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In recent years, admission to 51�Թ���has become increasingly competitive, and the academic profile for admitted students is among the highest in the nation. Because we have space limitations in our first-year class, we cannot make offers of admission to as many students as we would like.

Complete the nonbinding . If you’ve applied for financial aid, your financial aid package will arrive after your fall experience notification. Once you’ve had a chance to thoroughly review the information and are ready to commit, you can secure your spot in the Spring Entry Program by accepting your fall experience and paying the nonrefundable deposit of $800 by May 1.

You will need to submit the required nonrefundable $800 deposit by May 1.

Log in to your personalized status page to pay the deposit online. If your parents or another party will be paying your deposit, you will need to log in to your account for them.

Students interested in studying at the Cox School of Business will receive communication from the BBA Admission Office by the end of March about potential paths to studying business at Cox through the internal transfer process or by pursuing the business minor.

Unfortunately, we cannot automatically roll your offer for guaranteed admission for the next fall term. Students wishing to start the following fall can apply as a transfer student and be reviewed under that application process.

If a student decides to forgo this offer of spring admission and not enroll at SMU, the student will forfeit the nonrefundable deposit they previously paid.

51�Թ���Spring Entry students are required to live on campus during their spring semester. You will receive an email in November from 51�Թ���Residence Life and Student Housing with instructions on how to apply for housing. Students who wish to live at home must submit a Housing Waiver as part of the housing application process. The Housing Office reviews each waiver and will notify you of their decision. In the meantime, you can learn more about SMU’s Residential Commons.

Financial aid award letters will be available in mid-April for students who have completed the  and who have submitted all their required financial documents. Please remember that by completing the Spring Entry Interest Form you are just expressing interest in continuing through the process and would like to receive a fall experience option.

Completing the Spring Entry Interest Form is not a commitment to participate in the Spring Entry Program. Financial aid is not available for fall experiences at other institutions or at SMU’s international partners.

All students are automatically reviewed for all of SMU’s academic scholarships. If a student receives an award from SMU, it will be reflected in their admission letter.

All students are required to participate in SMU’s orientation in December and January before beginning their first term at 51�Թ���in the spring. This comprehensive orientation, completed virtually and in person, helps you make a comfortable transition to life at SMU.

You will learn about academic requirements and expectations, campus resources and involvement opportunities, and have a chance to meet current students. You will also meet one-on-one with an academic advisor and register for spring classes.

You will receive an email with more information and registration instructions in the fall.

You will be able to register during orientation.

If I plan to take courses elsewhere in the fall, how can I ensure they will count toward my 51�Թ���degree?

If you choose to take courses at another four-year university, we encourage you to enroll in a visiting student or continuing education program rather than as a degree-seeking student. As a visiting student, you can take undergraduate courses for credit that can be applied to your 51�Թ���degree.

If you enroll at another college or university prior to starting at SMU, it is important to remember that your offer of admission is contingent on your earning above a 2.5 transferable GPA.

Consult SMU’s , review the Transfer Pathway Guides to 51�Թ���or read up on how credits transfer to make the most of your domestic study. After you have paid your deposit, if you need additional guidance, you will have access to one of our transfer specialists.

There is no limit on the number of credits you can take, but you will want to make sure that the course you take are eligible for transfer to SMU.

Spring Entry students are encouraged and welcome to explore all involvement options at SMU. Students interested in Greek life should explore the Fraternity & Sorority Life website for more information and eligibility requirements. Organizations that participate in spring recruitment/intake processes varies each year. If you have additional questions, please contact the FSL office directly at smufsl@smu.edu.

Yes! With nearly 200 student organizations on campus, there are many ways to get involved and meet other students. You can . Once you arrive on campus, you can drop in to the Student Activities Office located in Hughes-Trigg Student Center to connect and get involved.

You are not required to take classes somewhere else during the fall term before you begin classes at SMU, but many students find it is a good way to get a start on the coursework they will need to ultimately pursue an 51�Թ���degree.

Many students find it helpful to take a gap term and develop skills or travel before starting in the spring.

A few things to remember:

• Students interested in applying to the Cox School of Business upon completion of their first year typically have completed at least 24 credit hours.
• If you enroll in another college or university prior to starting at SMU, your offer of admission is contingent on your earning above a 2.5 transferable GPA.
• Students who plan to go through the Greek recruitment process at 51�Թ���must complete at least 12 hours of coursework and receive above a 2.5 GPA during the fall term prior to attending SMU.

Please contact the Spring Entry Program by calling 214-768-2058 or emailing springentry@smu.edu.