New Graduate Student Information - Fall 2021
We encourage you to check out some of the resources we have to offer below to help you stay connected with us before you start your courses at SMU. We are looking forward to meeting you in the Fall!
Summer Webinar Series
Connect with us and hear from our offices and current students about some of the resources on campus that can help you prepare for your start as a new graduate student at SMU. *Zoom links for events will be available the week of the event. Visit this page to access the events.
OVERVIEW ON CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING (CPT) & OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021
10:00 AM (CDT)
Session for international students who are interested in learning how the CPT/OPT process works at SMU. This session will provide an overview of the process and what you need to do to prepare. Hear from students who are currently participating and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Hosted by Office of International Student and Scholars Services and Joe Hoselton, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Meadows School of the Arts
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS WEBINAR RECORDING
MOVING TO DALLAS: VIRTUAL Q&A WITH CURRENT STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021
12:00 PM (CDT)
Are you currently looking for housing, but you're not sure if you're searching the right neighborhoods? Are you stuck on where to start? Hear from current students who can help provide helpful advice on how to start your apartment search and what things they appreciate about living in the DFW area.
Hosted by the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS WEBINAR RECORDING
FELLOWSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021
12:00 PM (CDT)
Meet the Graduate Fellowships Office and the Graduate Financial Aid Office and learn what types of aid you may be eligible for and how to connect with their offices.
Hosted by Dr. Rachel Ball-Phillips, Director of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, and Meredith Turner, Associate Director of Graduate Financial Aid
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS WEBINAR RECORDING
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Printable Onboarding Checklist for International Students (PDF) For I-20 document and request process questions, please contact the Graduate Application Processing Office Once you have received your I-20, please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services |
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SMU Graduate Student Housing Guide (Webpage) Compiled from reviews submitted by our current graduate students, this housing guide allows new Dallas Disclaimer: this guide was produced by Very Apt, an apartment review and search engine site. SMU has no |
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The Graduate Student's Guide to Living in Dallas (Webpage) An overview of the benefits our city provides new and current graduate students. This guide will help you |
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Welcome to Dallas - Quick Infographic (PDF) Designed by our current Graduate Assistant, this quick reference provides some specific information about |
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For the following types of questions, please connect with the indicated office(s):
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Confirming Receipt |
gradappmaterials@smu.edu | |
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Confirming Requirement and Deadlines |
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Government Document Check-In (International Students Only) |
isss@smu.edu | |
Graduate Financial Aid |
GradFinAid@smu.edu | |
Health Services |
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Health Insurance Questions |
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Health Records Requirement/Health Forms |
214-768-2141 healthcenter@smu.edu* |
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COVID-19 Vaccine or Testing |
214-768-2141 (option 1) | |
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School or Program Orientation |
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International Student Orientation |
isss@smu.edu | |
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Moody School Virtual Graduate Orientation |
smugrad@smu.edu | |