Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Southern Methodist University has the Program Council. In fact, more students participate in the Program Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Southern Methodist University include Student Senate, Student Foundation, Residence Hall Association and SPARC (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, and Citizenship).

The Southern Methodist University community comes together each year for Homecoming, Sing Song and Mane Event (all-school block party).

Southern Methodist University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Southern Methodist University.

Southern Methodist University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Southern Methodist University students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Southern Methodist University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southern Methodist University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southern Methodist University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Southern Methodist University Athletics

At Southern Methodist University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Southern Methodist University:

Is Southern Methodist University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Southern Methodist University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SMU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

SMU offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Southern Methodist University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Southern Methodist University, take U.S. Highway 75 to Dallas, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dallas-Fort Worth International airport.

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