Admitted Ph.D. Students - Videos and Resources

Prospective Students

Visit SMU Virtually!

This is your one-stop shop for learning about who we are at SMU and what we can offer you as a new student. Scroll below to watch videos, access a virtual campus tour, and read resources that will help you onboard as you consider starting your studies at SMU.

Student Panel Q&A: Recording of Live Event (Spring 2023)

Meet four of our current Ph.D. students and hear about why they chose SMU and how they got settled into becoming a doctoral student. This presentation was live and recorded.

Panelists:
Juliana Antonio, Chemistry
Ryne Dingler, Physics
Jennifer Laffick, Art History
Emily Thompson, Computational & Applied Mathematics

Click here to see the 2023 Video

Fellowships Q&A with Dr. Rachel Ball-Phillips

Learn about how you can get started exploring your fellowship options before you even step foot on campus. Dr. Rachel Ball-Phillips, Director of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, answers questions and provides an overview of her services.

Click Here to Access Recording

Career Services Q&A with Dr. Rob Pearson

Meet our newly appointment Director of Career Services and Post-Doctoral Affairs, Dr. Rob Pearson, and hear about some of the helpful resources you can take advantage of a as a graduate student at SMU.

Click Here to Access Recording

Onboarding Checklist for International Doctoral Students

Printable Onboarding Checklist for International Students (PDF)

For I-20 document and request process questions, please contact the Graduate Application Processing Office at gradappmaterials@smu.edu.

Once you have received your I-20, please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services Office at isss@smu.edu or 214-768-4475.

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ESL Resources for International Mustangs (PDF)

Students who would like to additional English language instruction can partake in virtual and in-person workshops as well as one-on-one consultation through the ESL Office.

For more information about ESL at SMU, visit their website at https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Resources/Students/ESL/Programs/ESL or contact their office at eslcourse@smu.edu if you have any questions.

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SMU Graduate Student Housing Guide (Webpage)

Compiled from reviews submitted by our current graduate students, this housing guide allows new Dallas residents a chance to get virtually acquainted with popular neighborhoods around campus.

Disclaimer: this guide was produced by Very Apt, an apartment review and search engine site. SMU has no direct affiliation with this site.

SMU Graduate Student Housing Portal (Website)

Connect with other incoming and current SMU graduate students to find affordable and available housing near campus. You can also access a marketplace board to buy and sell furniture, books, and other necessities.

Students need a valid and current SMU email address to access the portal: https://www.veryapt.com/portal/9/smu-graduate-school

The Graduate Student's Guide to Living in Dallas (Webpage)

An overview of the benefits our city provides new and current graduate students. This guide will help you learn more about the culture of Dallas and get a sense of how to get settled once you arrive in the Fall.

Some videos may seem long, but they are divided into topics (listed below video link buttons). After you open the video, you can click on the topic title in the Table of Contents under the Speaker video to view that portion of the video. Of course, you're welcome to watch the full video too!

Videos should open in a new browser window. If you need to stop a video and return to it later, it should pick up where you left off.

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