EARLY APRIL – RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FALL EXPERIENCE OPTIONS.
If you applied for financial aid, your financial aid package will arrive after you receive more information on your fall experience options.

MID-APRIL – FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES RELEASED
Only students who have submitted the non-binding Interest Form and submitted both FAFSA and CSS Profile will receive a financial aid package. You will have time to review your financial aid before having to finalize your college decision.

MAY 1 – DEPOSIT DEADLINE
After you receive your fall experience options and accept your fall experience, you will need to submit the required nonrefundable $800 deposit by May 1. 

NOVEMBER – RECEIVE HOUSING INFORMATION
SMU Spring Entry students are required to live on campus during their spring term and their second year at SMU. You will receive an email from SMU Residence Life and Housing with instructions on how to apply for housing.

FALL – ORIENTATION REGISTRATION
All SMU Spring Entry students are required to participate in SMU’s orientation in January before beginning the first term at SMU in the spring. In the fall, you will receive an email with more important information and instructions for how and when to register.

EARLY JANUARY – ORIENTATION (REQUIRED)
This comprehensive orientation, completed virtually and in-person, helps you make a comfortable transition to university life at SMU. You will learn about academic requirements and expectations, campus resources and involvement opportunities; meet one-on-one with an academic advisor and register for spring classes.

JAN. 21 – FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
We can’t wait to see you take on your first term as a new Mustang!