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MEET SMU FAMILIESThe SMU Mothers’ and Dads’
Clubs are celebrating 93 years
on campus supporting students.
The clubs offer opportunities for
parents to be involved with their
students’ college experience, in-
cluding during Move-In Day and
Family Weekend. Learn more at
smu.edu/momsanddads.
MEET THE MUSTANGSFrom around the world: About
half of SMU students come from
outside Texas, representing all
50 states and more than 90
countries.
Leadership: Students gain
experiences through more than
200 campus organizations. A
student serves as a voting
member of the SMU Board of
Trustees, and others serve on
board committees.
Outreach: Nearly 3,000 under-
graduates serve every year
through more than 100 nonprofit
agencies.
CALENDAR KEY
Important deadlines
Important dates
Campus events
Library workshops and events
SASP, A-LEC and Hegi Career
Center workshops and events
University holidays
Welcome to the HilltopWe are excited your student is at SMU! There is so much to explore and discover. Consider this colorful calendar your customized SMU reference folder – filled with important dates, phone numbers, valuable information and essential resources. From the traditional Rotunda Processional through Dallas Hall to the Opening Convocation, we hope you will savor every precious moment as a new Mustang family. And, be assured we will be with you every step of the way. No matter what path your student chooses, our friendly students, involved faculty and knowledgeable staff stand ready to help. We invite you and your student to take full advantage of their wisdom and perspective as you embark on your new adventure together. In this calendar, you’ll find easy ways to connect with a complete range of support services, including:
• Academic Center for Excellence (New)• Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies• Hegi Family Career Development Center• Office of Student Success and Retention (New)• Office of the Dean of Students
Plus, in the coming weeks, your student will learn more about community service partnerships, our innovative Engaged Learning Program, intramurals, religious life groups, study abroad and undergraduate research opportunities. We encourage you and your student to embrace all that SMU has to offer – which includes time for serious study in six different libraries across the Dallas campus and one in Taos, New Mexico. Your student is never far from a comfortable and compatible study spot on campus. Whether it’s a conference room with a whiteboard and multimedia equipment in Hamon, or a Starbucks with caffeine and couches in Fondren, it’s easy to find your place at SMU.
We all bring different interests, passions, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and aspirations, but SMU is the place we all call home. We are committed to providing every student access to a robust liberal arts learning experience – delivered in a warm, caring and inclusive environment.
This is just the beginning, and we look forward to partnering with you to help your student soar. Please stop by to say hello – in the library or the student center. And, we’d love to see you during Family Weekend, October 4 – 6, 2019, or Homecoming, November, 7 – 10, 2019. Pony Up!
Kenechukwu (K.C.) Mmeje, Ed.D Holly E. Jeffcoat, MLIS, MSVice President for Student Affairs Dean of SMU Libraries
• Residence Life & Student Housing• SMU Libraries• Student Engagement and Success Programs• Student Organizations
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
smu.edu/families
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Payment due date for Fall
Park N Party
GET INVOLVED
Research shows that students who get involved in at least one student organization during the first six weeks of class do better academically than students who do not get involved. Discuss activities that may interest your student.
Look for ways to get involved by visiting connect.smu.edu
Office of the Chaplain and
Religious Life sponsors more than 25 religious life groups.smu.edu/chaplain
Recreational Sports sponsors intramural activities year-round and has many opportunities for paid positions.smu.edu/recsports
The Office of Social Change
and Intercultural Engagement
provides opportunities for com-munity service and alternative break trips. smu.edu/volunteer
Events on campus include the Tate Distinguished Lecture Series, performances at the Meadows School of the Arts and exhibits at the Meadows Museum, the George W. Bush Presidential Center and campus libraries.
