NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND STUDENT SUPPORT

Links & Resources

Starting Points [Back to Top]

SMU
http://www.smu.edu

Telephone Directory
(214) 768 - 2000

Getting Started at Southern Methodist University
http://www.smu.edu/admission/home.asp

http://www.smu.edu/newatsmu.edu

These pages are dedicated to YOU, our first-year and transfer students, by providing links to important resources including Academics, Orientation, Finances, Campus Services and Student Life. These are two good places to start looking for the answers to some of your questions.

Academic Resources [Back to Top]

Academic Advising
Website: www.smu.edu/Dedman/advise
Phone: (214) 768-2291

Questions Concerning: registration, general placement tests, advanced placement test credit, General College requirements

SMU Information Technology Services
Website: http://www.smu.edu/its
Phone: (214) 768-4357

Questions Concerning: computer problems, repairs, installations, and email accounts

Learning Enhancement Center
Website: http://www.smu.edu/alec/
Phone: (214) 768-3292
Email: alec@mail.smu.edu

Questions Concerning: tutoring, academic workshops, skills and time-management assessment

Writing Center
Website: http://www.smu.edu/alec/wc.html
Phone: (214) 768-4253

Questions Concerning: paper proofing and development

Admissions [Back to Top]

Undergraduate Admissions Office
Website: http://www.smu.edu/admission/
Phone: (214) 768-2058

Questions Concerning: high school transcripts, campus tours.

Financial Matters [Back to Top]

Financial Aid
Website: http://www.smu.edu/financial_aid
Phone: (214) 768-3417

Questions Concerning: financial aid applications, notification of aid, deferment of payment, scholarships, grants, loans, work study, emergency loans, off-campus employment

Student Financial Service
Website: http://www.smu.edu/bursar
Phone: (214) 768-83417

Questions Concerning: billing, tuition, and fees

Student Employment
Phone: (214) 768-2414

Opportunities for New Students [Back to Top]

Mustang Corral: Retreat for All Incoming Students
Website: www.smu.edu/newstudent/corral
Phone: (214) 768-4427

For Parents [Back to Top]

Parents Liaison
Deanie Kepler
Phone: (214) 768-4797
Email: gkepler@mail.smu.edu

Parents Website: http://www.smu.edu/audience/parents/

Mom and Dad's Club
Website: http://www.smu.edu/momsanddads/

Student Services[Back to Top]

Dean of Student Life Office

Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Student Life
Phone: (214) 768-4564
Website: http://www.smu.edu/studentlife

Questions Concerning: student crisis issues, honor council, student code of conduct, emergency loans, general student concerns

SMU Dining Services

Phone: (214) 768-2367
Website: http://smudining.com

Questions Concerning: meal plan options, meal cards, cafeteria and dining areas

Services for Students with Disabilities Office
Phone: (214) 768-4557
Website: http://www.smu.edu/studentlife/OSSD_Facts.asp

Questions Concerning: special accommodations, testing

Residence Life and Student Housing
Website: www.smu.edu/housing/
Phone: (214) 768-2407

Questions Concerning: residence halls, housing placement, and roommate assignments

Multicultural Student Affairs
Phone: (214) 768-4580
Website: http://www.smu.edu/dmsa

Questions Concerning: ethnic minority orientation, ethnic minority councils, ethnic minority student mentors

Police Department

Phone: (214) 768-3333
Website: http://www.smu.edu/pd

Questions Concerning: parking, public safety, after-hour escort services, educational seminars

SMU Health Center

Phone: (214) 768-2141
Website: http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter

Questions Concerning: medical forms and medical clearance for registration, facilities, services, fees and charges, student group insurance plan

Pony Express Office

Phone: (214) 768-7669
Website: http://www.smu.edu/business_services/Aux_Services/ponyexp/

Questions Concerning: ID cards, DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) ID, check cashing, Pony Express Cash