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
- Waive °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Student Health Insurance Plan (If you have acceptable alternate coverage.)
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