Interfolio Use and Support

Interfolio is SMU's system of record for faculty affairs. The system contains three modules for faculty: Faculty Activity Reporting, Faculty Searches, and Promotion and Tenure. Each webpage contains explanations and resources to assist users as they interface with the Interfolio system.  

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Faculty Activity Reporting at SMU

Beginning in the fall of 2025, SMU will launch a new Faculty Activity Reporting System within Interfolio. A core team of associate deans from each school/college, as well as members of the Office of Faculty Success, the Office of Information Technology, and University Decision Support have been collaborating since January 2024 to make this transition as smooth as possible for SMU faculty.

Below you will find training guides, information sessions, FAQs and support contacts that further explain the FAR system.

Getting Started with Interfolio

To support faculty in the initial 2025–2026 launch of Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR), we’ve created a Faculty Checklist to help guide your transition. This tool outlines what information to review, where to enter your activities, and what’s actually required for university-level reporting. We strongly encourage faculty to also review the FAQs and Training Guides below, and to connect with their department or school leadership, as expectations and use of the system may vary slightly across academic units.

 

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First-time FAR user?

This FAR Orientation link takes you directly to a 45-minute orientation course. You can take the course start-to-finish or simply use the table of contents to find the section for your needs.
Interfolio Orientation
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Don’t have 45 minutes?

No problem! Start with this easy 5-minute overview if you need only a quick jump start. Scroll to the 4-minute video tabbed “Basics” and the 1-minute video “How to Submit an Initiated Input Form.”
5-minute Training
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Interested in creating a personalized CV?

This 10-minute session will show you how to create your own personalized template for generating a vita. Each school/college has adopted an "institutional template." You can also create your own.
10-minute Training
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Want to explore FAQs?

The Office of Faculty Success has curated a list of FAQs for questions about use guidelines at SMU.

FAQs
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Need more help?

Get help directly from Interfolio:

For all other inquiries: facultysuccess@smu.edu