SAES is a division within the Office of the Provost at SMU that oversees a wide range of academic support and engagement offices and initiatives.
SAES enriches the Mustang experience both inside and outside the classroom; we are dedicated to facilitating student engagement and academic achievement. SMU connects students to resources that allow them to thrive on and off campus.
Access key campus services and academic support across campus such as University Advising Center, University Testing Center, Student-Athlete Academic Services, and Altshuler-Learning Enhancement Center.
Key academic initiatives are transforming the undergraduate experience on the Hilltop. SAES leads the University Foundations Program, First-Generation Initiative, Pathways to Business and Industry, and SMU in Four.
Learning happens everywhere. You'll find your curiosity in one or more of our dynamic offerings like the University Honors Program, Mustang Scholars, President’s Scholars, Hilltop Scholars Program, Engaged Learning, and Rotunda Scholars.