Stang Safety ProgramClass Photo
Night at the ClubRC DinnersCandlelight
SASP Workshop: Transfer Transition
Intramurals: RegistrationSpikeball until 8/30
Soccer until 9/3 SASP Workshop: Time Management
First Day of Class Fall Session
Last Day to enroll, add or drop a course
Residence HallsOpen 9AM
Sunday Worship
Commons Photo
Rotunda Processional
Opening Convocation
Peruna Handler Tryouts
First Five: Who’s Who
Canterbury HouseCoffee House
All Greek Info Session
Fall Welcome Party
The Big Chill
Cowboy StadiumDiscover Dallas
Move-in
Mustang Cookout
Kick-off Stampede
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Transfer Transition
Welcome to Dallas
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First Five: Dive Into Dallas Stampede Reunion
First Five:Route UC
ARTafterDARK
First Five: Health Jam
RC Games
Hart Center: Engineering Mock
Interview Day
Hart Center: Engineering Connections
Career Fair
Information Literacy at the Mane Event
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September2019
Library Workshops:RefWorks: Save Time
with Citations
Library Workshops:Finding Balanced News
in a Biased Worldand Voting 101
SASP Workshop: Stress Management &
Test Anxiety
Outdoor AdventuresZiplining
Outdoor AdventuresWeekend Climbing
Outdoor AdventuresWeekend Climbing
Outdoor Adventures:Mary Hay Peyton Shuttles Commons
Camping
Hegi Event:All Majors Career Fair
Hart Center: Engineering Resumania
Interfraternity Council Recruitment Early Bird Registration Opens
Women & LGBT Center Open House
Emmie V. BaineLecture Series
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Note-Taking & Organization
SASP Workshop: Note-Taking & Organization
SASP Workshop: Time Management and
Tech Resources
SASP Workshops: Goal Setting and Career Readiness w/ MOS cert
SASP Workshop: Note-Taking & Organization
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Time Management
smu.edu/families
THE FIRST WEEKS
New freedoms, responsibilities,
laundry, classes, friends – the
first weeks are filled with new
experiences. Students may feel
exhilarated, exhausted and
overwhelmed all in the course of
one phone call home.
Roommate challenges are
college students’ most common
complaint. Be sympathetic, but
encourage your student to work
things out. Residence Life staff
members can help.
smu.edu/housing
Discuss healthy choices and
personal responsibility with
your student and review
SMU policies regarding sexual
misconduct and substance
abuse. Find information at smu.
edu/sexualmisconduct and smu.
edu/counseling
September is National Prepar-
edness Month when the SMU
community highlights campus
safety. In the event of an
emergency, information will be
posted on twitter.com/SMU and
at smu.edu/emergency
GET CONNECTED
@fondrenlibrary
@smu_libraries
smulibraries
SMU Football:UNT at Ford Stadium
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Mandatory
Info Session #1
SASP Workshop: Study Groups -
Maximize Your Learning
SASP Workshop: Interdependence &
Emotional Intelligence SASP Workshop: Test Prep - Essay & Multiple Choice
SASP Workshop: Concentration & Textbook Reading
Last Day to declare Pass/Fail & religious holiday observance
Allies Training
TEA Tour
Last Day to Drop orWithdraw without Academic Record
(tuition charges apply)
Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Emerging LeadersApplications Close
Tate Lecture Series: Gen. James Mattisw/ David Gergen
Student Forum 4:30
SMU Football:Texas State
at Ford Stadium
InterFraternity CouncilInfo Session #1
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Forum
Panhellenic Recruitment Registration opens
Drag BingoSASP Workshop: Test Prep - Essay & Multiple Choice
SASP Workshop: Memory Techniques
Intramurals: Registration3v3 BBall until 9/10Sand VBall until 9/10
Intramurals:Soccer Official Training I
Intramurals:Soccer Official
Training II
First Five:S-M-YOU Multicultural Greek
Showcase
University Closed
Labor Day HolidayNo Classes
The Boulevard
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ABS/NPHC Fish Fry
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Outdoor AdventuresMatagorda thru 10/15
Outdoor AdventuresDay Climbing
Outdoor AdventuresWeekend Backpacking
Outdoor AdventuresWeekend Backpacking
Outdoor AdventuresWeekend Backpacking
Dragon Boat Festival
Midnight Market
Alternative Fall Break Oct. 12-15
Panhellenic Recruitment Registration Deadline
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Mandatory
Info Session #2
National ComingOut Day
Intramurals:Volleyball Official
Training
October2019
Library Workshop:Adulting Basics
Midterm Grades Due
Intramurals: RegistrationFlag FB until 10/20
Intramurals: RegistrationVolleyball until 10/22
Outdoor AdventuresDay Hike
The Coming OutMonologues
Family Weekend Welcome Reception &
open houses
Movie on the Lawn
Taste of Diversity
Quiz Bowl
Interfraternity Council Recruitment Regular Registration Opens
LGBT Equality Forum
Library Workshop: How to Read a Scholarly Article
Library Event:Jojo Moyes
at Authors Live
smu.edu/families
ACADEMICSUPPORT
When midterm exams arrive, some students gain self-confidence as they do well, while others find they are performing below their expectations. Empathize and encourage. Remind students to:
Meet with their professors. Check the course syllabus or professors’ websites for office hours.
