2026 Admitted Student Visit Day: Friday, March 6
Congratulations on your admission to SMU!
If you're still trying to figure out where to complete your PhD or MFA program, we encourage you to come to our Admitted Student Day on March 6, 2026, to meet your future professors, potential colleagues, and learn more about the campus community and what resources are available to our graduate students. This event is open to any student who has been admitted to one of our Ph.D. or M.F.A. programs for Fall 2026. See below for a schedule of events and details.
For departmental events, please contact the department contact, whose information is provided in the PDF of the schedule. If the format of this event changes, the Moody Graduate School will notify invited and registered students of any updates as soon as possible.
Directions
*How to Get to SMU: https://www.smu.edu/AboutSMU/Maps/Directions
*Event Registration Location: Moody Hall
*Parking: Please visit the Parking Services website for Visitor Parking, which includes maps and rates for garages and meters.
General Schedule
| 9:00-9:30 AM | Registration and Welcome--Snacks provided | Moody Hall Atrium | Check in at the front tables and enjoy a light breakfast before the day starts. |
| 9:30-10:30 AM | Graduate Student Panel and Q&A | Moody Hall Auditorium |
Introduction from the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, followed by panel of current and graduated doctoral students |
| 10:30 - 10:50 AM | Fellowships Q&A | Moody Hall Auditorium |
Presentation provided by Dr. Rachel Ball-Phillips, Director of Graduate Fellowships and Awards |
| 10:50 - 11:10 AM | Professional Development & Career Services Q&A | Moody Hall Auditorium |
Presentation provided by Dr. Rob Pearson, Director of Graduate Career Development and Postdoctoral Affairs |
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11:10 - 11:30 AM |
Student Life & Activities | Moody Hall Auditorium | Presentation provided by Zephaniah "Zeph" Bartie, Associate Director of Communications and Student Live |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Off-Campus Housing Fair | Moody Hall Atrium | Also visit with local property managers about apartment and housing complexes close to campus, including those highly recommended by our current students. |
| 12:00-1:15 PM | Lunch | Moody Hall Social Hub (2nd Floor) |
Catered Lunch Provided by the Moody School. Meet with current doctoral and MFA students to learn more about the graduate student community. |
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1:30 PM - |
Department Events | Various locations on campus | See available events by clicking the button above (PDF will be available soon). |
| ESL Information Session | Virtual Appointments by Zoom | Meet with Martha Kwon, Director of the Intensive English Program and ESL Program, for an informative intro into what her department can provide students who may want to take advantages of these services. If interested, please complete the registration form and we'll set up an appointment for you. |
Register
Although this event is free, we do ask that students register by Wednesday, March 4, so we can plan accordingly. Please click below to follow the steps to RSVP. Be sure to indicate any dietary restrictions with your RSVP form, as lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Stevie Otto, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions. for assistance. You are also welcome to contact your department if you have any specific questions about who will be in attendance that day.