Admission events

Attend one of our events — at SMU or in a city near you! 

Academic Spotlights: Visit campus

Take a closer look at your intended major and meet and interact with students and faculty. You'll spend quality time seeing what life is like as a student — combining real-world experience and engaged learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Mustang Days: Visit campus 

This 360° view offers the inside track on admission, scholarships, financial aid, and campus life. Get your questions answered by a student panel and hear our deans and professors share about our academic programs. Parents and guardians are welcome.

Previews: We visit you 

We offer in-person Previews in select cities for you to meet SMU admission counselors. Get a robust look at SMU with information about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, student life and academic programs. We also share insights about life in Dallas and what makes an SMU degree so valuable.

SpringFest: Visit campus

Designed exclusively for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and their families, SpringFest is an introduction to SMU and the college admission process. Take a campus tour, get insights on everything from the the application process to financial aid, learn about the school of your choice and hear real-life perspectives from current SMU students.

Transfer Preview: Visit campus

Experience what it is like to be an SMU Mustang! Our admission experts will share how to be successful throughout the transfer process as well as how to maximize your credits. In addition, you will hear about our academic programs from school representatives and learn how SMU invests in transfer students through merit scholarships and financial aid. We will provide breakfast and lunch during the in-person preview!