Accepted Students
Welcome to SMU's Class of 2028!
To reserve your place in SMU's Class of 2028, pay your nonrefundable $800 Orientation, Housing and Matriculation deposit at by May 1.
(You will need the email address and password you used to view your SMU admission decision.)
New Student Checklist
Please use the New Student Checklist to make sure you are on track to start classes at SMU this fall.
Visit SMU
This exclusive program is for admitted students and their families. At the event, you will be able to meet fellow Mustangs while learning about campus life, housing, SMU traditions and your next steps. You will be able to pick and choose different sessions to learn about campus departments and resources. This event will be offered both virtually and on our campus.
Join other admitted students as you learn about the student experience at SMU and how to prepare for a great first year on the Hilltop! SMU representatives will be in attendance to answer any of your questions. These events will be offered both virtually and in-person in select cities across the country.
Virtual Admitted Student Sessions
Join us for a virtual visit to SMU! Tune in to a live information session facilitate by an SMU Admission Counselor. This presentation is designed for admitted students to learn more about your next steps at SMU. Feel free to ask questions during the presentation and take a after the session to complete your SMU visit. Registration is available through your admitted student portal.
Admitted Student Visits are offered during the week, as well as selected Saturdays. Each visit consists of an information session led by an Admission Officer preceding a 75 minute campus tour led by a current SMU student. If you still have questions after your visit, and Admission Officer will be available to meet with you.
While you are on campus, we want to provide you with the opportunity to customize your SMU visit with your interests. We encourage you to register for an Academic Information Session with the Cox School of Business, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts or Simmons School of Education and Human Development to learn more about our academic offerings (program list available here)! The times of the sessions complement our morning and afternoon Admission Information Session and campus tour.
For Parents
We look forward to welcoming your parents to the Mustang Family! Click here for helpful information for parents.
Financial Aid
Your SMU education is an investment that will pay dividends for a lifetime. Partner with us to make it possible. Three out of four undergraduates receive in the form of a merit-based award, grant, or need-based assistance.
Fill out the (/) to explore further merit-based opportunities for which you may be eligible.
SMU's financial aid advisors can help you and your family determine the best way to finance your future.
Social Media
Join the SMU Class of 2028 and the SMU Class of 2028 These are closed groups that will allow you to connect with other students admitted to SMU's Class of 2028.*
* Please note the first and last name used on your application to SMU will be confirmed with you via a Facebook or Instagram message before you are admitted to the group(s).
You can also follow the SMU Office of Undergraduate Admission on , , and .
Wallpapers and Backgrounds
Congratulations on your admission! Show your SMU pride by downloading and using any of these desktop, Zoom, mobile phone or Facebook backgrounds! Click here to access the files.