Schedule a one-on-one
appointment with their subject
librarian for assistance with research papers and projects. Students can find one-on-one support in the library to meet their academic goals.smu.edu/askus
Attend workshops at the Library or request one “on-demand” to learn library basics, citations and how to avoid plagiarism.smu.edu/libraryworkshops
Visit the Altshuler Learning
Enhancement Center (SASP) for free tutoring sessions, one-on-one study skills help and test-taking workshops. Students can also make appointments or walk in to review rough drafts of papers with English faculty members in the Writing Center.smu.edu/alec
Intramurals:Flag Football Official
Training II
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Test Prep: Essay & Multiple Choice
Intramurals:Flag Football Official
Training I
SASP Workshop: Interdependence &
Emotional Intelligence
SASP Workshop: Concentration & Textbook Reading
SASP Workshop: Memory Techniques
SASP Workshop: Stress Management &
Test Anxiety
SASP Workshop: Test Prep: Essay & Multiple Choice
Intramurals: RegistrationTable Tennis/Billiards
until 11/4 SASP Workshop: GPA 101: Survival Skills
Fall Break No Classes Today
Fall Break No Classes Today
Early Intervention grades due for
First Year Students
Family Weekend Family Weekend
The Great Crumpkin
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Service of Memory
Tate Lecture Series: Shiza Sahid
Student Forum 4:30
SMU Football:Tulsa at Ford Stadium
SMU Football:Temple at Ford Stadium
Allies Training
Diwali
Emmie V. BaineLecture Series
SASP Workshop: Excel Crash Course
Intramurals:Flag Football Official
Training III
Intramurals: RegistrationFloor Hockey until 10/10
SASP Workshop: Excel Functions Made
Easy
SASP Workshop: Motivation
Intramurals:Floor Hockey Official
Training
Family Weekend
Fall at Fondren Library
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Outdoor AdventuresDay Climbing
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SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
Library Workshops:MLA Made EasyAPA Made Easy
Homecoming WeekendEnrollment for Spring 2020 Begins (thru Nov 22)
Last Day to Withdraw from University
No Classes Today Thanksgiving HolidayNo Classes
University Closed
Thanksgiving HolidayNo Classes
University Closed
Dance Marathon
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
Last day to drop a course (Grade of W)
Take Back the Night
Interfraternity Council Recruitment Late
Registration Opens
Emmie V. BaineLecture Series
Elect Her
Transgender Day of Remembrance
smu.edu/families
HEALTH ANDWELL-BEING As students begin preparing
for final exams and the holiday
season, it’s a good time to remind
them of campus resources that
provide support.
Wellness check: Did your
student get a free flu shot at the
Dr. Bob Smith Health Center?
Encourage your student to read
e-mails related to the Health
Center and attend health
education programs, including
those led by Student Wellness
Champions.
smu.edu/healthcenter
Counseling Services can help
identify, assess and resolve
concerns that may interfere
with academic and emotional
development, including con-
cerns about relationships,
sexuality, eating disorders and
emotional problems.
In addition, students who have
substance abuse concerns
or who are in recovery
can find confidential support
from a trained substance
abuse counselor at Counseling
Services.
smu.edu/counseling
Homecoming Weekend
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Tate Lecture Series: Raj Chetty
Student Forum 4:30
SMU Football:East Carolina
at Ford Stadium
SMU Football:Tulane at Ford Stadium
Allies Training
Rock the Vote
InterFraternity CouncilInfo Session #2
SASP Workshop: Stress Management &
Test Anxiety
Intramurals:Basketball Tournament
thru 11/19
Outdoor AdventuresBiking
Celebration of Lights
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SASP Workshop: Stress-Free Zone
Open House
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
December2019Celebration of Lights
Finals Week at Fondren12/10 -15
SASP Workshop: Prepare for Finals-
The Last Week
SASP Workshop: Prepare for Finals-
The Last Week
smu.edu/families
FINALS AHEAD
During final exams, encourage
your student to make time
for healthy study breaks and
nutritious meals, such as those
provided by SMU Dining
Services. Care packages or
supportive notes from home are
welcomed!
