Resources and Involvement Opportunities

Parent and Family Programs

Join the SMU Parent and Family Experience Portal

Resource Links

We consider parents and family members to be a vital part of the SMU Family, and we salute your support and involvement in your student’s success. Below are some offices that will continue to partner with you in your student’s success. Just click the links below!

Academic Advising

Office of the Dean of Students

Student Conduct, Student Advocacy Support
Caring Community Connections

Dr. Bob Smith Health Center

Health and Counseling Services

FERPA/Educational Record Release

Hegi Family Career Development Center

Office of Wellbeing Education

Parking and ID Services

Residence Life and Student Housing

SMU Dining

Student Financial Services

Financial Aid, University BURSAR, SMUpay

Student Academic Success Programs

Disability Accommodations & Success Strategies, tutoring, academic counseling, First-Generation Initiative

Family Weekend

Looking for information on Family Weekend? Family Weekend occurs annually in the fall. The date is determined and announced at the same time as the fall football schedule. More information will be relayed via the SMU Parent and Family Experience Portal and newsletter. Be sure to sign up and stay up-to-date on our biggest family extravaganza of the year!

Learn More About Family Weekend

Involvement Opportunities

Attend Family Weekend in the Fall and Founders’ Day in the Spring
Post job vacancies and internships on SMU’s job board SMU 12twenty
Volunteer as an “information resource” for students seeking information about various careers
Attend or Host a Send-Off Party for new Mustangs
Participant in events hosted by SMU in your area
Join the Mustang Club
Buy tickets and attend men’s and women’s athletic events
Attend events at the Meadows School of the Arts (Symphony, Theatre, Gallery Shows, Recitals, Dance performances, etc.)

Mothers and Dads Club Involvement Opportunities

Volunteer Interest Form

Move-In Thirst Aid Stations (August)
Welcome Social (August)
Student Foundation Family Weekend - Welcome to the Hilltop Reception (September)
Student Foundation Family Weekend - Night on the Lawn (September)
Student Foundation Homecoming (October)
Student Foundation Homecoming Parade Volunteers (October)
Veterans Luncheon (November)
Student Foundation Celebration of Lights (November or December)
Stampede Meet and Greet (January)
Mothers Annual Tea (March)
Outstanding Senior Awards Luncheon (April)

Student Foundation Pizza with Peruna (May)
General Club Events
Boulevard (Fall)
Career Fairs (Fall and Spring)
Stampede Meet and Greet
The Shop
Grant Committee
Fundraising
Good Cheer Committee
Give to the Mothers and Dads Club Special Project Fund
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