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.