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2014-15 SMU Parents Calendar (download and print pdf)
February 10
Career and Internship FairMarch 9-15
Spring breakApril 3
Good Friday holidayApril 6-24
Summer and fall enrollmentApril 17-19
Founders' Day WeekendMay 4
Last day of classesMay 6-12
ExaminationsMay 13
Residence halls closeMay 15
BaccalaureateMay 16
Commencement
Author Archives: Sarah Hanan
A Health and Safety Message from President Turner
SMU President R. Gerald Turner sent the following message to students, faculty and staff on August 25, 2014: Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to the start of what promises to be a memorable Centennial year on the Hilltop. I … Continue reading
Welcome to the Hilltop, Mustangs!
Welcome to the 2014-15 academic year! Mustang Minute: Watch a video from SMU News’ Myles Taylor featuring highlights from Move-In Day 2014. Mustang Corral 2014: View photos of the retreat in the Texas Hill Country on SMU Facebook. Watch Opening … Continue reading
SMU Health Center Moves to 3014 Daniel Avenue
The SMU Health Center has moved to 3014 Daniel Avenue in preparation for the construction of the new Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. The Health Center will maintain normal operating hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at its new location. Appointments will be available from … Continue reading
‘Oscar de la Renta: Five Decades of Style’ at Bush Center
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is hosting a major retrospective of legendary American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, exploring his significant career from its origins to his most recent runway and red-carpet masterpieces. Oscar de la Renta: Five Decades … Continue reading
Welcoming Traditions for New Students and Parents
SMU helps incoming students and their families transition from high school to college with Academic Advising, Registration and Orientation (AARO). The two-day orientation sessions run from July 7 to August 4, and will be followed August 21-23 by Mustang Corral, … Continue reading
Save the Date: Send-Off Parties for New SMU Families
At send-off parties across the country this summer, incoming SMU students and their parents can connect with fellow SMU families who live in or near their hometowns. Update: See photos from the 2014 Dallas and Phoenix send-off parties. Here is … Continue reading
Medical Services Offered at Loyd Center
As of June 6, the Health Center is temporarily offering medical services at the Loyd All-Sports Center, 5800 Ownby Drive. Medical services will be available from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on the lower level, room L007. For Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), call 214-768-2277 or 214-768-2860. For … Continue reading
Hurrah for the Grads: Scenes from Commencement 2014
Congratulations again to our Class of 2014 SMU World Changers. Watch a video of Commencement from SMU News’ Myles Taylor. Read more from SMU News.
The SMU Year in Review 2013-14
The 2013-14 school year at SMU was exciting. Take a look back at some, but certainly not all, of the excitement that took place on The Hilltop in this video from SMU News’ Myles Taylor. Watch the SMU Year in … Continue reading
Congratulations, SMU Class of 2014!
SMU celebrated the academic accomplishments of more than 2,100 students at its 99th annual Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, in the newly renovated Moody Coliseum. Watch a video of Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings’ Commencement speech See scenes from Commencement Watch … Continue reading