New Student Checklist

BY MAY 1

*Early Decision applicants - check your portal for your deposit deadline.

• Pay your deposit to secure your spot in the Class of 2029.

AFTER YOU PAY YOUR DEPOSIT

• Activate my.SMU Account.
• Set up your SMU email account (make sure to set the time zone to Central Standard Time).
• Check and accept your financial aid on my.SMU.
• Complete all components of the Mustang StartUp checklist.
• Verify your personal information on my.SMU.
• Fill out the Parent Information Form (complete as soon as possible after paying your deposit).
• Begin I-20 process (foreign passport holders only).
• Complete your housing application and license agreement.
• Please contact the University Advising Center with any questions.
• Complete required tutorials and forms in the online Canvas course.
• Request any necessary accommodations through the Office of Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies.

DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE

• Complete loan processing for Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS (parent) and alternative loans.
• Optional: Enroll in a payment plan.
• Ensure your final official high school transcript, dual-credit transcript, and AP and IB scores are sent to SMU directly from your high school or testing agency.
• Submit your ID photo.

DURING THE MONTH OF JULY

• Set up your parent(s) as an “Authorized User” on SMUPay.
• Set up Release of Education Records.
• Check your SMU email for other to-do items.
• Find your Residential Commons assignment via SMU email (email will be sent mid July).
• Check my.SMU for your final cost calculation and account balance (late July).

DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST

• Find your roommate assignment via SMU email (must submit housing application by June 1).
• Attend Stampede (in August before classes begin).

AFTER ENROLLING IN YOUR CLASSES

• Waive SMU Student Health Insurance Plan (if you have acceptable alternate coverage).

PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON CAMPUS IN THE FALL

• Pay your bill with the Student Financial Services Office (all accounts must be up-to-date before you attend class in the Fall).
• Read the SMU Student Handbook (updated versions available by July 1).
• Read the Community Standards, Fire Safety Guidelines and Student Code of Conduct (updated versions available by July 1)
• Register for or waive your parking permit.
• Check your SMU email for your mailbox number (this will be sent to your SMU email address in late July).
• Call or email your roommate (information will be sent to you in August).
• Mail your boxes to your P.O. Box on campus (beginning in August. You will receive more information in late July).
• Check your SMU email for other to-do items.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS

• Update your local address on my.SMU.

 

QUESTIONS?

Office of the Student Experience - orientation@smu.edu

Final High School Transcripts (June only) - ugadmission@smu.edu

Division of Enrollment Services

214-768-2058 | 800-323-0672