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Family Weekend, September 28-30, 2012: Join your student for barbecue on The Boulevard before the Mustangs battle TCU for the Iron Skillet.
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Live Responsibly: Learn about initiatives by the SMU Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention and find campus resources.
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2011-12 Parents Calendar
(Download a pdf)May 28
University holidayMay 31
Summer classes beginJuly 4
University holidayAugust 3
Summer term endsAugust 18
Residence halls openAugust 19
Opening ConvocationAugust 20
Fall classes beginSeptember 3
University holidaySeptember 28-30
Family WeekendOctober 15-16
Fall BreakOctober 26-27
HomecomingNovember 2
Last day to drop courseNovember 21
No classNovember 22-23
University holidayDecember 3
Last day of classesDecember 4-5
Reading daysDecember 6-12
Final examsDecember 13
Residence halls closeDecember 15
Graduation
Author Archives: Sarah Hanan
SMU Celebrates 2012 Commencement
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaking at SMU’s Commencement on Saturday, told the graduates that as educated persons they have a responsibility to commit themselves to reason and the pursuit of truth. “You’ve been encouraged to know that reason … Continue reading
Engaged Learning Announces 2012-13 Unbridled Student Projects
In the coming academic year, 37 SMU students from throughout the University will take on special projects of their own design in research, civic engagement, creative work and internships. They are all part of the 2012-13 Unbridled Project, part of the SMU Engaged … Continue reading
Founders’ Day Weekend: Tributes to the Past, Building for the Future
SMU is marking a milestone by reaching $610 million toward its Second Century Campaign goal of $750 million. A range of new initiatives to build and renovate campus facilities were announced at a campus celebration Friday April 20, the first day … Continue reading
Hall Of Famer Larry Brown Named Head Basketball Coach
Hall of Fame Coach Larry Brown is the new head men’s basketball coach at SMU. Brown arrives on the Hilltop as the only head coach to win both an NCAA title and an NBA Championship, having won an NBA title … Continue reading
SMU Honors Outstanding Achievement at 2011-12 Extravaganza
SMU students, faculty, staff and administrators were recognized with awards including the University’s highest commendation, the “M” Award, at the 2012 Awards Extravaganza Monday, April 16. On the same day, the University honored its best students at the 15th annual Honors Day Convocation. … Continue reading
Report Describes SMU’s Significant Impact on DFW Region
To commemorate the anniversary of its founding 100 years ago with the support of Dallas, SMU has prepared a report detailing the impact of the University on the city as a return on investment. Titled “Dallas and SMU: The Power … Continue reading
Living Village is Showpiece of 2012 Engineering & Humanity Week
The Living Village is back for its second year at SMU, serving as an interactive display and teaching tool for 2012 Engineering & Humanity Week. Through Friday, April 20, students will live, cook and sleep in temporary shelters designed for international refugees … Continue reading
‘Relay For Life’ Raises More Than $123,000 to Fight Cancer
More than 1,000 SMU community members walked all night April 13-14 to raise money and awareness for cancer research during the 9th annual Relay For Life cancer fundraiser. SMU’s 2012 Relay For Life had raised more than $123,000, as of Monday … Continue reading
Rock Legend Stewart Copeland Talks and Teaches at SMU
Stewart Copeland, founding member of The Police and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree, will conduct a mini-residency at the Meadows School of the Arts April 11-13, 2012. Copeland’s residency will focus on his work as a composer. He will give guest lectures to music composition … Continue reading
Summer and fall 2012 at SMU-in-Taos: Seeking adventurous learners
Application deadlines are approaching for summer and fall 2012 courses at SMU’s 300-acre campus near Taos, New Mexico. Click here for summer and fall 2012 applications to SMU-in-Taos. “No other university has a campus like SMU-in-Taos,” says Mike Adler, professor of … Continue reading