Office of the Student Experience

About Office of the Student Experience

Our mission is to connect you to SMU. Orientation at SMU is a three-step process. Through Mustang StartUp, Stampede, & First 5, our extended orientation program, our mission is to prepare students for life at SMU.

Through Orientation, students and families should connect to the SMU:
Academy
Spirit
People
Campus
Community of Dallas

Our office's core values are:
Excellence
Leadership Development
Servant Leadership
Inclusivity
Efficiency

Reviews

Orientación Leader

May 2019 - July 2019 • Dallas, TX

“My colleagues and mentors are what made my experience as an Orientation Leader this summer fantastic. I loved having the chance to meet incoming students and share my experiences and advice for making the transition to college life. ”

Orientation Mentor

May 2019 - August 2019 • Dallas, TX

“I loved getting to help a team of 14 amazing undergraduate students develop their leadership style and ability. The Assistant Director of the office is wonderful to work with/for and made the experience that much better! I also really enjoyed the opportunity to get to work with the incoming students and their families. ”

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