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 Step 1: Decide which application deadline is right for you.

Learn about the application deadlines here.

November 1

• Early Action (nonbinding)
• Early Decision I (binding)

January 15

• Regular Decision (nonbinding)
• Early Decision II (binding)

Step 2: Decide which application method is right for you, then complete and submit your application.

Step 3: Review and complete the application checklist.

• Completed application
• Official high school transcript
  • Please have your transcript sent through an electronic service (ex. Parchment, GreenLight, Naviance) or by a school official. We do not accept transcripts emailed by students.
• Counselor recommendation (PDF)
  • Counselors are not required to use this form and can instead submit their own letter.
• Teacher recommendation (optional) (PDF)
  • Teachers are not required to use this form and can instead submit their own letter.
• Completed Early Decision Agreement Form (if applying for Early Decision)
• Official or self-reported SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  • Please note that ������˾��is fully test-optional. Learn more here.
  • ������˾��superscores the SAT and ACT.
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or (DET) scores
  • Only required for students whose language of instruction is bilingual or not solely in English.
• Extracurricular resume**
• Home School Supplement (if applicable) (PDF)
  • This document will fulfill the counselor recommendation requirement.
• Review audition and portfolio requirements (students applying for art, film (BFA), dance, music, or theater)

 

Step 4: Submit your application materials.

Please submit your application online. Supporting documents for your application (e.g. letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) should be sent from an official at your school.

If you or your school counselor experience any challenges submitting your application or supporting documents, they can be scanned and emailed to ugadmission@smu.edu or physically mailed to the address below. Online submission is encouraged.

Email: ugadmission@smu.edu

Mailing Address
������˾��Office of Undergraduate Admission
PO Box 750181
Dallas TX 75275

Please be sure all materials clearly indicate your first, middle and last name and your date of birth. If you physically mail your documents, we recommend that you make and keep 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, please contact the ������˾��Office of Undergraduate Admission, where any of our admission counselors are ready to help.

Physical Address (for FedEx, UPS, and DHL shipments):
Laura Lee Blanton Building
6185 Airline Road
Dallas TX 75205

Phone: 214-768-2058

Fax: 214-768-1083

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time Zone

������˾��Office of Undergraduate Admission
PO Box 750181 
Dallas TX 75275 

** The ������˾��Admission Committee wants to learn more about your interests, hobbies and how you spend your time. Please include the following information in your personal résumé: Extracurricular, volunteer, and summer activities –l ist in order of importance and indicate the amount of weekly time involved in your participation. Work experience – include position, company/employer, dates of employment and weekly time involved. Honors, awards, and leadership positions – list honors and awards and indicate grade level in which they were received. List leadership positions and include details on the responsibilities the position required.