ICYMI: Residential Commons Model Transforms Campus Living

SMU opened five new residential facilities, dining commons and parking garage this fall at the southeast corner of campus. The facilities were built to accommodate another 1,200 students to fulfill SMU’s new two-year living requirement on campus. The six existing residence halls have been renovated to form SMU’s 11 Residential Commons, all of which include faculty in residence. Crests were created for each Residential Commons to provide a unifying identity among the residents.
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Arnold Dining Commons: The Residential Commons' crests are displayed on the balcony of the Arnold Dining Commons. — Arnold Dining Commons: The Residential Commons’ crests are displayed on the balcony of the Arnold Dining Commons.

Virignia-Snider Commons: Residents and Faculty in Residence Ann Batenburg (left) show off the Virginia-Snider Commons crest.

Mac's Place: This grab-and-go dining option features outdoor seating at McElvaney Commons. — Mac’s Place: This grab-and-go dining option features outdoor seating at McElvaney Commons.

Kathy Crow Commons: Students attend senior English lecturer Tom Stone's class in the Kathy Crow Commons classroom. — Kathy Crow Commons: Students attend senior English lecturer Tom Stone’s class in the Kathy Crow Commons classroom.

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