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 2028

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
•  Read Peruna Passport (A digital version will be available, and a copy will be mailed to your mailing address mid-June.)
•  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 high school transcript, dual-credit transcript, AP and IB scores are sent to SMU
  (Send to SMU Undergraduate Admission - PO Box 750181, Dallas, TX 75275-0181)
•  Submit your ID photo

DURING THE MONTH OF JULY

•  Set up your parent(s) as an "Authorized Payer" on SMUPay
•  Set up Release of Education Records
•  Check your SMU email for other to-do items
•  Find out 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 out 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 Bursar's 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 PO 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