Admit Portal

Welcome to SMU Perkins!

Congratulations on your admission to SMU Perkins School of Theology! Below you will find important resources for your transition into the SMU community.

Getting Started with Classes

Spring 2025 Class Schedule (coming soon)

New Student Orientation

SAVE THE DATE: January 12-13, 2025 in Dallas, Texas for all new students

Get Acquainted

Activate your SMU email 

 - Watch a tutorial about the learning management system used at SMU

Course Technology Requirements -Learn about technology needs and expectations for Perkins students 

SMU IT Help Desk - Get answers to questions about logging into or navigating my.smu.edu or Canvas

 (Canvas access granted upon enrollment)

SMU Bursar’s Office - Learn about payment deadlines, tuition costs, and contact information

SMU Financial Aid - Learn about federal and private loan opportunities 

SMU Health Insurance - Learn about obtaining student health insurance 

Housing - Learn about housing opportunities on or around campus in Dallas and Houston

Job Board - Learn about job opportunities in Dallas and Houston

Parking and ID Services - Order parking pass, ID card, and free DART pass (Dallas students)

SMU Interactive Map 

 - Learn about news, events, and features from the Bridwell Library

Forms to Complete

 - authorizes the school to release basic information about UMC students to UMC bodies

 - Consent form is linked. Photos should be emailed to Laura Figura at lfigura@smu.edu using this document as a guide. 

Health History Form - Complete this form and send to the SMU Health Center

 

Questions? Contact Christina Rhodes, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management at 214.768.3411 or csrhodes@smu.edu.