Important dates
2026-2027 Academic Year
Important Admissions dates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Consult the Academic Calendar for current student dates and deadlines.
April 23
Course registration
Course registration opens for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 terms
Registration opens to all new undergraduate students entering directly from high school.
August 1
Application deadline
Last day to apply to Fall Term 2026 (Domestic students)
September 9
Classes begin
Fall Term classes begin
See the Academic Calendar for more information.
October 1
Applications open
Admission applications open for the 2027-2028 academic year
October 15
Entrance Awards, Winter Term and Residence applications
Entrance Awards application opens (due February 15, 2027). Find out more about scholarships and awards at SMU
Last day to apply to Winter Term 2027 (International students)
October 23
Open House
Attend our first fall Open House event on campus!
November 28
Open House
Attend our second fall Open House event on campus!
December 1
Application deadline
Last day to apply to Winter Term 2027 (Domestic students)
January 6
Classes begin
Winter Term classes begin
See the Academic Calendar for more information.
February 1
Residence applications
Residence applications for 2027/2028 academic terms open
February 15
Awards and Scholarships deadline
Deadline to apply to be considered for Entrance Awards and Admissions Scholarships
May 3
Classes begin
Spring Term classes begin
See the Academic Calendar for more information.
July 5
Classes begin
Summer Term classes begin
See the Academic Calendar for more information.