New Student Checklist

BY MAY 1

*Early Decision applicants - check your portal for your deposit deadline.
  • to secure your spot in the Class of 2029.

AFTER YOU PAY YOUR DEPOSIT

  • Activate .
  • Set up your  (Make sure to set the time zone to Central Standard Time.)
  • Check and accept your  on my.°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â
  • Complete all components of the Mustang StartUp CheckList.
  • Verify your .
  • Fill out the  (Complete as soon as possible after paying your deposit.)
  • Begin I-20 process (Foreign passport holders only.)
  • Complete your housing application and license agreement.
  • Please contact the University Advising Center with any questions.
  • Complete  in the online Canvas course.
  • Request any necessary accommodations through the Office of Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies.

DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE

  • Complete loan processing for , (Parent) and
  • Optional: Enroll in a
  • Ensure your final official high school transcript, dual-credit transcript and AP and IB scores are sent to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â directly from your high school or testing agency
  • Submit your ID photo

DURING THE MONTH OF JULY

  • Set up your parent(s) as an "" on °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²âPay
  • Set up
  • Check your for other to-do items
  • Find out Residential Commons assignment via  (Email will be sent mid July)
  • Check for your final cost calculation and account balance (Late July)

DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST

  • Find out your roommate assignment via (Must submit housing application by June 1.)
  • Attend (In August before classes begin.)

AFTER ENROLLING IN YOUR CLASSES

PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON CAMPUS IN THE FALL

  • with the Bursar's Office (All accounts must be up-to-date before you attend class in the Fall.)
  • Read the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Student Handbook (Updated versions available by July 1.)
  • Read the , Fire Safety Guidelines and Student Code of Conduct (Updated versions available by July 1.)
  • Register for or waive your
  • Check your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â email for your mailbox number (This will be sent to your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â email address in late July.)
  • Call or email your roommate (Information will be sent to you in August.)
  • to your PO Box on campus (Beginning in August. You will receive more information in late July.)
  • Check your for other to-do items

WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS

  • Update your local address on

 

QUESTIONS?

Office of the Student Experience - orientation@smu.edu

Final High School Transcripts (June only) - ugadmission@smu.edu

Division of Enrollment Services

214-768-2058 | 800-323-0672