Entrepreneurship
Tapping business plan tips, a network of mentors and serious seed funding, startup-minded students aiming to transform their bold ideas into businesses get the edge they need to succeed.
Research
Researchers combined street-level investigations with SMU’s supercomputer power to reveal infrastructure deserts. Their study lays the groundwork for improving neighborhoods.
Homecoming
There’s so much that has changed on the Hilltop. Explore what’s new, get involved and stay connected with other alumni.
SMU and Dallas – where you can go all in on you
Unleash your potential in a vibrant community that uniquely positions you for limitless opportunities. The optimistic outlook of Dallas is at the heart of SMU, and our enterprising spirit has helped shape Dallas into a global gateway for people of all backgrounds who want to change the world.
SMU’s vibrant campus lies in the heart of Dallas.
With Dallas as your classroom, get excited about how far you can go when you go all in!
Video
Campus Tour with Students Ian and Abby
Join SMU Admission Ambassadors Ian Perkins-Smith and Abby Johnson as they tour the SMU campus. Featured tour stops include the Boulevard, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the Laura Lee Blanton Building, Dallas Hall and Fondren Library. Pony Up!
You Belong Here
See why applying to SMU is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success.
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Top 20%
SMU ranked in the “Best National Universities” in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges”.
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3 out of 4
3 out of every 4 undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 72% of students graduate without any student debt at all.
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#1
The Dallas area was named best big city for jobs by Forbes. SMU integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so that you build experience before applying for a job.
News
Paving the way to the future of visual arts education on the Hilltop, the SMU Meadows School of the Arts celebrated the dedication of its enhanced visual arts facilities on September 16, 2022. Donors led by The Meadows Foundation, Gene and Jerry Jones, Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers, and G. Marlyne Sexton and family will fuel creative discovery by future generations of artists, visionaries and scholars from across the world.
A $15 million commitment from entrepreneurs Bill Armstrong ’82 and Liz Martin Armstrong ’82 will enable SMU to break ground in early December for the Garry Weber End Zone Complex, the expansion and improvement project at SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium, home to Mustang football. The $100 million drive for the complex was launched in January 2022 with a $50 million gift from the Garry Weber Foundation, established by former Mustang football letterman Garry A. Weber ’58. The groundbreaking of the new complex is currently scheduled for December 2, 2022. Read the announcement.
How a grandmother’s inspiration is driving SMU student entrepreneurs Raleigh Dewan and Mason Morland
Data Science Scholars Program is opening career pathways for more women and underrepresented students
SMU Program to close financial gaps for academically gifted Pell Grant recipients.
Events
Fry the frogs pep rally
Friday, Sept. 23, 6 P.M.
Joins us at Doak Walker Plaza for a special football announcement, and stick around for free attendance to the men's soccer game or women's volleyball.
Family Weekend
Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 P.M.
SMU Family Weekend is a special event that provides an opportunity for parents to have fun, and learn more about SMU while experiencing life on campus with their students. Join us on September 22nd and 23rd! Learn more
Student Choreography Showcase
Oct. 4 - 7
The Division of Dance presents lunchtime performances of 10-15 original student-choreographed works in multiple genres including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop.
Exhibits
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
March 3 through December 31, 2022
Glimpse behind-the-scenes into the lighter side of life in the White House. At the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Learn more