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Parents Calendar 2012-13
(pdf to download and print)May 15-June 1, 2013
May Term in TaosMay 16-31
New: May Term in DallasJune 3-August 6
Full Summer TermJune 3-July 2
Summer I TermJune 4-July 3
June Term in TaosJuly 5-August 5
Summer II TermJuly 8-August 19
New student orientation (AARO)August 5-22
August Term in TaosAugust 22-24
Mustang CorralAugust 24
Residence halls openAugust 25
Opening ConvocationAugust 26
First day of classAugust 27
First day of Taos Fall TermSeptember 2
Labor Day holidayOctober 4-5
Family WeekendOctober 14-15
Fall BreakOctober 25-26
HomecomingNovember 4-22
Spring enrollmentNovember 8
Last day to drop courseNovember 27
No classNovember 28-29
Thanksgiving holidayDecember 9
Last day of classDecember 10-11
Reading daysDecember 12-18
Final examsDecember 19
Residence halls closeDecember 21
December CommencementJanuary 6-15, 2014
J Term
Author Archives: Sarah Hanan
SMU Aware Update for May 21: Severe Weather in Forecast
The SMU area is under a tornado watch on Tuesday, May 21, which means conditions exist for the formation of tornadoes. Severe weather with the possibility of hail is expected to move into the North Texas area in the early … Continue reading
Congratulations to SMU’s Class of 2013
Former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree at SMU’s Spring 2013 Commencement Convocation on Saturday. Hutchison spoke about entrepreneurial spirit and a “can-do” attitude as important legacies from the graduates’ time at … Continue reading
Countdown to Commencement 2013
The entire SMU community is preparing for Commencement 2013. Here is a look at some of the big events: May 17-18: Class of 1963 Reunion. The newest Golden Mustangs celebrate 50 years. May 17: Baccalaureate Service and Rotunda Recessional, 8 p.m., McFarlin … Continue reading
SMU Alert Update: Information regarding Campus Lockdown
SMU was locked down briefly the morning of Friday, May 10, in response to a potential threat. After learning at approximately 8:35 a.m. about a potentially armed man in the vicinity, near Greenville Avenue and SMU Boulevard, the SMU campus … Continue reading
SMU Accepts Sexual Misconduct Task Force Report
SMU President R. Gerald Turner announced May 8 that he has accepted the recommendations of the SMU Task Force on Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures for maintaining and improving programs related to sexual misconduct. The recommendations address areas including sexual … Continue reading
SMU Welcomes George W. Bush Presidential Center to Campus
The dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on Thursday, April 25, brought members of the prestigious so-called Presidents’ Club to SMU. President Barack Obama joined former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush … Continue reading
SMU Prepares to Celebrate Opening of Bush Presidential Center
SMU is preparing to celebrate the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and welcome the worldwide visitors who will attend dedication events on campus April 24-26. The Bush Center, located on a 23-acre site on the east side of … Continue reading
Three SMU Professors Named First Faculty in Residence
SMU professors Mark Fontenot, Robert Krout and Tom Tunks have been chosen to be the first Faculty in Residence (FiRs) for SMU’s Residential Commons experience. All three of the first Faculty in Residence – informally dubbed “the Founding FiRs” by Residence Life and Student Housing staff members – have … Continue reading
SMU Welcomes George W. Bush Presidential Center
The 43rd president of the United States was the unadvertised guest of honor April 19 at a colorful, music-filled, outdoor ceremony welcoming the George W. Bush Presidential Center to campus. More than 3,000 SMU alumni, students, faculty and staff cheered … Continue reading
SMU Honors Outstanding Achievement at 2012-13 Extravaganza
SMU students, faculty, staff and administrators were recognized with teaching awards, service honors and the University’s highest commendation, the “M” Award, at the 2013 Awards Extravaganza Monday, April 15. On the same day, the University honored its best students at the 16th … Continue reading