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Catalog Policy and Legal Statement


Bulletin of Southern Methodist University 2025-2026 Vol. CIX


Southern Methodist University publishes a complete bulletin every year. The following catalogs constitute the General Bulletin of the University:

  • Undergraduate Catalog*

    • Cox School of Business

    • Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

    • Lyle School of Engineering

    • Meadows School of the Arts

    • Simmons School of Education and Human Development

  • Graduate Catalog*

    • Cox School of Business

    • Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

    • Dedman School of Law

    • Lyle School of Engineering

    • Meadows School of the Arts

    • The Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies

    • Perkins School of Theology

    • Simmons School of Education and Human Development

    • SMU Guildhall

In addition, certain locations or programs provide their own schedules and information, including:

  • Professional and Online Studies

  • SMU Abroad

  • SMU-in-Taos

Every effort has been made to include in this catalog information that, at the time of preparation for publishing, most accurately represents Southern Methodist University. The University reserves the right to change, at any time and without prior notice, any provision or requirement, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, charges, financial aid programs, refund policies and academic programs. In addition, the University reserves the right to change the time, location, and modality of courses, or alter course requirements and campus offerings due to circumstances beyond the university's control that may affect the health or safety of students or affect the educational function of the institution. Such circumstances include, without limitation, power failure, fire, strikes by University employees or others, damage by natural elements, epidemics, and acts of public authorities. The University will, however, exert reasonable efforts, when it judges them to be appropriate, to provide comparable services, facilities, or performance; but its inability or failure to do so shall not subject the University to liability.

*Catalog addenda are published online. An addendum includes graduation, degree, and transfer requirements that do not appear in the online catalog but apply in that academic year. Addenda, if applicable, are found on the left-hand navigation bar.

Information also is available at www.smu.edu.


Notice of Nondiscrimination


Southern Methodist University (SMU) will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, education activity, or admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Assistant Vice President for Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Assistant Vice President for Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, equalopportunity@smu.edu. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688.

Produced by the Office of the Registrar
Margaret Scott, Catalog Editor
Robert Lothringer, University Registrar
Southern Methodist University
Dallas TX 75275-0221
June 2025