Parents and Families

We partner with parents and families when their student needs it most.

Parents and families are an invaluable part of a student's personal and academic success, and they're integral when making important decisions. 

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    Submit a Caring Community Connection

    The Caring Community Connections Program provides support to students who are experiencing challenges by identifying and linking them to appropriate resources. If you are concerned about an SMU student, this is the best place to start.

    Submit a Concern

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    Release of Educational Records

    With certain exceptions, Southern Methodist University may not release any personally identifiable information from a student’s education records to any third party (including parents) without written consent from the student. However, students may grant access to their education records to parents and others through the “Release of Education Records” feature in my.SMU. Sometimes a release may help you support your student, so have the conversation and follow the outlined process.

    Learn the Process