Who do we look for?

At SMU we are committed to holistic admissions, where we look for students who have not only been successful academically but who also possess qualities that we value. Applicants are selected on the basis of their strong academic and co-curricular records as well as evidence of qualities such as positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and communication skills.

We seek to identify students who are different, who may be mavericks in their own ways, and who will inspire their peers and professors during their SMU years and beyond. We aim to put together a cohort of bright undergraduates with diverse interests and talents.

We would like every student to benefit from SMU’s educating of the whole person through our broad-based curriculum, coupled with depth in one or two areas of study, and complemented by an unparalleled co-curriculum involving global exposure, community service and internships.