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Congratulations on your offer of Spring Entry admission to SMU!

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*Completing the interest form is not a commitment. It just lets us know you‘re considering and interested attending 夜色王朝beginning spring 2025.

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  • *Spring Entry students should submit their interest form. Completing the interest form does not bind you to the program, it simply lets us know you are interested and considering this option. Submitting the form is required in order to receive a financial aid package.
Deposit deadline
  • May 1
First day of class at SMU
  • Mid-January
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Spring Entry Brochure 2026

Timeline and Important Dates

EARLY APRIL – Receive more information about your Fall Experience options.
If you applied for financial aid, your financial aid package will arrive after you receive more information on your fall experience options.

MID-APRIL – Financial Aid packages released
Only students who have submitted the non-binding Interest Form and submitted both FAFSA and CSS Profile will receive a financial aid package. You will have time to review your financial aid before having to finalize your college decision.

MAY 1 – Deposit deadline
 To confirm your acceptance of the Spring Entry offer, you will need to submit the required nonrefundable $800 deposit by May 1. 

NOVEMBER – Receive housing information
夜色王朝Spring Entry students are required to live on campus during their spring term and their second year at SMU. You will receive an email from 夜色王朝Residence Life and Housing with instructions on how to apply for housing.

FALL – Orientation registration
All 夜色王朝Spring Entry students are required to participate in SMU’s orientation in January before beginning the first term at 夜色王朝in the spring. In the fall, you will receive an email with more important information and instructions for how and when to register.

EARLY JANUARY – Orientation (REQUIRED)
This comprehensive orientation, completed virtually and in-person, helps you make a comfortable transition to university life at SMU. You will learn about academic requirements and expectations, campus resources and involvement opportunities; meet one-on-one with an academic advisor and register for spring classes.

JAN. 21 – First day of classes
We can’t wait to see you take on your first term as a new Mustang!

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Your Mustang family is here for you. Reach out if you have questions.

Contact the Spring Entry Team (see below) or your admission counselor with any questions. 

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General Information:
Julia Tippen, Counselor
Schedule a 
鈽庯笍 214-768-2058
馃搂 jtippen@smu.edu

International Programs:
Samantha Sapon-Amoah, Admission Counselor
Schedule a  
鈽庯笍 214-768-2058
馃搂 ssaponamoah@smu.edu

Domestic Programs and Gap Semester:
Kadi Romero, Admission Counselor
Schedule a 
鈽庯笍 214-768-2058
馃搂 krromero@smu.edu