At the Dedman Center, students
can swim laps, scale the
climbing wall or work out in the
15,000-square-foot fitness area.
smu.edu/recsports
Fondren Library, or what
students like to call “Club
Fondy,” is open around the
clock during finals and much
of the academic year.
smu.edu/libraries
The Week of Wellness at
Fondren Library promotes
mental and emotional wellness
during finals. Therapy dogs,
coloring and meditation can
help reduce the stress of finals.
smu.edu/fondren
Assess the term with your
student. What went right and
what didn’t? What are changes
to consider for next term?
Last Day of Class Fall Term
Reading Day Reading Day Final Exams Final Exams Final Exams
Final Exams Final Exams Final Exams Residential Commons Close at 10 AM
December Commencement
University Closed University Closed University Closed University Closed University ClosedChristmas Day
University Closed University Closed
December Rotunda Recessional
Tate Lecture Series: David Rubenstein
Student Forum 4:30
Date to waive health insurance
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
* See Official University Calendar for SMU-in-Taos Dates
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January2020
Payment due date for Spring
Intramurals:Basketball Official
Training III
Intramurals: RegistrationBasketball until 1/27
Intramurals: Basketball Official Training II
Intramurals:Basketball Official
Training I
JanTerm: First Day of Classes
JanTerm: Last Day to declare
Pass/Fail
Residence Halls Open at 9 AM
New Year’s DayUniversity Closed
JanTerm: Last day to drop /
withdraw (grade of W)
JanTerm: Last day of classes including exams
University Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Note-Taking & Organization
NPC Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
Jan. 11-15
IFC RecruitmentJan. 16-19
First Day of Classes Spring Term
SASP Workshop: Transfer Transition
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Time Management
Intramurals: RegistrationIndoor Soccer until 2/3
smu.edu/families
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Many SMU programs allow
students to apply what they’re
learning to real-world experi-
ences on campus and beyond.
Encourage your student to get
involved.
Through SMU’s Office of
Engaged Learning, students
can design their own project
in research, civic engagement,
internships and creative work,
and receive funding and
recognition on their transcripts.
smu.edu/engagedlearning
Other engagement opportuni-
ties for undergraduates include
Big iDeas, Undergraduate Re-
search Assistantships, James E.
Caswell Undergraduate Leader-
ship Fellows and Maguire Cen-
ter Public Service Internships.
smu.edu/caswell
January Term: Students can get
more out of winter break by
completing three credit hours
in eight days during Jan Term
on the Dallas campus and at
SMU-in-Taos.
smu.edu/janterm
Alternative Winter Break Jan 17-20
Jan Term: Last Day to enroll, add/drop without
academic record
Last Day to enroll, add or drop a course
Texas Outdoor Adventures Conference
Lonestar LeaderShapeInstitute
Lonestar LeaderShapeInstitute
Lonestar LeaderShapeInstitute
Lonestar LeaderShapeInstitute
Tate Lecture Series: Misty Copeland
Student Forum 4:30
Last Day to Drop orWithdraw without Academic Record
(tuition charges apply)
SASP Workshop: Concentration & Textbook Reading
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
SMU Basketball at Moody Coliseum
Library Workshop:Finding Balanced News in a Biased World, Pt 1
Library Workshop:Finding Balanced News in a Biased World, Pt 2
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Goal Setting
SASP Workshop: Note-Taking & Organization
SASP Workshop: Test Prep: Essay & Multiple Choice
SASP Workshop: Test Prep: Essay & Multiple Choice
SASP Workshop: Study Groups: Maximize
Your Learning
SASP Workshop: Stress Management &
Text Anxiety
SASP Workshop: Motivation
Krewe du Ware
Ash WednesdayService @ Perkins
Chapel
February2020 1
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Library Workshop:Finding BalancedNews in a Biased
World
SASP Workshop: Test Prep: Essay & Multiple Choice
Black Excellence Ball
Library Workshop:Advanced Internet
Research
SASP Workshop: Concentration & Textbook
Reading
SASP Workshop: Interdependence &
Emotional Intelligence
Library Workshop: How to Read a Scholarly Article
Intramurals:Indoor Soccer Official
Training
smu.edu/families
WANTED: A MAJOR
Most college students consider
changing their major at least
once. Encourage your student
to tap into SMU resources to
explore majors, careers and
internships.
