Undergraduate readmission
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Returning to the SMU Community
Students who withdraw from the University in good standing may re-enroll within one year or two regular terms (fall, spring) without reapplying. After two regular terms away, a request for reactivation is required. A brief personal statement outlining your preparation for a successful return to SMU is strongly encouraged.
Students who were academically suspended must submit a request for reinstatement, along with a personal statement explaining how previous challenges have been addressed and how they are prepared to succeed upon returning to SMU.
Students who have graduated from SMU and wish to complete additional undergraduate coursework or pursue a second bachelor’s degree must submit a post-baccalaureate request. A minimum of 30 additional credit hours is required to earn a new or additional degree.
Requests for reactivation, reinstatement and SMU post-baccalaureate study are reviewed on a rolling basis. The review process for spring begins in early October, and review for summer and fall starts in early March. Processing may take up to four weeks.
Recommended deadlines for submission:
May term - April 15
Summer term - May 15
Fall term - July 15
Spring term - December 15
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.
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.
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.
If you attended any college or university after leaving SMU, you must forward official transcripts from each college or university attended since your last enrollment at SMU. Official transcripts from the institution you attended can be sent via email to ugadmission@smu.edu or by mail to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181 Dallas TX 75275-0181
Once you have matriculated at SMU, you may transfer up to 30 credits from an accredited four-year institution with submission of appropriate petition.
If you did not complete your undergraduate degree at SMU, please submit a Transfer Application.
For more information about the transfer application process please click here.
Contact your school of record directly.