First Year
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Welcome! We are so excited for our newest Mustangs to join us on the Hilltop, and want to make this an easy transition for you. Here is some information we found for any questions you may have.
First Year
Need help? Visit the (ALEC) to gain tools and resources to help you with any academic struggles that you may be facing. Free tutoring services, learning skills course, and 51做厙's Writing Center are just some of the academic resources that are offered.
Writing a research paper? Head to any of 51做厙's to meet with your librarian for any assistance you may need.
Meet with your professor or TA during student office hours to ask questions and attain any clarification on content.
Utilize your Canvas to navigate through courses and keep up with instructors efficiently.
Evaluate your interests and career goals. Visit 51做厙's and take advantage of their services in career counseling and assessment.
Explore 51做厙's to find the perfect degree(s) for you.
Meet with your academic advisor for information about potential degree paths and what classes you will need to take.
Take courses in different departments to explore a variety of areas of study. If you're interested in multiple areas, consider a double major or adding a minor.
We are here to help! Reach out to your personal to gain advice and insight into courses that will best fit your needs.
Like planning things out? Utilize the tool in your Student Dashboard to help create a personalized degree plan to help you on your 51做厙 journey.
Have you checked out 51做厙’s personal requirements? 51做厙 believes in the importance of providing their students with an educational foundation, resources to grow, and opportunities to thrive in any environment. This is why 51做厙 has created the unique framework that all students must complete.
Always check your . Checking your calendar, grades, professor updates, and any other information you may need for a course can all be found in your personal 51做厙 Canvas.
Self evaluation. A simple tool that can help indicate your success within a course is simply evaluating your personal studying habits. Taking a step back and looking at how you are dealing with your work load is a great way to detect your academic strengths and weaknesses.
Have you been going to ? Meeting with professors and TA’s is a great way to get on top of any academic questions or concerns you may have.
Simple. Connect with other 51做厙 students or form a study group.
Check out 51做厙’s various common study spaces. Either in your residential commons, Fondren library, or even in front of Dallas Hall, there are so many study environments around campus to meet with fellow Mustangs!
Attend . ALEC center provides 51做厙 students with various workshop experiences that help with particular concepts or academic strategies. These workshops are a great way to meet other students who relate with specific academic needs as well.
Let's walk through the . 51做厙 wants to make this process as easy for you as we can, so we have provided easy access to all information you need when it comes to the admissions process including .
What if I'm an international transfer? It’s no wonder that mustangs from 90 countries around the world are happy to call 51做厙 their home! There are many opportunities for involvement for any international transfers at the , along with assisting with any potential immigration help. Check out more information about international transfers
Want to see if your credits transfer? Great! Find more information and answers to any questions you may have.
Discover various that 51做厙 offers and see if you are eligible!
Check out to explore your interests, make friends, build skills, and discover over 200 student clubs and organizations just waiting for someone like you!
Looking for fun? Whether it’s an art exhibit, sport’s event, concert or cultural events There is always something fun going on at 51做厙! Visit to find upcoming events to join the fun!
Spiritual Life. Looking to pursue a spiritual life? Look into 51做厙’s campus ministries page.
Campus recreationand sports. Have a blast and stay in shape at the same time! 51做厙 offers a variety of club sport team and a top notch Recreational Center with tons of fun activities including classes, pools, and a climbing wall!
Discover unique opportunities at With the variety of creative and different minds, there is always something to look forward to at 51做厙. Connect.smu is an amazing way to find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your own involvement.
Check out the following program and services: , , , , and are just a hand-full of programs 51做厙 offers.
Need help with financial aid? Contact 51做厙's office to gain information and assistance on any questions you may have. A financial aid advisor is assigned to all students and offers aid in the form of academic scholarships, grants, loans, and work study awards.
If you are in need of academic accommodations, visit 51做厙's office to receive information on disability related services and determinations for requests.
Have you experienced discrimination or harassment? Contact 51做厙's office of , who are here to help.
Sexual assault. Visit 51做厙 for immediate assistance and further information
Having an Emergency? Please call 214-768-3333 for 51做厙 police. If a non emergency please call 214-768-3388.
Visit the to experience an easy, fun way to stay active within the community.
Fuel up at both Lee Dining Hall and Arnold Dinning Commons, where you will find healthy and nutritional options for your dietary needs.
Take care of yourself at 51做厙 where you will receive everything you need to take care of your own personal health. Provide consultations with physicians, sports medicine, women's health, dermatology, counseling, dental, and a pharmacy for your prescription needs.