At the University Advising
Center for SMU pre-majors,
advisers are trained to help
students with long-term major
and minor planning.
smu.edu/dedman/advise
Career counselors at the Hegi
Family Career Development
Center administer interest and
personality-based assessments,
then meet one-on-one with
students to help them explore
internships and careers.
smu.edu/career
At the Chaplain’s Office, no
appointment is necessary for
students looking for conversation
and support regarding life goals.
Chaplains are trained and
experienced pastoral counselors.
smu.edu/chaplain
Texas Outdoor Adventures Conference
Early Intervention Grades due for first-year students
Texas Outdoor Adventures Conference
Last Day to declare Pass/Fail & religious holiday observance
Outdoor AdventuresMountain Biking Day
Trip
Outdoor AdventuresPony Pulldown Climbing
Competition
Tate Lecture Series: Brian Grazer
Student Forum 4:30
SASP Workshop: Microsoft Office
Certification Info Session
SASP Workshop: Time Management
SASP Workshop: Excel Crash Course
SASP Workshop: Excel Functions Made
Easy
SASP Workshop: Motivation
SASP Workshop: Time Management
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Fondren Foundation Centennial Reading Room
SASP Workshop:GPA 101 Survival Skills
March2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Spring Break WeekNo Classes
Outdoor AdventuresKayaking Day Trip
Alternative Spring BreakMarch 15-20
SASP Workshop: Stress Management &
Text Anxiety
Spring Break WeekNo Classes
Spring Break WeekNo Classes
Midterm Grades Due
Intramurals:Softball, 4v4 Flag Football, Official
Training I
Intramurals: RegistrationSoftball, Tennis,
4v4 Flag Football until 3/25
Intramurals: RegistrationSand Volleyball
until 4/1Intramurals: Softball,
4v4 Flag Football Official Training II
SASP Workshop: Interdependence &
Emotional Intelligence
Spring Break WeekNo Classes
Spring Break WeekNo Classes
Women’s Symposium
Library Workshops:MLA Made EasyAPA Made Easy
SASP Workshop: LinkedIn Learning and
MOS Certification
SEE THE WORLDWITH SMU
Many students study abroad
during their years at SMU or
take courses at SMU’s campus
in Taos, NM. Spring break also
offers opportunities for service
trips and academic pilgrimages
around the world.
SMU Abroad offers more than
150 programs in over 50
countries, with opportunities for
research, internships and
service. Note: Applications for
spring and January programs
are due October 1; summer
programs are due February 1;
and fall programs are due
March 1.
smu.edu/abroad
SMU-in-Taos at historic Fort
Burgwin offers a full-service
library and classes during the
January, May, June, and August
terms. Courses include biology,
history and archaeology.
smu.edu/taos
Alternative Break trips during
fall, winter and spring breaks
take students and faculty to
communities in need to perform
service, including to build trails
and work with disadvantaged
children.
