Dates and Deadlines
Now accepting applications for January and Summer 2025!
DEADLINES
March 20 - Applications open
Oct 4- Priority deadline for Jan applications and priority deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship applications & Student Workers applications
Nov 7- Regular deadline for Jan applications and regular deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship applications
Nov 19- Pre-departure Orientation at 5:15 pm virtually
Dec 13- PRW 2135 Non-Refundable Course Fee Deadline
Jan 5- Last day to submit a request for cancellation/withdrawal from ALL courses with no tuition charges.
2025 TERM DATES
Jan 3- Arrival of PRW Mountain Sports students - arrive by 4 p.m. and meet in the Dining Hall
Jan 5 - Arrival of students not in PRW Mountain Sports - arrive by 4 p.m. and meet in the Dining Hall
Jan 6 - First day of classes (classes are typically 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Jan 16 - Last day of classes for all students - you are permitted to leave AFTER your final
Jan 17 - Departure day for all students - check out by 9 a.m.
Student Ambassadors will arrive by 2 pm on January 2 (the day before Arrival Day) and will stay until 12 PM on January 17th (Departure Day) for training and to help with check-in and check-out procedures.
SMU Taos Honors and Scholars Program is a month-long cohort experience for all honors and scholars students.
DEADLINES
Nov 15th: Early Bird Special
- Early Bird access to Scholarship Applications
- Access to FREE Shuttle Transportation to Taos from Dallas
Jan 31:
- Priority Application Deadline
- Regular Deadline for Richter Fellowship scholarships (Honors scholarships)
- Priority Deadline for Friends of Taos Scholarships
- Deadline for Student Worker Applications
March 7:
- Regular Application Deadline
- Regular Deadline for Friends of Taos Scholarships
April 18- PRW Non-Refundable Course Fee Deadline
April 22: Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation
2025 TERM DATES
May 15: Arrival Day - arrive by 4 p.m. and meet in the Dining Hall
May 16: First day of classes (classes are typically 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
June 17: Last day of classes, including exams
June 18: Departure day for all students - check out by 9 a.m.
DEADLINES
March 7 -
- Priority deadline for May applications
- Priority deadline for FOT scholarships
- Deadline for Student Worker applications
April 11- Regular deadline for May applications and for FOT scholarships
April 18- PRW Non-Refundable Course Fee Deadline
April 22 - Mandatory pre-departure orientation
TBD- Payment Deadline for May 2024 Term
2025 TERM DATES
May 15 - Arrival of students- arrive by 4 p.m. and check in the Dining Hall
May 16 - First day of classes - classes are typically from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 30 - Last day of classes, including exams - you are permitted to leave AFTER your final
May 31 - Departure Day - check out by 9 a.m.
Student Ambassadors will arrive by 2 pm on May 14 (the day before the regular Arrival Day).
DEADLINES
March 7 -
- Priority deadline for June applications
- Priority deadline for FOT scholarships
- Deadline for Student Worker applications
April 11- Regular deadline for June applications and for FOT scholarships
April 18- PRW Non-Refundable Course Fee Deadline
April 22 - Mandatory pre-departure orientation
2025 TERM DATES
June 2: Arrival Day - arrive by 4 p.m. and meet in the Dining Hall
June 3: First day of classes (classes are typically 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
June 17: Last day of classes, including exams
June 18: Departure day for all students - check out by 9 a.m.
The July Term in Taos hosts the SMU Taos Leadership Institute - learn more about how to apply!
Deadlines
Feb 14th - Final Application Deadline
March 2025 - Acceptance Delivery Window
May 1, 2025 - Final Confirmation Deadline
June 24, 2025 - Mandatory Orientation at 5:15 pm Virtually
2025 SMU Taos Leadership Institute Term Dates:
July 13th - Arrival day for all students - arrive by 4 pm and meet in the Dining Hall
July 14th - First day of classes
July 17th - 20th - Taos Cultural Institute
July 28th - Last day of classes for all students - you are permitted to leave AFTER your final
July 29th - Departure day for all students - check out by 9 am
DEADLINES
April 11 -
- Priority deadline for August applications
- Priority deadline for FOT scholarships
- Deadline for Student Worker applications
June 13- Regular deadline for applications and for FOT scholarships
July 15- PRW Non-Refundable Course Fee Deadline
TBD - Mandatory pre-departure orientation
2025 TERM DATES
Aug 6: Arrival Day - arrive by 4 p.m. and meet in the Dining Hall
Aug 7: First day of classes (classes are typically 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Aug 22: Last day of classes, including exams
Aug 23: Departure day for all students - check out by 9 a.m.
DEADLINES
October 3 -
- Priority deadline for May applications
- Priority deadline for FOT scholarships
- Deadline for Student Worker applications
November 7 - Regular deadline for August applications and FOT scholarships
November 18 - Mandatory pre-departure orientation at 5:15 p.m. virtually
TBD- Payment Deadline for August 2024 Term
2024 TERM DATES
Jan 2- Arrival of students - arrive by 4 p.m. and check in the Dining Hall
Jan 3 - First day of classes - classes are typically 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan 15- Last day of classes, including exams - you are permitted to leave AFTER your final
Jan 16 - Departure Day - check out by 9 a.m.
Student Ambassadors will arrive by 2 pm on Jan 1st (the day before the regular Arrival Day) and will stay until 12 PM on August 24th (Departure Day) for training and to help with check-in and check-out procedures.