As a private, comprehensive university enriched by its United Methodist heritage and partnership with the Dallas Metroplex, SMU seeks to enhance the intellectual, cultural, technological, ethical, and social development of a diverse student body.

SMU offers undergraduate programs centered on the liberal arts and excellent graduate, professional, and continuing education programs in selected areas. The SMU experience includes abundant opportunities for research experience, international study, leadership development, and off-campus service and internships -- all with the goal of preparing students to be contributing citizens and leaders for our state, nation, and world.

SMU comprises six degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Meadows School of the Arts, Edwin L. Cox School of Business, School of Engineering, Dedman School of Law, and Perkins School of Theology. Founded in 1911 by what is now The United Methodist Church, SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and is committed to the values of academic freedom and open inquiry.