SMU Handbook for International Students and Visiting Scholars
2005-2006
 

Table of Contents

Welcome to SMU
International Office Mission Statement
Letter from the Director
Global Connections
International Friendship Program
Academic Success
On-Campus Employment
Off-Campus Employment (listed under work authorization)
Purchasing Books
Dining Services on Campus
Safety
 · Reporting Incidents
· What to do if you lose your wallet or purse
· Phone Solicitation
· On-Campus Solicitation
· Tips for Tornado Season
Health Awareness
 · Health Insurance Handout
Health Care Treatment
· Non-emergency illness or injury
· Emergency/Life threatening illness or injury
· Pharmacies
· Map to the hospitals (click on the refresh button when you get to the map)
· Dental and Eye care
Mental Health
· SMU Counseling and Testing Center
· Culture Shock
SMU Libraries and Services
Other Campus Facilities and Resources
· Mustang Express (Free Transportation System)
· Images Copy and Print/FAX Service
· Computer Centers
· Center for Media and Instructional Technology (CMIT)
· Information Technology Services
· The Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (LEC)
· English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
· Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports
· Student Organizations
 
Welcome to Dallas
Housing Options
Telephone Service
Banking in the SMU Area
· Credit Cards
· Debit Cards
· ATMs
Cell Phones
Mail Facilities
Shopping in the SMU Area
· Food Stores
· Office Supply Store
· Copy Centers
· Discount Stores
· Storage
· Locks (If you lock your keys in the car)
· 24 Hour Restaurants
· Ethnic Food Stores and Restaurants
Dependent Information
· Public School for Children 
· Child care and preschool

Welcome to the U.S.
Public Transportation and Driving in the United States
· Public Transportation
· How to obtain a Texas Driver's License
· International Driver's License
· Texas Non-Driving Identification Card
· Drinking and driving
Social Security Information
Taxes

Student Responsibilities
Measurement Conversion Chart
U.S. Transportation Providers
Pizza and Other Food Delivery
Other Helpful Information
Maps
Useful Telephone Numbers