Please check back in early October for updated information about J Term 2013.

J Term Tuition

For J Term 2012, regular undergraduate students will pay a reduced tuition rate of only $1,040 per credit hour, the same rate offered during the SMU Summer School program in 2011. The total cost for one J Term course is $3,120 and no other fees will be assessed (with the exception of travel costs for the "Synthesizing Nature" course). Parking is free on the SMU-in-Plano campus and no decal is required.

For other SMU students (certain graduate students, those enrolled in the evening bachelor’s degree program, etc.), J Term tuition will typically be calculated at the current rate being charged by the specific program in which they are enrolled.

Tuition is due no later than Monday, December 19, (same as for the spring semester) after which time a late fee of $150 will be assessed. If delinquent payment/late fees are not paid in full by Monday, January 2, students may be automatically withdrawn from the J Term program.

J Term Financial Aid

Students considering enrollment in a J Term course should contact their financial aid advisor.Most SMU Merit Scholarships are available in pro-rated amounts for 3-hour courses during J Term. However, need-based Grant, Federal and State funds are not available for J Term.

Interested students must apply for J Term Financial Aid by Wednesday, November 23, by submitting this form to the SMU Financial Aid Office (Blanton 119): 2011-2012 SMU UG J-Term Financial Aid Application

For more information about the Financial Aid Office, please visit the SMU Financial Aid website or call 214-768-3417 for assistance.Financial Aid Advisors are assigned alphabetically by last name.

J Term Refund Policies

Students must provide written notification of their drop/withdrawal to jterm@smu.edu by the following dates. Once we receive your official written notification, we will complete a withdrawal/cancellation form on your behalf and submit to Enrollment Services/Bursar for processing. Due to the intensive nature of J Term, NO refunds will be issued after Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

J Term Drop / Withdrawal Deadlines

Not attending class does not drop you from the course. You will need to provide written notification of your drop/withdrawal to jterm@smu.edu and also submit a withdrawal/cancellation form to the J Term program office—not your advisor.