Your opportunity. Your education.

Congratulations on your offer of Spring Entry admission to SMU!

Success awaits at SMU!
Tell us you’re interested.*

*Completing the interest form is not a commitment. It just lets us know you‘re considering and interested attending SMU beginning spring 2025.

Show your interest

Show your interest
  • Spring Entry Interest Form*
  • *Spring Entry students should submit their interest form. Completing the interest form does not bind you to the program, it simply lets us know you are interested and considering this option. Submitting the form is required in order to receive a financial aid package.
Deposit deadline
First day of class at SMU
  • Mid-January

Spring Entry Brochure 2024

Timeline and important dates

EARLY APRIL – RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FALL EXPERIENCE OPTIONS.
If you applied for financial aid, your financial aid package will arrive after you receive more information on your fall experience options.

MID-APRIL – FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES RELEASED
Only students who have submitted the non-binding Interest Form and submitted both FAFSA and CSS Profile will receive a financial aid package. You will have time to review your financial aid before having to finalize your college decision.

MAY 1 – DEPOSIT DEADLINE
After you receive your fall experience options and accept your fall experience, you will need to submit the required nonrefundable $800 deposit by May 1. 

NOVEMBER – RECEIVE HOUSING INFORMATION
SMU Spring Entry students are required to live on campus during their spring term and their second year at SMU. You will receive an email from SMU Residence Life and Housing with instructions on how to apply for housing.

FALL – ORIENTATION REGISTRATION
All SMU Spring Entry students are required to participate in SMU’s orientation in January before beginning the first term at SMU in the spring. In the fall, you will receive an email with more important information and instructions for how and when to register.

EARLY JANUARY – ORIENTATION (REQUIRED)
This comprehensive orientation, completed virtually and in-person, helps you make a comfortable transition to university life at SMU. You will learn about academic requirements and expectations, campus resources and involvement opportunities; meet one-on-one with an academic advisor and register for spring classes.

JAN. 21 – FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
We can’t wait to see you take on your first term as a new Mustang!

Stay connected!

Your Mustang family is here for you. Reach out if you have questions.

Contact our office or your admission counselor or the Spring Entry Team with any questions. 

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General Information and International Programs:
Abbi Pfister-Soria, Associate Director of Admission/Director of Strategic Partnerships
Schedule a 1:1 virtual appointment
214-768-2058
apfister@smu.edu

Domestic Programs:
Jacqueline Ortiz, Admission Counselor
Schedule a 1:1 virtual appointment 
214-768-2058
jacquelineo@smu.edu

Gap Semester:
Jacqueline Ortiz, Admission Counselor
Schedule a 1:1 virtual appointment
214-768-2058
jacquelineo@smu.edu