AARO: Transfer students

AARO is the first part of the orientation process designed to assist you in making a comfortable transition to life at SMU. We have consistently received positive evaluations of the AARO program since it was first offered in 1966.

Transfer AARO is a one-day orientation program for students with 30 or more transferable hours who will be enrolling in Fall 2008.  Programs provide academic requirements and expectations, campus resources, involvement opportunities and the chance to meet current students.  During your AARO session, you will also meet one-on-one with an academic adviser and register for fall classes. Check-in for AARO will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the main level of the Hughes-Trigg Student Center.  

You cannot be advised or register for classes until your admission deposit is paid, and your final transcript from previous colleges and universities has been received and processed by the Division of Enrollment Services.  This process takes a minimum of two weeks.

Bring The Family!
We encourage all family members to attend AARO. In addition to attending some of the academic sessions with your students, we have planned some specific activities for parents and families.

Transfer AARO Sessions

Session 1 July 16
Session 2 July 25
Session 3 July 30
Session 4 August 6

AARO Fees

Guest $15