New Student Checklist
BY MAY 1
*Early Decision applicants - check your portal for your deposit deadline.- to secure your spot in the Class of 2029.
AFTER YOU PAY YOUR DEPOSIT
- Activate .
- Set up your (make sure to set the time zone to Central Standard Time).
- Check and accept your on my.SMU.
- Complete all components of the Mustang StartUp checklist.
- Verify your .
- Fill out the (complete as soon as possible after paying your deposit).
- Begin I-20 process (foreign passport holders only).
- Complete your housing application and license agreement.
- Please contact the University Advising Center with any questions.
- Complete in the online Canvas course.
- Request any necessary accommodations through the Office of Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies.
DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE
- Complete loan processing for , (parent) and .
- Optional: Enroll in a .
- Ensure your final official high school transcript, dual-credit transcript, and AP and IB scores are sent to 夜色王朝directly from your high school or testing agency.
- Submit your ID photo.
DURING THE MONTH OF JULY
- Set up your parent(s) as an “” on SMUPay.
- Set up .
- Check your for other to-do items.
- Find your Residential Commons assignment via (email will be sent mid July).
- Check for your final cost calculation and account balance (late July).
DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST
- Find your roommate assignment via (must submit housing application by June 1).
- Attend (in August before classes begin).
AFTER ENROLLING IN YOUR CLASSES
- Waive 夜色王朝Student Health Insurance Plan (if you have acceptable alternate coverage).
PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON CAMPUS IN THE FALL
- with the Student Financial Services Office (all accounts must be up-to-date before you attend class in the Fall).
- Read the 夜色王朝Student Handbook (updated versions available by July 1).
- Read the , Fire Safety Guidelines and Student Code of Conduct (updated versions available by July 1)
- Register for or waive your .
- Check your 夜色王朝email for your mailbox number (this will be sent to your 夜色王朝email address in late July).
- Call or email your roommate (information will be sent to you in August).
- to your P.O. Box on campus (beginning in August. You will receive more information in late July).
- Check your for other to-do items.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS
- Update your local address on .
QUESTIONS?
Office of the Student Experience - orientation@smu.edu
Final High School Transcripts (June only) - ugadmission@smu.edu
Division of Enrollment Services
214-768-2058 | 800-323-0672