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What is Mustang Corral?
When is Mustang Corral?
Where is Mustang Corral?
How much does Mustang Corral cost?
When is the
deadline to register for Mustang Corral?
When is Mustang Corral
check-in?
How can I register for
Mustang Corral?
I already registered for Mustang Corral, where do I send my Medical Form?
When can I move in to my
residence hall if I’m attending Mustang Corral?
What do I bring to Mustang
Corral?
How do I get to campus to move-in
before Mustang Corral?
What activities happen after I
move in on Saturday, August 18th?
Where can my family and
guests stay after they help move me in?
What activities
happen after Mustang Corral and before school starts?
What is Mustang Corral?
Mustang Corral is the best way to connect with your classmates and SMU! In
addition to meeting your classmates, you will also get to know faculty, staff,
and student leaders who will teach you about the spirit and traditions of SMU,
as well as academic life. Mustang Corral is a three-day, off-campus retreat for
all incoming students. This is an experience you won’t want to miss!
When is Mustang Corral?
Mustang Corral is Thursday, August 21-Saturday, August 23, 2008.
Where is Mustang
Corral?
We use retreat locations located in the
beautiful Texas Hill Country.
How much does Mustang Corral cost?
You will be a charged a $300 orientation fee that covers programs including AARO,
Mustang Corral, and the Encore Series in your first tuition bill for the
semester.
When is the deadline to register for Mustang Corral?
The deadline to register for Mustang Corral is August 7th.
When is Mustang Corral check-in?
Check-in for Mustang Corral will be the morning of Thursday, August 21st at
Moody Coliseum. More details to come as Mustang Corral approaches!
How can I register for Mustang Corral?
When you register for Academic Advising, Registration, and Orientation (AARO),
you will have the option to register for Mustang Corral. Check the appropriate
box and the registration fee will be added to your final total.
I already registered for Mustang Corral, where do I send my Medical Form?
Please send completed medical forms to the following
address:
Southern Methodist University
New Student Programs—Mustang Corral
PO Box 750355
Dallas, TX 75275
When can I move in to my residence hall if I’m attending
Mustang Corral?
Mustang Corral attendees can move into their residence halls Wednesday,
August 20th.
What do I bring to Mustang Corral?
- Casual, comfortable clothes (90-100 degree weather)--We suggest T-shirts and gym shorts!
- A modest bathing suit
- Sheets, sleeping bag or some kind of bedding
- Pillow
- Towel and toiletries
- Shower shoes
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Tennis shoes
How do I get to campus to move-in before Mustang Corral?
- Special Air Travel Arrangements
- SMU has negotiated with American Airlines, the
official carrier for participants of AARO and Mustang Corral, to help
you secure the least expensive fare to Dallas. American is offering
discounted fares valid for travel within the United States. The special
rates are available only through the American Airlines Meeting Services
Desk at 1-800-433-1790 for individual reservations. You must indicate
that you are attending Southern Methodist University Orientation and ask
specifically for discount code A1368SS. Meeting Services will confirm
the lowest applicable fare, providing tariff rules are met. Fare
contracted is base fare only. Any Applicable taxes, fees, and charges
are the responsibility of the passenger.
- SMU has negotiated with American Airlines, the
official carrier for participants of AARO and Mustang Corral, to help
you secure the least expensive fare to Dallas. American is offering
discounted fares valid for travel within the United States. The special
rates are available only through the American Airlines Meeting Services
Desk at 1-800-433-1790 for individual reservations. You must indicate
that you are attending Southern Methodist University Orientation and ask
specifically for discount code A1368SS. Meeting Services will confirm
the lowest applicable fare, providing tariff rules are met. Fare
contracted is base fare only. Any Applicable taxes, fees, and charges
are the responsibility of the passenger.
- Ground Transportation in Dallas
Super Shuttle- Offers transportation to and from D/FW Airport for $25.00 one way for the first passenger and $8.00 for the second and third passengers. Super Shuttle also offers transportation to and from Love Field for $20.00 one way for the first passengers and $8.00 for the second and third passengers. For shuttle information and scheduling, call toll-free 1-800-258-3826. D/FW area call 817-329-2000, or supershuttle.com.
- Offers transportation to and from D/FW Airport for $19.00, plus $10.00 for additional passengers of the same party. Transportation to and from Love Field is approximately $18.00, plus $10.00 for additional passengers of the same party. Reservations 24-hours prior are required. For more information, call 214-841-1900.
- The cost is approximately $35.00 one way from D/FW Airport and takes approximately 45 minutes.
- Avis Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc. has guaranteed the best possible car rental rates available for SMU AARO participants. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-754-8878 (refer to Avis Worldwide Discount number B16001, or by visiting www.avis.com/meeting/tools.
What activities happen after I move in on
Wednesday, August 20th?
There will be a dinner for Students and Family Members the evening of
Wednesday, August 20th. Check back to our website for more details to
come!
Where can my family and guests stay after they
help move me in on Wednesday, August 20th?
Hilton
Dallas – Park Cities
5954 Luther Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
214-368-0400
Click Here to Make
a Reservation
What activities happen after Mustang Corral and before
school starts?
Students will arrive back on campus around noon on Saturday, August 23rd and
will have the afternoon to unpack and make a trip to the bookstore to get ready
for the first day of class on Monday, August 25th. Program Council will host
a big event in the evening on Saturday, August 23rd and on Sunday, August 24th students will attend their mandatory hall
meetings, the Common Reading Discussion, Rotunda Passage, and Convocation.
These traditional welcome events are a great way to start off the school year!
