University Deposits

Deposit Location

  • All check deposits must be delivered daily to the Expressway Tower Dropbox
  • Location: Expressway Tower, 2nd Floor, outside Suite 210 – Controller's Office
  • The dropbox is labeled: “SMU Departmental Drop Box”
  • Important: Depositing checks into outside bank accounts is prohibited
  • PLEASE NOTE: Dollar bills and coins (cash) are no longer accepted methods of payment at SMU

Departmental Deposits

  • Deposit Bags and Deposit Tickets are available from the University Bursar. Email StudentFinancialOps@smu.edu.
  • Purpose: To securely deposit University funds (checks) into the Expressway Tower Dropbox

Deposit Tickets

  • All check deposits must include a completed Deposit Ticket
  • To request Deposit Forms and deposit bags, contact: StudentFinancialOps@smu.edu

Deposit FAQ's - can be found in Financial Accounting 

  • Answers to common questions about making departmental deposits
  • Includes guidance on timelines, accepted payment methods, and troubleshooting issues

Credit Card Policies and Procedures

  • Guidelines for accepting, processing, and reconciling credit card transactions
  • Ensures compliance with university standards and PCI requirements

Accounting Forms

  • Standardized forms for departmental use
  • Available through Financial Accounting

Need to Set Up an E-Store?

  • Treasury Services can help departments establish an online store to process credit card, debit card, and direct deposit (ACH) transactions.