Undergraduate readmission

What to know about returning to SMU

Students who withdraw from the University in good standing can re-enroll within a year without reapplying. After two terms, they must request reactivation with a personal statement. Suspended students must request reinstatement and provide a statement detailing how they have addressed previous challenges. 

For those seeking additional undergraduate coursework or a second bachelor’s degree, post-baccalaureate applications are required, with a minimum of 30 additional credits for a new degree. 

Students returning after attending other colleges must submit official transcripts and may transfer up to 30 credits from accredited four-year institutions, pending approval. Graduate students should contact their respective schools for re-enrollment details.

I withdrew from SMU. How do I return?

If you withdraw in good academic standing, your file stays active for one year, allowing easy re-enrollment. After two consecutive terms of nonattendance, you must request reactivation by submitting this document.

You must clear all holds prior to enrollment. You are strongly encouraged to submit a personal statement detailing why you feel prepared for a successful return to SMU. Processing typically takes four weeks.

I was suspended from SMU. How do I seek to be reinstated?

You must request reinstatement by submitting this document. If you left the University on probation, you will return on probation.

You must clear all holds prior to enrollment. You’re also required to submit a personal statement about how you’ve spent your time away from SMU, how you’ve addressed the challenges you faced, and why you feel you are prepared for a successful return to SMU. Processing typically takes four weeks.

I completed an undergraduate degree at SMU. How can I return to complete additional undergraduate coursework?

You will need to apply as a post-baccalaureate student by submitting this document. Typical processing time is four weeks.

If you’d like to earn a second bachelor’s degree, you must meet any admission requirements for your desired program and complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours.

What’s the deadline for reactivation, reinstatement and SMU post-baccalaureate requests?

SMU reviews requests for reactivation, reinstatement and SMU post-baccalaureate on a rolling basis. The review process for spring begins in early October, and review for summer and fall starts in early March. Processing can typically take up to four weeks.

The following are recommended deadlines:

I completed an undergraduate degree elsewhere. How can I complete additional undergraduate coursework at SMU?

You must turn in a Transfer Application. You must also forward official transcripts from the institution you attended via email to ugadmission@smu.edu or by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas TX 75275-0181

To transfer coursework from another institution, you must submit the appropriate petition.

I’m a graduate student. How can I seek readmission to SMU?

Contact your school of record directly.