Multicultural Community
Programs
Orientation of Minority Students: (OMS)
The purpose of the Minority Student Orientation is to give first year/transfer minority students and their families the opportunity to make key connections with SMU before classes begin and on a personal level. Students are exposed to resources on campus that will assist in their success at SMU. For more information, email Alicia Edwards or call 214-768-4434.
CONNECT Mentoring Program
A mentor program geared for first year and transfer minority students to support their transition to the university. Each new student is matched with an upper-class student to be resource and friend on the SMU campus. For more information, email Alicia Edwards or call 214-768-4434.
Multicultural Overnight Extravaganza (click here for the Registration Form)
The Council of Presidents for the Cultural Umbrella Organizations: Association of Black Students, Asian Council and College Hispanic American Students, invites everyone who wants to be part of the multicultural community and develop new friendships and lasting bonds as a part of the SMU Family, to our annual Multicultural Overnight Extravaganza. “MOE” takes place from September 11th at 5pm to September 12th at Noon. MOE is an overnight event held at Dedman Rec Center. Attendance is FREE if you complete and return a registration form no later than 5 PM on Friday, September 4. For more information contact SAMSA at 214-768-4583 or samsa@smu.edu.
Minority Academic Awards Ceremony
During the spring semester, SAMSA recognizes the academic achievement of all minority students. Students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above are recognized. At the ceremony, students are recognized for their hard work and dedication in the presence of their parents, family, SMU administrators, and their peers. For more information, email Alicia Edwards or call 214-768-4434.
Multicultural Awards Gala
This annual celebration held in the spring semester allows all of the multicultural organizations advised through SAMSA to recognize their members. Students and organizations receive the following awards: First Year Member of the Year, Upper-class Member of the Year, Executive Board Member of the Year, Program of the Year, and Organization of the Year. For more information, email Alicia Edwards or call 214-768-4434.
Diversity Education Program (DEP)
The mission of the Diversity Education Program is to train students to serve as peer educators on diversity issues. Students are selected each year to participate in diversity training. Training includes small-group discussion, games, simulations, case studies, and role-plays. DEP facilitators conduct diversity education games and simulations for student groups and departments across campus. For more information, email Ke'Ana Bradley or call 214-768-4583.