Southern Methodist University SMU invites applicants every year for admission in various under graduation courses.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements-

Minimum high school course requirements include:

4 units of English
3 units of math (algebra I, II, geometry)
3 units of social science
3 units of science (of which 2 must be lab science)
2 consecutive units of foreign language

Standardized Test Requirements-

Official SAT I or ACT scores (Please note SMU does not require the ACT writing test)

SAT II scores are recommended for some home-school students.

In addition to GPA and SAT or ACT scores, their admission committee weighs many factors during the course of the application process, including classroom performance, rigor of high school curriculum, quality of essays and recommendations, extracurricular activities, talents, character and life experiences.

The New SAT

The College Board will begin offering its redesigned SAT exam in Spring 2016.

SMU will accept scores from any one of three tests options (new SAT, old SAT, or ACT) in order to be considered for admission and scholarship consideration.

The new SAT, like the ACT, will offer a writing component as an optional section of the test.

SMU will continue to only look at the highest composite score for the ACT.

Auditions and Portfolios

If you plan to major or minor in music, dance, or theater, your audition is a requirement for admission.

If you plan to major in Studio Art or Film and Media Arts (B.F.A. only), your portfolio submission is a requirement for admission.

Dates and Deadlines-

Early Decision I

October 4, 2015: Recommended last day to take ACT
November 7, 2015: Recommended last day to take SAT
November 1: Electronic application submission or postmark deadline
November 1: Financial Aid priority consideration deadline

Early Action

October 4, 2015: Recommended last day to take ACT
November 7, 2015: Recommended last day to take SAT
November 1: Electronic application submission or postmark deadline
February 15: Financial Aid priority consideration deadline

Early Decision II

December 12: Recommended last day to take ACT
December 5: Recommended last day to take SAT
January 15: Electronic application submission or postmark deadline
January 15: Financial Aid priority consideration deadline

Regular Decision

January 15: Electronic application submission or postmark deadline
February 15: Financial Aid priority consideration deadline

Transfer

Fall Admission

April 1 (preferred/scholarship deadline)
June 1 (regular deadline)
August 1 (final deadline)

Spring Admission
November 1

Summer Admission
June 1

Contact-

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX, United States