smu.edu/orgs/AB
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
smu.edu/families
Outdoor AdventuresSpring Break Trip
through 2/21
Outdoor AdventuresWilderness First Aid
Course
Outdoor AdventuresWilderness First Aid
Course
Tate Lecture Series: Zanny Minton Beddoes
Student Forum 4:30
SASP Workshop: Memory Techniques
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Therapy dogs at Fondren during Finals
SASP Workshop: Excel Crash Course
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
smu.edu/families
Outdoor AdventuresRock Climbing Day Trip
HIlltop Exellence Awards
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
SASP Workshop: Stress Management &
Text Anxiety
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
SASP Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish:
The Last Month
Intramurals:Cricket Official
Training
Wednesday Worship
SASP Workshop: Prepare for Finals-
The Last Week
SASP Workshop: Prepare for Finals-
The Last Week
Last Day to withdraw from the University
Enrollment begins for Summer & Fall 2020
(thru 4/24)
Last Day to Drop a Course (Grade of W)
Honors Convocation
Intramurals: RegistrationCricket until 4/8
Intramurals: RegistrationDodgeball until 4/29
Outdoor AdventuresOvernight Camping & Backpacking Trip thru
4/26
Outdoor AdventuresOvernight Camping & Backpacking Trip thru
4/26
Outdoor AdventuresOvernight Camping & Backpacking Trip thru
4/26
SPRING IS INTHE AIR
April is a special month on the Hilltop, when the SMU com-munity recognizes outstanding achievements by students, faculty and staff, as well as the Univer-sity’s founding.
Register for fall classes. Students should meet with their academic advisers and can review the un-dergraduate catalog online.smu.edu/catalogs
Prepare for finals at the Alt-shuler Learning Enhancement Center (SASP), where tutors can provide help with challenging subjects, including prelaw, pre-med and engineering.smu.edu/alec
Schedule a one-on-one appoint-ment with a subject librarian for assistance with research papers and projects.smu.edu/libraries/librarians
Take a break with SMU Outdoor Adventures, which offers camping, canoeing and back-packing trips in Texas and around the country. smu.edu/recsports/Adventures
PerunaPaloozaSing Song
University Closed
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
The Big Event
Relay for Life
Alternative Holiday Break
4/10-12
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship
Commencement
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
smu.edu/families* See Official University Calendar for SMU-in-Taos Dates
May2020
Last Day of Classes Spring Term
Reading Day Final Exams Final Exams Final Exams Final Exams
Tate Lecture Series: David Axelrod& Karl Rove
Student Forum 4:30
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Residential Commons Close for non-graduating
students
Baccalaureate Commencement Convocation
MayTerm: Last Day to declare pass/
fail or no credit option
MayTerm: First Day of Classes and Last Day to
Enroll/Add/Drop without academic record (tuition
charges apply)
University ClosedMemorial Day Holiday
MayTerm: Last Day to drop/with-draw (Grade of W)
MayTerm: Exams & Last Day of Classes
Final ExamsFinal Exams
Finals Week at Fondren5/4-5/8
SEMESTERWRAP-UP
Before students head home for
the summer, remind them to
forward their mail to their
summer address, pay fines for
overdue books or parking
tickets, and clean their residence
hall room or apartment to avoid
penalty fees.
Take a minute to say thank-you
to professors, resident advisers,
academic advisers, fitness class
instructors and student organiza-
tion advisers.
And families, give yourselves a
pat on the back for:
n Attending AARO or Family
Weekend, even if your
student said you didn’t need
to come.
n Encouraging your student
to meet with his or her
professors.
n Reminding your students to
visit the SASP.
n Making sure your student
takes responsibility for his or
her decisions.
SASP Workshop: Stress-Free Zone
Open House
SMU-in-Taos
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
smu.edu/families* See Official University Calendar for SMU-in-Taos Dates
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28 29 30
Full Summer & Summer I Sessions:
First Day of Classes
Full Summer Session: Last Day to enroll, add/
drop course without grade record (tuition
charges apply)
Summer I Session: Last day to declare pass/
fail or no credit option
Summer I Session: Last Day to enroll, add/
drop without grade record (tuiton charges apply)
Summer I Session: Last Day to Drop a Course
(Grade of W)
Summer I Session: Last Day to Withdraw
from the University
Summer I Session
Last day of Classes including exams
Full Summer Session: Last Day to declare
pass/fail
SUMMERLEARNING
Learning goes on throughout the
summer, with some students
continuing courses on the main
campus and at SMU-in-Taos.
Others pursue service oppor-
tunities and internships.
Summer school, including
MayTerm on the Dallas campus,
is a great time for students to
work on a second degree or
minor, or catch up on a difficult
subject. Financial aid, campus
housing and meal plans are
available.
smu.edu/summer
The Summer Business Institute
for non-business majors, a
monthlong certificate program
in June at the Cox School of
Business, provides instruction in
accounting, marketing, finance
and more.
exed.cox.smu.edu/sbi
The Hegi Family Career
Development Center provides
access to hundreds of internships
on its online job database.
