1. SPRING ENTRY
OPEN HOUSE

2. Studying as a Visiting Student or Taking a Gap Semester
SPRING ENTRY
Studying as a Visiting Student or Taking a Gap Semester
Caroline McCormick and
Nancy Skochdopole
Southern Methodist University

3. Studying as a Visiting Student
Great for students who want to:
Get a jump-start on their college credits
Work towards an on-time graduation from SMU
Keep up with study habits and time management skills
Participate in Greek recruitment during Spring 2019
Through the SMU Spring Entry Program, you can study at any 4- year or 2-year institution

4. Things to Consider for Visiting Students
Become familiar with visiting student policies at the institution in which you enroll. Example: additional applications, financial aid, etc.
Take approximately 15 credit hours in order to maintain a 4-year graduation rate
Submit your official transcript to SMU as soon as your grades are posted to receive credit for your course work
Credits and grades should transfer to SMU if courses have an SMU equivalent or are similar, and the final grade is a C- or better

5. Studying as a Visiting Student: Resources Available
SMU Catalog- guide designed to help you quickly locate details about the University’s undergraduate departments, degree programs, and courses
Transfer Guides- helpful tools that assist students with choosing transfer courses to meet specific programs and requirements at SMU
( catalog.smu.edu – published in early June)
Transfer Equivalency Guides- Pre- approved courses from over 50 other colleges and universities
(smu.edu/transfer)
Walk through how to use each guide

6. Taking a Gap Semester Great for students who:
Want a break from the traditional academic setting
Would like an opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture
Need more time to evaluate what they’d like to do after graduation or what they’d like to study

7. Taking a Gap Semester Many different options:
Community Service
Work Experience
Cultural Exchange
Language Studies
Trade Skills
Travel
Your high school counseling office has many resources available to help you find the right fit

8. Questions?
Caroline McCormick Office of Undergraduate Admission Nancy Skochdopole Director of Transfer and Transition Services