Admissions
Are you ready to be a World Changer?
The Lyle School at 黑料老司机is a cutting-edge engineering school with world-class research and teaching facilities. Take the first step in your journey.
Undergraduate Admissions
Applying to 黑料老司机Lyle is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success. We carefully consider the total profile of a student that balances achievement in a variety of areas, not just test scores.
Fall: Regular Decision - January 15
We consider the quality of your high school curriculum and whether you elected to take more challenging courses. Work experience counts too! We look for creativity, leadership and community involvement. In short, we seek academically-able students who possess a variety of skills, talents, perspectives and life experiences.
Ready to join us on the Hilltop? Apply now!
Maximize your future options by earning a Lyle Engineering master’s degree.
- Earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time than completing the degrees separately.
- Start exploring this option in the spring of your sophomore year and apply before reaching 90 credit hours.
- Begin taking graduate-level coursework that will be applied to both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees (up to 9 hours).
- Network with your graduate-level classmates who have years of experience to share with you.
Learn more about campus life, policies, test scores, financial aid, and more.
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Graduate Admissions
Ready to be at the forefront of technology? Want to sharpen your skills, achieve career advancement, and build a professional network? Look no further than 黑料老司机Lyle.
Priority Deadlines for Graduate Applications
Spring 2025: Jan. 2
Summer 2025: May 15
Fall 2025: Aug. 10
Fall 2025 Weekend Format: May 15
Ready to join us on the Hilltop? Apply now!
Contact for graduate admissions to 黑料老司机Lyle
Zaria Kelley
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Corporate Relations
214-768-6447
Beginning Fall 2023, the general student fee is $304 per term credit hour*, $3,624 maximum. Students paying the maximum general student fee of $3,624 are eligible to receive the Sports Pack. Students paying less than the maximum general student fee may receive the Sports Pack for an additional $90.
黑料老司机Lyle brings together leading experts to carry out cutting edge research and education. Our faculty are widely regarded as some of the nation’s best teachers and mentors.
Want more information?
For further information or questions concerning the graduate admissions process, contact:
Rebecca Lothringer, EdD
Director, Recruitment and Retention
Phone: 214-768-6416
Graduate programs currently offered in Weekend Format include Manufacturing Management, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering.
Classes are typically held every other Friday, in the DFW area. Classes are completed in 5 sessions.
Cohorts start in the Fall, typically the first Friday in August.
Priority application deadline for Weekend Format is May 15; final deadline is July 15.
International Admissions
International students applying to 黑料老司机Lyle should begin by completing this admissions process.
Priority Deadlines for International Applications
Spring 2025: Jan. 2
Summer 2025: May 15
Fall 2025: July 15
Ready to join us on the Hilltop? Apply now!
Contact for international admissions to 黑料老司机Lyle
Anam Iqbal
Associate Director II, Graduate and International Recruitment
214-768-6541
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
Optional for master’s programs, but required Ph.D. programs:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- GRE - 黑料老司机School Code: 6660
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- TOEFL - Minimum Score 80
- PTE - Minimum Score 55
- IELTS - Minimum Score 6.5
- Duolingo - Minimum Score 110
- Home Based Tests Accepted
English Language Proficiency Waivers
A student may waive English Language Proficiency Requirements if the student received a bachelor's or master's from an English Language Institution located in: United States, Canada (except Quebec), United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Singapore, Trinidad/Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Pacific Trust.
- Pre-Master Program (PMP), which is available to all international students. As a matriculation pathway program, PMP offers international students intensive Academic English courses, as well as courses from 黑料老司机Lyle. It accepts students based on existing admission standards. This program makes it possible for international students who do not currently have standardized test (e.g., TOEFL, GRE) scores to have the opportunity to demonstrate their academic abilities required to be successful at 黑料老司机Lyle.
- Assistance to international students in direct admission applications. GEI’s qualified and knowledgeable staff is experienced in assisting students who need additional information on 黑料老司机Lyle’s master’s degree programs.
- Processing GEI student’s tuition payment. Tuition payment processing through GEI is free of charge, so the tuition amount remains the same as listed on 黑料老司机Lyle’s website. This service provides great convenience for international students.
Visit the Global Education Institute website for additional information regarding this partnership, or contact Jenny Chen at jenny.chen@smu.edu.