Students can meet one-on-one
with counselors to develop a
career plan.
smu.edu/career
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
smu.edu/families* See Official University Calendar for SMU-in-Taos Dates
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University Closed
Independence DayHoliday
Full Summer Session: Last Day to drop a
course (Grade of W)
Full Summer Session & Summer II Session:
Last Day to withdraw from the University
Summer II Session: First day of Classes
Summer II Session: Last day to enroll, add/
drop without grade record (tuition charges
apply)
Summer II Session: Last day to drop a
course (Grade of W)
Summer Session II: Last Day to declare
pass/fail
THINKING AHEAD
Summer is a good time for
parents and students to evaluate
how the year went and to set
goals for the coming fall term.
The Academic Calendar can
help families plan ahead,
including for finals, holidays
and campus events such as
Family Weekend.
smu.edu/calendar
Discuss opportunities to engage
in campus life beyond the class-
room. SMU offers programs in
which students can research
answers to big questions, get
involved in the community and
hone their leadership skills.
smu.edu/engagedlearning
For more information, contact
Director of Parent and Family
Programs, Deanie Kepler, at
214-768-4797 or
Find campus news and resources
online at smu.edu/families.
Follow SMU on Twitter at Twitter.
com/SMU and on Facebook at
Facebook.com/SMUDallas.
Important SMU phone numbers and websites
Southern Methodist University (SMU) will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, education activity, or admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX1 Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected]. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
1Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688.
SMU214-768-2000smu.edu
Altshuler Learning EnhancementCenter (SASP)214-768-3648Writing Center 214-768-3648smu.edu/alec
Athletics 214-768-4263smumustangs.com
Bookstore214-768-2435smu.bkstore.com
Bursar214-768-3417smu.edu/bursar
Calendarcalendar.smu.edu
Career Center - Hegi Family CareerDevelopment Center214-768-2266smu.edu/career
Caring Community Connections (CCC)214-768-4564smu.edu/deanofstudentsccc
Chaplain’s Office and Religious Life214-768-4502smu.edu/chaplain
Counseling Services214-768-2277smu.edu/counseling
Dean of Students214-768-4564smu.edu/studentlife
Dining Services214-768-2367smudining.com
Disability Accommodations & Success Strategies (DASS)214-768-1470
Enrollment Services214-768-3417smu.edu/enrollmentservices
Financial Aid214-768-3417smu.edu/financialaid
Health Center214-768-2141smu.edu/healthcenter
International Student & Scholar Services214-768-4475smu.edu/international
LibrariesMain Desk 214-768-2329smu.edu/libraries
Mothers’ and Dads’ Clubs 214-768-4797smu.edu/momsanddads
Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement 214-768-4580smu.edu/multicultural
Parking & ID Card Services214-768-7275smu.edu/parkingID
Registrar214-768-3417smu.edu/registrar
Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) 214-768-2407smu.edu/housing
SMU Abroad214-768-2338smu.edu/abroad
SMU PoliceEmergency 214-768-3333Nonemergency 214-768-3388smu.edu/pdAnonymous tip line 214-768-2TIPsmu.edu/2tipFor emergency in progress, call 911
SMU Summer Studies214-768-3417smu.edu/summer
SMU-in-Taos214-768-3657smu.edu/taos
Safety Escorts (free campus rides)214-768-1111Download “Tap Ride” app
Student Experience 214-768-4560smu.edu/newstudent
Student Involvement 214-768-4400smu.edu/studentactivities
Title IX CoordinatorOffice of Institutional Access and Equity214-768-3601smu.edu/iae
University Advising Center214-768-2291smu.edu/dedman/advise
Violence Prevention & Support Services214-768-4512smu.edu/violenceprevention
Women & LGBT Center214-768-4792smu.edu/womenandlgbtcenter
For more information, contact Director of Parent and Family Programs, Deanie Kepler, at 214-768-4797 or [email protected].
Find campus news and resources online at smu.edu/families.
Follow SMU on Twitter at Twitter.com/SMU and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SMUDallas.