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SMU’s beautiful campus has been a hallmark of the University since it opened more than a century ago. Collegiate Georgian architecture, the latest in environmental design, tree-lined walks, colorful flowers, open green spaces and outdoor art make for pleasant surprises around every turn. Explore one of the most welcoming campuses in the country, located near the heart of one of the nation’s economic and cultural powerhouses.

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START HERE Visitor parking is available in BINKLEY PARKING CENTER, located at the corner of Binkley Avenue and Airline 1 Road. Visitors to the Office of Undergraduate Admission can receive a visitor validation ticket to park free of charge. The Office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 214-768-2058 for more information. LAURA LEE BLANTON STUDENT seating make the Collaborative Commons area of the recently 2 SERVICES BUILDING is a great renovated Fondren Library Center a student magnet. Fondren (open place to start your tour and enjoy 24/5, with shorter hours Fridays and Saturdays) also houses the the beautiful view of the eastern Centennial Reading Room, recently restored to its original grandeur. entrance to campus. The Blanton SMU’s eight libraries have more than four million print and electronic Building houses Enrollment volumes. The DeGolyer Library houses special collections. Services, including Undergraduate, Transfer and International ANNETTE CALDWELL SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN Admission, Financial Aid and the 7 DEVELOPMENT is home to Annette Caldwell Simmons Hall and Bursar’s Office. Also in Blanton are Harold Clark Simmons Hall, which together increase the national the offices for SMU-in-Taos, JanTerm and international prominence of the Simmons School in research, and SMU Abroad. development of innovative programs and leadership in the field of education. LYLE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 3 prepares graduates for success SCIENCE QUAD, east of Dallas Hall, provides classrooms, labs and in technology, industry and public 8 research facilities. Nearby buildings are Heroy Science Hall and service. Lyle graduates are leaders Fondren Science Building. and creative thinkers prepared to take on the most profound DALLAS HALL, HOME OF DEDMAN COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND challenges confronting society 9 SCIENCES, was the first building on campus and is one of 10 SMU and the planet. Three-fourths of buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dallas Lyle Engineering students receive Hall opened its doors in 1915 and symbolizes SMU’s commitment to academic scholarships, and nearly academic excellence. Inside 85% of students graduate with one the main doors, look up at the to three internships/co-ops. The beautiful Rotunda and down Junkins and Embrey buildings and at the University seal. Because Caruth Hall are some of the most Dallas Hall was built at the technologically advanced on any highest point on campus, college campus. Embrey and Caruth SMU was nicknamed “The are both LEED Gold certified. Hilltop.”

COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is 4 housed in Fincher, Maguire 10 ranked No. 56 among and Crow buildings, as well as the best law schools nationally in Collins Executive Education in U.S. News & World Center. A Business Library and Report 2021. Qualified SMU Einstein Bros. Bagels are located in undergraduates can earn early acceptance to Dedman Law through the basement of Fincher. Cox students have access to professional the Pre-Law Scholars program. The Underwood Law Library is the academic advisers and the exclusive Cox Career Counseling Center. largest private academic law library west of the Mississippi River. Within three months of graduation, May 2019 graduates were off the job market at a starting salary of over $66K per year. The Cox MCFARLIN AUDITORIUM hosts University academic events, B.B.A. program ranked No. 18 out of 97 business schools in the 11 touring shows and the Tate Lecture Series, which brings nation in Poets and Quants For Undergrads 2019. 37% of 2019 B.B.A. to campus some of the world’s most interesting and provocative graduates received an average signing bonus of $8,200, and 94% speakers, such as former presidents, commentators, futurists and had internships while at SMU. artistic legends. The Tate Lecture Series annually returns almost $1 million in student scholarships to the University. HUGHES-TRIGG STUDENT CENTER houses Centennial Hall, an all- UMPHREY LEE CENTER 5 ages interactive exhibit telling the story of SMU. A great fuel stop houses the Belo Journalism Complex for everything from freshly made sushi to fruity pops, Hughes-Trigg 12 with television and radio studios, computer labs and editing features Cinco Taco, Chick-fil-A, Sushic suites. SMU-TV broadcasts from the studio and includes The Daily and The Market – a convenience store that Update, a streaming news show written and produced by students. carries Steel City Pops. The Hegi Family The Temerlin Advertising Institute boasts SMU’s award-winning Career Development Center offers career student advertising team, Praxis. On the lower level is Real Food on counseling and assessment and sponsors Campus (RFoC), one of our main dining halls. an active campus job-listing program. NORTH QUAD marks the northern end of SMU’s 11 Residential FONDREN LIBRARY CENTER greets visitors 13 Commons, where students live for their first two years at 6 with the Laura Bush Promenade, a SMU. Each Commons is a close-knit living-and-learning community walkway and garden made possible by that integrates the academic, residential and social experience by a gift to SMU from President George W. connecting students, Faculty in Residence and staff. The North Quad Bush in honor of his wife and SMU alumna features two Residential Commons: Virginia-Snider and Mary Hay/ Laura Bush. The new Starbucks coffee Peyton/Shuttles. The new Dr. Bob Smith Health Center provides shop, big-screen TVs and comfortable comprehensive medical care to SMU’s 12,000 students. MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is DEDMAN CENTER FOR 14 recognized as one of the premier arts 21 LIFETIME SPORTS offers schools in the nation and offers studies in the latest trends in health and the visual, performing and communication fitness. The Center includes arts. Hamon Arts Library contains more climbing walls, basketball, than 180,000 items and provides access to racquetball and indoor soccer more online arts resources. Three theatres courts, dance/aerobic/cycling – the Bob Hope, the Greer Garson and the rooms, weight room and fitness Margo Jones – are located here. area, sand volleyball courts, two pools, classrooms and a Starbucks. The hub of SMU spirit, the PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is an Mustang Band, has a new home at the Mustang Band Hall, adjoining 15 internationally recognized seminary Dedman Center, complete with a rehearsal hall and an outdoor of The United Methodist Church. The world-renowned Bridwell performance plaza. Library has a collection of ancient biblical texts and Bibles and offers theological resources for pastors and scholars unrivaled in the is east of the Mustang Plaza and Mall, where southwestern United States. Perkins Chapel hosts weekly worship 22 you will see the Mustangs sculpture. Moody Coliseum is home services and is one of the most popular places in Dallas to get married. to Mustang basketball and volleyball. Beyond the Coliseum is the Crum Basketball Center practice facility. With 17 NCAA Division I THE INDOOR PERFORMANCE CENTER, featuring Armstrong sports, SMU competes in the American Athletic Conference. 16 Fieldhouse, comprises a turf football practice field as well as spaces for training, fitness and special events. The Center will THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER houses a library, enhance the student experience and elevate competitive, high- 23 museum and institute, and provides SMU students, faculty performance athletics at SMU. and visitors with a one-of-a-kind resource where they can participate in nonpartisan symposia, SOUTH QUAD features three Residential Commons: Cockrell- learn from guest speakers 17 McIntosh, McElvaney and Morrison-McGinnis. McElvaney is and take advantage of the home of Mac’s Place, which offers many grab-and-go options. internships and work-study Residential Commons feature Wi-Fi and a variety of room types, opportunities. The Center is bathroom styles and community areas. open to visitors seven days a week and includes a museum MEADOWS MUSEUM houses one of the largest and most store, full-service restaurant comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain. Its 18 and quick-service bistro. exterior features the Santiago Calatrava sculpture fountain Wave. In To visit the Center, go to addition to special exhibits and public programs, the Museum offers bushcenter.org. docent tours and lectures. The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday. SMU BOOKSTORE is a Barnes and Noble bookstore, located one block south of Doak Walker Plaza at Mockingbird Lane GERALD J. FORD STADIUM is near the statue of 1948 Heisman 24 and Bush Avenue. It sells all SMU-required textbooks as well as great Trophy winner Doak Walker. Before home football games, 19 spirit items. students, alumni, faculty and the community tailgate nearby on The Boulevard. Ford Stadium also is home to the Loyd All-Sports THE ROBSON & LINDLEY AQUATICS CENTER and Barr-McMillion Center and the Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC), 25 Natatorium is a 42,000-square-foot facility that is home to which offers skills for academic success and tutoring services for SMU's internationally recognized men's and women's swimming undergraduate courses and disciplines. and diving teams. Located at 5550 SMU Blvd. on the University's growing east campus, the center provides facilities for practice and SOUTHEAST COMMONS competition. 20 features five Residential Commons: Armstrong, Crow, Crum, Loyd and Ware. Arnold Dining Commons is home to The Fresh Food Company dining hall where students enjoy made-to- order meals and where residents gather for Residential Commons dinners. THANK YOU FOR VISITING SMU!

We hope you enjoyed your time on campus. Come and see us again for a formal guided campus and residence hall tour and information session. To schedule a visit, please call 214-768-2058 or go to smu.edu/visit. A MATCH MADE IN TEXAS

SMU and Dallas are a great combination. SMU’s 234-acre, tree-lined campus combining classic Georgian architecture, the latest in green building design and outdoor art melds well with Dallas’ progressive image and commitment to the arts, culture and business. At SMU, students experience a world-class university in a truly international city.

