, and you will receive an admission decision by the end of March. If accepted, your decision to attend SMU is not required until May 1.
*Due to January 15th being a Sunday and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 16th, applications postmarked by January 17th will be considered for admission.
Please note: Both Early Action and Regular Decision applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships with their application for admission.
Step 2: Decide which application method is right for you
Step 3: Review the application checklist
Step 4: Submit application materials
Please mail all application materials to:
SMU Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
You are welcome to send materials separately; however, please be sure all materials clearly indicate your first, middle and last name, and your date of birth. We recommend that you make and keep a copy of all application forms for your records.
We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you better. If you have questions, please contact your SMU Admission Counselor or the main Admission Office.
Phone: 800-323-0672 or 214-768-2058
Fax: 214-768-0103
ugadmission@smu.edu
Office Hours: 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
You may pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee by sending a check payable to SMU to:
SMU Undergraduate Admission
PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
OR
You may pay online at the time you submit your online application through the SMU Online Application, the National Common Application or Apply Texas.
Thank you!
The SMU Admission Committee wants to learn more about your interests, hobbies, and how you spend your time. Please include the following information in your personal resume:
- Extracurricular, Volunteer, and Summer Activities. List in order of importance and indicate the amount of weekly time involved in your participation.
- Work Experience. Include position, company/employer, dates of employment, and weekly time involved.
- Honors, Awards, and Leadership Positions. List honors and awards and indicate grade level in which they were received. List leadership positions and include details on the responsibilities the position required.
Please have your official high school transcripts mailed to
SMU Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
Transcripts can be submitted electronically using SENDedu or Docufide. If you are using the Common App your counselor can submit transcripts electronically through the Common App Online Forms Center or through Naviance. Transcripts can also be submitted electronically for schools that are members of the National Transcript Center
Please have your official high school transcripts mailed to
SMU Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
Transcripts can be submitted electronically using SENDedu or Docufide. If you are using the Common App your counselor can submit transcripts electronically through the Common App Online Forms Center or through Naviance. Transcripts can also be submitted electronically for schools that are members of the National Transcript Center
You may pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee by sending a check payable to SMU to:
SMU Undergraduate Admission
PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
OR
You may pay online at the time you submit your online application through the SMU Online Application, the National Common Application or Apply Texas.
Thank you!
The SMU Admission Committee wants to learn more about your interests, hobbies, and how you spend your time. Please include the following information in your personal resume:
- Extracurricular, Volunteer, and Summer Activities. List in order of importance and indicate the amount of weekly time involved in your participation.
- Work Experience. Include position, company/employer, dates of employment, and weekly time involved.
- Honors, Awards, and Leadership Positions. List honors and awards and indicate grade level in which they were received. List leadership positions and include details on the responsibilities the position required.
Please have your official high school transcripts mailed to
SMU Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
Transcripts can be submitted electronically using SENDedu or Docufide. If you are using the Common App your counselor can submit transcripts electronically through the Common App Online Forms Center or through Naviance. Transcripts can also be submitted electronically for schools that are members of the National Transcript Center.
Please have your official high school transcripts mailed to
SMU Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275
Transcripts can be submitted electronically using SENDedu or Docufide. If you are using the Common App your counselor can submit transcripts electronically through the Common App Online Forms Center or through Naviance. Transcripts can also be submitted electronically for schools that are members of the National Transcript Center.