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What to know about returning to SMU

Students who withdraw from the University in good standing can re-enroll within a year without reapplying. After two terms, they must request reactivation with a personal statement. Suspended students must request reinstatement and provide a statement detailing how they have addressed previous challenges. 

For those seeking additional undergraduate coursework or a second bachelor’s degree, post-baccalaureate applications are required, with a minimum of 30 additional credits for a new degree. 

Students returning after attending other colleges must submit official transcripts and may transfer up to 30 credits from accredited four-year institutions, pending approval. Graduate students should contact their respective schools for re-enrollment details.

I withdrew from SMU. How do I return?

If you withdraw in good academic standing, your file stays active for one year, allowing easy re-enrollment. After two consecutive terms of nonattendance, you must request reactivation by submitting .

You must clear all holds prior to enrollment. You are strongly encouraged to submit a personal statement detailing why you feel prepared for a successful return to SMU. Processing typically takes four weeks.

I was suspended from SMU. How do I seek to be reinstated?

You must request reinstatement by submitting . If you left the University on probation, you will return on probation.

You must clear all holds prior to enrollment. You’re also required to submit a personal statement about how you’ve spent your time away from SMU, how you’ve addressed the challenges you faced, and why you feel you are prepared for a successful return to SMU. Processing typically takes four weeks.

I completed an undergraduate degree at SMU. How can I return to complete additional undergraduate coursework?

You will need to apply as a post-baccalaureate student by submitting . Typical processing time is four weeks.

If you’d like to earn a second bachelor’s degree, you must meet any admission requirements for your desired program and complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours.

I completed an undergraduate degree elsewhere. How can I complete additional undergraduate coursework at SMU?

You must turn in a Transfer Application. You must also forward official transcripts from the institution you attended via email to ugadmission@smu.edu or by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 750181
Dallas TX 75275-0181

To transfer coursework from another institution, you must submit the appropriate petition.

I’m a graduate student. How can I seek readmission to SMU?

Contact your school of record directly.