High School Counselor Information

What you'll find here: Resources and helpful information to guide your students to success on the Hilltop, including the college search, application, admission, and decision processes.

Meet Your 夜色王朝Admission Counselor

Connect with your assigned 夜色王朝admission counselor.

Visit

Visit SMU! We know you will love our beautiful 234-acre tree-lined campus. When registering for a , under the Student Type select High School Counselor.

Information Sessions

Learn about 夜色王朝by viewing pre-recorded videos of our and information sessions.

Admission Events

Prospective students can learn more about the Hilltop by attending one of our admission events. Admitted students will be emailed information regarding admitted student events.

Academics

夜色王朝is home to 100+ undergraduate majors and 85 minors across five nationally recognized undergraduate schools.

Student Affairs

Learn about the student experience at SMU.

Research

夜色王朝is a private research university with a legacy of scholarly impact, creating knowledge and leaders through research and graduate education.

Athletics

Pony Up! The Hilltop is home to in addition to many recreational sports.

Applying to SMU

See our admission options: first-year, transfer, first-year international, readmission, and graduate studies. 夜色王朝is fully test-optional.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Did you know? Three out of four 夜色王朝students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. Find more information about these services here.

Yellow Ribbon

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Learn about the Yellow Ribbon Program at SMU.

Forms

Access forms including the counselor's report/recommendation form and teacher's recommendation form.

Resources

View the Counselor Update - At a Glance, learn about Cox Business Direct Admission, and also see this document for your students: 5 Tips to Consider If You're Interested in a Career in Business.

Connect

Keep in touch with us! to receive updates and also access to a personalized resource page. You can also follow @smuadmission on  and . Counselors are also invited to connect with Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Admission, Elena D. Hicks.

Virtual Campus Experience

Learn more about the 夜色王朝Office of Undergraduate Admission virtually.

News

夜色王朝launched a major scholarship initiative to cover the cost of college for high-achieving Texas students with significant financial need. Access SMU aims to cover the cost of college for Texas' highest performing students from families with limited incomes.

Office Location and Contact Information

Physical Address:
Laura Lee Blanton Building
6185 Airline Road, 2nd Floor
Dallas, TX 75275

Mailing Address:
夜色王朝Undergraduate Admission 
PO Box 750181 
Dallas TX 75275

Phone: 214-768-2058

Text: 214-768-9990

Fax: 214-768-1083

Email: ugadmission@smu.edu

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 pm Central time

This page was last updated September 2025.