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➡️ Step 1: Decide which application method is right for you.

• means more straightforward communication with the admissions office, potentially leading to quicker responses to any questions or concerns.
• simplifies the application process by allowing students to submit a single application to multiple institutions, including SMU.
• is a popular application platform for Texas residents applying to colleges and universities within the state, with information and resources specific to Texas students.
• encourages students to showcase their achievements in a more comprehensive way. It provides resources to help students, especially those from underrepresented groups,  complete their applications effectively.
• is for students who have applied to ҹɫ����within the last two years but did not enroll or withdrew before the 12th day of classes.

➡️ Step 2: Review and complete the application checklist.

1. Complete your application on time; check the application deadlines below.
2. Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities, including dual credit and international coursework. For international coursework, you must also submit a professional evaluation that shows the U.S. equivalence for each educational credential and the credit and grade equivalents for university-level courses. When selecting the type of evaluation, choose a Course-by-Course evaluation.
3. Submit an official high school transcript that includes a graduation date or GED.
4. (Optional) Submit official SAT or ACT scores (only if you transfer with less than 24 credit hours).
5. (Optional) Submit an extracurricular résumé, personal essay, and letters of recommendation as part of your application or send them by email to transfer@smu.edu (encouraged for scholarship consideration).

For international students

• If your high school transcript is not in English, it will need to be translated.
• Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET) results if two college-level English courses have not been completed with a B or higher.
• We highly encourage an  if English is not your first language, but it is not required.

For students applying for Dance, Music, Theatre, Art or Film

• Review audition and portfolio requirements.

For students applying as Business Majors

Students wishing to transfer to ҹɫ����and study business must first apply to SMU, listing one of our business majors as their primary academic interest. Admission to the Cox School of Business is only reviewed in June for fall applicants, and only students who are first admitted to ҹɫ����will be considered.

After submitting your ҹɫ����transfer application, you will receive an email with a link to the Cox School of Business application. The business school will review transfer applications after the end of each spring semester, with all applications due by June 1st.

Candidates should have at least a 3.5 transferable GPA. It is also recommended that you complete Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Calculus or Business Calculus by the end of the spring semester.

➡️ Step 3: Submit your application materials.

Please submit your application online. Send supporting documents, such as your essay, recommendation letters, or résumé, via email to transfer@smu.edu. We recommend that transcripts be sent electronically to SMU. If your school does not send electronic transcripts, they can be mailed to the following address:

Mailing Address

ҹɫ����Office of Undergraduate Admission
PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275

Physical Address (for FedEx, UPS, and DHL shipments):

6185 Airline Road
Dallas, TX 75205

Be sure to indicate your first, middle, and last name as well as your date of birth when you email or mail application materials. If you physically mail your documents, we recommend keeping a copy of all application forms for your records.

We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you better. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact the ҹɫ����Office of Undergraduate Admission, where any of our transfer admission counselors are ready to help.

We are available by phone at 214-768-2058, by fax at 214-768-1083, or in person during our office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central.

➡️ Step 4: Track your status

We will issue decisions approximately four weeks after all application materials are submitted. Track the completion of your application in your personalized . You will receive an email with your login information within 48-72 hours after you submit your application.

What’s the deadline for my transfer application?

All transfer applications for summer and fall open Nov. 1, and our spring transfer applications open Aug. 1. 

ҹɫ����reviews transfer applications on a rolling basis. The application review process for spring applications begins in early October, and review for summer and fall applications starts in early March. 

The following are recommended application deadlines:

• Fall admission (priority admission and NTCC Scholarship deadline): April 1
• Fall admission (Meadows Dual Admit Majors and Cox Majors): June 1
• Fall admission (final deadline): Aug. 1
• Spring admission: Nov. 1
• Summer admission: June 1