SMU SPIRIT AND TRADITION ABOUT DALLAS • The SMU motto is “The truth will make you free” • Our Big D location creates big opportunities for our students. • SMU’s official school colors are Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue A global hub for finance, • SMU competes in 17 NCAA Division I sports banking, health care and • The SMU mascot is the mustang, named after an early technology, Dallas is also home 20th-century medicine, Peruna Tonic, which was said to have a to world-class arts facilities, “kick” bike-friendly recreation spaces and great food. • Peruna is a black Shetland pony stallion that attends home football games and other events • No.1– Dallas area named best big city for jobs by Forbes 2018 • Mustang fans show school pride with “pony ears” (using two • 200+ companies from 34 countries have their U.S. headquarters fingers) during school songs, chants and cheers or substantial operations in the Dallas region • Each fall before home football games, students, faculty, alumni • 1,000+ Dallas-area businesses offer SMU students 4,400+ and staff gather on The Boulevard internships for pregame picnics and festivities THE NUMBERS • Students can choose from intramural • High-achieving students come sports like flag football, softball, from all 50 states and 84 countries basketball, indoor soccer and many for undergraduate, graduate and others professional degree programs. • Club sports include baseball, • $143 million in scholarships and cycling, hockey, crew, lacrosse and grants awarded last year more • Nearly 80% of first-year students FACTS awarded grants and/or scholarships • SMU was founded in 1911 and opened in 1915 • 3 out of 4 undergraduate students • Like other top universities such as Duke, Emory and Vanderbilt, receive scholarships and/or financial aid SMU was founded by The United Methodist Church to promote • 11,8 2 4 (6,710 undergrads) total enrollment higher education and freedom of inquiry and remains secular in • 37% first-year students from Texas its teaching • 58% first-year students from other states VISITING DIGNITARIES • 5% first-year students from outside the U.S. • Some of the world’s most interesting and provocative people come to campus for master classes, lectures and discussions • 29% students of color through the Tate Lecture Series, John Goodwin Tower Center for • 47% female and 53% male Political Studies and George W. Bush Presidential Center • 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio • SMU alumni Kathy Bates and Regina • 7 nationally recognized degree-granting schools Taylor, Gretchen Carlson, Misty • 84% of full-time faculty hold doctorate or highest degree in Copeland, Brian Grazer, Monica their field Lewinsky, David Rubenstein and Shiza Shahid CONTACT INFORMATION Undergraduate Admission smu.edu/admission 214-768-2058 or 1-800-323-0672

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DEDMAN COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES Creative Computing AND SCIENCES Accounting Dance Anthropology Energy Management B.F.A. (Audition Required) Biochemistry Entrepreneurship Fashion Media Biological Sciences Finance Film and Media Arts Biophysical Sciences Finance with Alternative Asset Management B.A. (No Portfolio Required) Chemistry Specialization B.F.A. (Portfolio Required) Earth Sciences Financial Consulting Journalism Economics General Business Music Management Information Applications Management B.A. in Music (Audition Required) Concentration Marketing B.M. in Composition (Audition Required) Economics with Finance Applications Real Estate Finance B.M. in Music Education (Audition Required) English Risk Management and Insurance B.M. in Music Therapy (Audition Required) English with Creative Writing Specialization B.M. in Performance (Audition Required) (Ethnic Studies) LYLE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Public Relations and Strategic Communication African/African-American Studies Civil Engineering Theatre Mexican-American Studies Computer Engineering B.F.A. Acting Specialization (Audition Required) Health and Society Computer Science B.F.A. Theatre Studies Specialization (Audition History Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and Required) Human Rights Machine Learning Specialization Individualized Studies in the Liberal Arts Computer Science with Cyber Security SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND Individualized Studies in the Liberal Arts (with a Specialization HUMAN DEVELOPMENT focus on Women’s and Gender Studies) Computer Science with Research Specialization Applied Physiology and Sport Management International Studies Electrical Engineering Applied Physiology and Health Management Markets and Culture Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Specialization Sport Management Mathematics Electrical Engineering with Leadership Specialization Sport Performance Leadership Medieval Studies Electrical Engineering with Smart Wireless and Educational Studies (Teacher Certification) Philosophy Embedded Systems Specialization Early Childhood – Grade 6 Physics Environmental Engineering Grades 4 – 8 Political Science Management Science Grades 7 – 12 Pre-Health Mechanical Engineering Pre-Law Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Psychology Specialization Public Policy Mechanical Engineering with Management and Religious Studies Entrepreneurship Specialization Sociology Statistical Science MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (World Languages and Literatures) Advertising World Languages: Chinese Creative Specialization World Languages: French Digital Media Strategy Specialization World Languages: German Strategic Brand Management Specialization World Languages: Italian Art World Languages: Spanish B.A. (Portfolio Required) French B.F.A. (Portfolio Required) French Studies Art History German Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Spanish Organizational Communication Track Political Communication Track Social Innovation and Nonprofit Engagement Track

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected].