SMU-in-Taos
  • SMU-in-Taos offers credit courses in the arts, sciences, business and other disciplines in a hands-on learning environment.
  • Enjoy learning amid the beautiful setting of SMU-in-Taos, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounded by Carson National Forest.
  • Nature’s bounty supplies you with opportunities beyond the traditional classroom environment with abundant space to explore, learn and grow.
  • Enjoy activities like hiking Wheeler Peak, white water rafting on the Rio Grande River or finding a special place for personal reflection.
  • SMU-in-Taos is located at historic Fort Burgwin, a reconstructed pre-Civil War fort and the site of a 13th-century Native American pueblo.
  • The majestic landscape, archaeological sites and cultural diversity provide a living laboratory for courses ranging from biology to geology, literature to history.
  • Small class sizes and outdoor activities – fly-fishing, hiking, biking and more – further enhance the Taos experience. Course offerings support most majors and minors.
  • The campus features an auditorium, classrooms, computer lab and library, giving students the resources to excel in their academic pursuits.
  • Paint a landscape outdoors, dig into archaeological research, and take advantage of the area’s natural history and the beauty of the American Southwest.
  • Learning goes far beyond the classroom as you soak in knowledge and culture through trips to local museums, historic points of interest and archaeological sites.

 

ANNOUNCING SUMMER 2013 COURSES!

Stop by our weekly Open House for more information!
Drop by, pick up an application and find out why students love Taos

WHEN: Held Wednesdays from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: SMU-in-Taos Office, 338 Laura Lee Blanton

PACK YOUR BAGS FOR ADVENTUROUS STUDY

Your destination is SMU-in-Taos, SMU's beautiful 300-acre campus in Taos New Mexico. SMU-in-Taos offers credit courses in the arts, sciences, business and other disciplines in an inspirational setting designed for adventurous learners. Our unique program is designed to provide SMU students from all disciplines with an amazing living and learning experience.

UPDATE: Applications Closed for May Term

SUMMER & FALL 2013 Dates

MAY
Arrival Day – May 15
1st Day of Class – May 16
Last Day of Class – May 31 (includes exams)
Departure Day – June 1

JUNE
Arrival Day – June 4
1st Day of Class – June 5
Last Day of Class – July 2 (includes exams)
Departure Day – July 3

AUGUST
Arrival Day – August 5
1st Day of Class – August 6
Last Day of Class – August 21 (includes exams)
Departure Day – August 22

FALL
Arrival Day – August 26
1st Day of Class – August 27
Last Day of Class – December 14 (includes exams)
Departure Day – December 15

SIGN UP for more information about Taos Fall Semester 2013.

What Students are saying...

"I’ve always disliked fishing. So when I went fly fishing [with my Wellness class in Taos], I found myself pleasantly surprised. I loved it! It felt like a dream to spend an entire day fishing on the beautiful New Mexico mountainside."

-- Monica, Sophomore Hunt Leadership Scholar, Unknotting the Line: A testimony to patience

"This month has been an amazing experience.  I came here knowing very little about nonprofit organizations – of which Taos has more than 200.  During my time in Taos, I have learned so much about the 501 c(3) filing process and the demands of running a not-for-profit organization.  Now I’m seriously considering pursuing future work in the nonprofit sector."

-- Peter, Political Science Major, Working on Taos Radio
WHEN: Held Wednesdays from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: SMU-in-Taos Office, 338 Laura Lee Blanton
FALL 2013
Application Coming Soon! 

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