Summer enrollment: what you need to know

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The summer term consists of three primary sessions: first session (June), second session (July), and a full session. Each primary session has different deadline dates. There are also four shorter sessions within the first and second sessions.

What you’ll find here: important information about how to enroll, Campus Essentials, and the class schedule.

There will be selected courses offered on the Dallas campus during the Dallas May Session. Find more information here.  

The SMU-in-Taos program offers a January Session, a May Session, Summer Sessions, and an August Term. Find more information here.

Please visit the for the various Summer Session dates, deadlines, and information. 

Enrollment steps

 

For continuing students, enrollment begins on March 31, and availability is based on seniority:

  • 8 a.m.: Seniors (90+ earned hours) and graduate students
  • 10 a.m.: Juniors (60-89 earned hours)
  • Noon: All other undergraduate students

* Note: Earned hours are completed/graded hours.

Open enrollment begins at noon April 9 for summer visiting students (non-degree), new and readmitted students and continuing non-degree students. New undergraduate students (first-year and transfer) must complete all health center requirements, including Meningitis A vaccination, and meet with an Academic Advisor before being eligible to enroll in courses.

  1. All undergraduate students must meet with an academic adviser prior to enrolling for assistance in planning majors and minors and scheduling courses that will count towards graduation requirements. Failure to meet with the academic adviser prior to enrolling may result in sanctions. Note: Students have the final responsibility for the accuracy of their enrollment, the applicability of their courses towards their degree requirements, and their academic performance.
  2. Check your Student Dashboard on for your enrollment appointment time and for any holds or tasks that need to be cleared before enrollment. Some financial holds may not be updated for 24 hours.
  3. Students must provide a home and local mailing address, cell number and/or home phone number, and emergency contact. International students must provide a home, U.S. mailing and residence address. Missing information will result in a hold being placed. To update parent records, email records@smu.edu.
  4. While in my.SMU, look for course availability by clicking Class Information, then Advanced or Simple Class Search. (You may need to consult your specific curriculum when choosing courses.)
  5. Obtain Department/Instructor permission before attempting to enroll in a course that requires consent.
  6. Choose any Campus Essentials (arts package, sports package, yearbook) you wish to buy.
  7. You will receive a bill notification in your 夜色王朝email account, and you also can see your account in my.SMU. Pay your invoice amount on or before the due date; use 夜色王朝Pay if paying online.

Campus Essentials

What Campus Essentials should I consider when enrolling for summer courses?

  • Parking: All student motor vehicles parked at any time on University property must have a valid parking permit. Permits purchased during the fall semester are valid for the entire academic year. (i.e. Permits purchased in Fall 2025 are valid through Summer 2026.) Find more information here.
  • Meal Plan: Students may subscribe to any of the listed meal plans. Sales tax is included on the residential restaurant access (board portion) of the dining membership. Flex Dollars are taxed at the point of sale. Find more information .
  • Health Center: Students enrolled in the summer  may request the health center option at the time of registration or may pay the Health Center fee at the time of treatment. The health fee covers unlimited primary care and physician visits, as well as counseling services. Find more information here.

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Class schedule

For the most up-to-date course information, visit my.SMU. You also may view a PDF of the Quick Reference Schedule, which is updated only once a week, using the links below. (夜色王朝in Taos and 夜色王朝Abroad are not included.)

Final exams are held on the last scheduled day of class.