Transfer students should complete a housing application as soon as they pay their deposit. Students should apply by May 10, unless admitted after that date.
The roommate request deadline is June 1. Housing assignments for transfer students are made in early July and distributed to students in mid-July. Housing assignments are made on a rolling basis for students who apply later than early-July.
Effective Fall 2023, transfer students do not have a housing requirement. Assignments are made on a space available basis, with priority given to students who are 20 years of age or younger. Assignments are generally made in mid- to late- July. Students should prepare a back-up plan should on-campus housing not be available. If an off-campus lease is signed should email housing@smu.edu immediately to cancel their housing application to avoid cancellation penalties.