SMU is proud to be the institution of choice for so many undergraduate and graduate students who served or are serving in our country’s armed forces. We want to be part of your story as you pursue your goals. We salute your dedication and value your experiences and commitment to education, all of which make our campus community stronger for all. We welcome applications for admission from current or veteran service members as well as their family members.
SMU is the best place in Dallas to complete a degree. With military benefits, you get the advantage of everything SMU has to offer. SMU will help you with connections and knowledge that will help you grow your career.
— Hayley Lambert ’20, ’24, BBA in finance; MBA candidate (U.S. Air Force)
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Undergraduate
You can apply as a first-year student if you have not completed college-level courses at an accredited college or university. You can apply as a transfer student if you have completed college-level courses.
Transfer students must have completed a college-level math course if it has been more than three years since high school graduation.
NO APPLICATION FEE! SMU automatically waives the application fee for ALL undergraduate U.S. military veteran applicants.
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Graduate
The Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies is dedicated to elevating graduate education with an emphasis on strengthening research-intensive doctoral programs. New competitive fellowships and access to emergent technologies give SMU graduate students the support they need to perform impactful research for a better world.
SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE)
If it is not possible for you to be a full-time student in pursuit of a degree at this time, we understand. That is why we encourage you to consider SMU Continuing and Professional Education to earn industry-respected certificates that will give you an edge in the workforce.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides education benefits to eligible service members, veterans, and their dependents or survivors. The SMU Registrar’s Office certifies enrollment and assists SMU students using their VA education benefits. Most academic programs at SMU qualify for VA education benefits, making an SMU education accessible and affordable.
To receive education benefits from the VA, students must first apply for their benefits. The VA will review applications to determine eligibility. You can learn more about the various VA education benefits and the process for using your benefits at SMU by visiting our Education Benefits page.
Texas’ Hazelwood benefit cannot be used at SMU as it is only offered through public institutions.
Whether you know what you want or you just want to see what’s out there, SMU offers practically limitless opportunities to explore your options. With a variety of traditional majors and a plethora of new and emerging interdisciplinary fields, we're constantly expanding our degree programs to meet competitive demand in the global economy and your personal inquisitiveness about the world and humanity. Information about school-specific graduate programs is a available in the Related Links.
Learn MoreIf you were called to active-duty service and left SMU in good academic standing, your file will remain active for one year. While you may register in continuous enrollment at the University, all holds must be cleared prior to enrollment.
If your service period lasted longer than two regular terms (fall, spring), you are required to apply for reactivation.
When you are ready to return to SMU, please notify the appropriate University departments as soon as possible. This helps to ensure timely processing of enrollment, financial aid, housing and other documents.
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