You pushed yourself to begin an educational journey that will take you places. Make the smart choice to finish strong at SMU.
We are thrilled to welcome approximately 500 new transfer students each year to the Hilltop, whether they join us in the spring or fall semester. As you embark on your transfer admission journey, we extend a warm invitation to explore more about transferring to SMU.
Choose from more than 100 majors and 85 minors.
Average GPA for Admitted Transfer Students (Fall 2023).
of our Transfer Students are awarded Financial Aid. (Scholarships, grants, loans, work-study).
of SMU graduates have jobs or are in grad school six months after graduation.
1. Completion of a full semester after high school graduation.
2. Completion of 24 transferable credits* with a 2.7 GPA. The Admission Committee will consider the academic rigor of both the high school and college record for students with less than 24 transferable credit hours.
Application opens - August 1
Application deadline - November 1
Application opens - November 1
Application deadline - June 1
Application opens - November 1
Application deadline - April 1 – Priority Admission and NTCC Scholarship Deadline
August 1 – Final Deadline
*Students wishing to transfer to SMU and study business must apply to SMU first and then apply for admission to the business school. Only students first admitted by SMU will be reviewed for admission to Cox. The Cox application link will be emailed to you after receiving your SMU application. We recommend applying to SMU by April 1. You must be admitted to SMU before the June 1 Cox application deadline.
SMU Transfer Admission Counselors
Email: transfer@smu.edu
Phone: 1-800-323-0672 or 214-768-2058
Experience the Hilltop either virtually or in person. The SMU Office of Undergraduate Admission provides visit experiences specifically for transfer students every Friday. Learn about transferring to SMU by attending one of our prospective transfer student events, Transfer Preview.
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