Current Resident

All students living on campus want to make SMU feel like home. Residence Life and Student Housing provides access to services and resources to enhance your living experience on campus. Make a request, submit a work order, or learn how to get involved in your Residential Commons.

Review our housing processes and learn how to make a request.

Learn more about campus housing facilities and how to submit requests related to lofting your bed and maintenance issues.

Explore the wide array of amenities & services available for student living on campus.

Explore opportunities for you to get involved with life on the Hilltop.

View the primary, but not all, policies and rules related to living on campus.

Service Desks

There are two Area Service Desks on campus that serve the residential communities. Area Service Desks are open on Monday - Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturday - Sunday from 12pm - 6pm during the academic year, for lock-outs and general assistance.

Armstrong Commons building Exterior

The Southeast Area Service Desk (located in Armstrong Commons) serves:

  • Armstrong Commons
  • Crum Commons
  • Kathy Crow Commons
  • Loyd Commons
  • Ware Commons
Virginia Snider building Exterior

The North Area Service Desk (located in Virginia-Snider Commons) serves:

  • 3050 SMU Blvd
  • Boaz Commons
  • Cockrell-McIntosh Commons
  • Martin House
  • Mary Hay/Peyton/Shuttles Commons
  • McElvaney Commons
  • Moore House
  • Morrison-McGinnis Commons
  • RLSH managed fraternity houses
  • Service House
  • SMU managed apartments 
  • Thomas House
  • Virginia-Snider Commons