Where do Freshman live at SMU?

Where do Freshman live at SMU?

Residential Commons
All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus in SMU’s Residential Commons. The on-campus requirement is also met by second-year students who are eligible to reside in SMU Greek housing. First-Year transfer students who are under the age of 20 by the first day of classes must also live on campus.

What are the newest dorms at SMU?

New facilities for the nine-acre Commons complex include five residence halls – Armstrong Commons, Kathy Crow Commons, Crum Commons, Loyd Commons and Ware Commons – as well as the Anita and Truman Arnold Dining Commons and the 800-space Mustang Parking Center.

Where do SMU students live off campus?

If you plan to live off campus in non-SMU housing, there are many apartment options close to SMU and prices are comparable to other apartments you may find in Dallas. Besides apartment complexes, University Park, the neighborhood surrounding SMU, has smaller apartment building and duplexes.

Are SMU dorms coed?

“Oh, all the dorms at SMU are co-ed.”

Can SMU freshmen live off campus?

SMU requires most incoming students to live on campus for two years. Living on campus is important for having the most robust and fulfilling SMU experience. First-year students must live on campus for their first two years at SMU and are assigned to one of our 11 Residential Commons.

Can you pick your roommate at SMU?

Residents request roommates via the SMU Housing Portal when applying for housing for the upcoming academic year. Know who you want to room with? In the SMU Housing Portal, in the Roommates section of the application, use the Search by SMU ID function to request and accept your roommate.

Do SMU dorms have bathrooms?

They clean common areas Monday through Friday on a scheduled basis and suite-style baths weekly on a rotating schedule. On weekends, custodians also provide limited cleanup of community bathrooms and respond to obvious needs.

Do SMU dorms have kitchens?

The Office of Residence Life is located on the first floor of the building. Huffman Hall has a kitchen, laundry room, a study lounge, and a TV lounge with a vending area, a microwave oven, and recreational equipment for use by residents. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the entire building.

Is SMU a safe University?

In 2019, Southern Methodist University reported 322 incidents related to crime and safety that involved students on campus. Based on a student body population of 11,824, that’s 27.23 incidents per 1,000 students.

Is SMU a safe university?

What size are SMU dorm beds?

80-inch
Although each Commons is architecturally distinctive, each room is furnished similarly – with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet space for each resident. Beds are extra-long, 80-inch twin-size. Bathrooms vary by building and typically are shared by four to eight students.

How do I request a roommate at SMU?

When was Eagle hall built?

Eagle Hall, opened in the Fall of 2010, houses 350 students in double-triple and semi-suite style rooms.

Are pets allowed in JMU dorms?

To protect the general health and safety of hall residents, pets are not allowed in any university-owned or university-operated buildings. The only exception to this policy is fish that are kept as pets. Service animals are permitted in residence halls and other university buildings.

Does SMU have communal bathrooms?

They clean common areas Monday through Friday on a scheduled basis and suite-style baths weekly on a rotating schedule. On weekends, custodians also provide limited cleanup of community bathrooms and respond to obvious needs. Custodians are not responsible for cleaning resident rooms or apartments.

Does SMU have single dorms?

Single rooms are available to first-year students on a space-available basis. Students should indicate preference for a single room when applying for housing. Area service desks are located in Armstrong Commons, McElvaney Commons and Virginia-Snider Commons.

Do JMU dorms have AC?

Are first year halls air-conditioned (AC)? Apartments on Grace, Bluestone Residence Halls, Hillside Residence Halls, and Skyline Residence Halls all have A/C throughout the buildings. All Village hall suite areas and TV lounges have AC.

What is an SMU residential commons?

SMU’s Residential Commons are designed to integrate the academic, residential and social experience and create a sense of belonging. A student’s Commons is their home base and each Commons is a microcosm of SMU.

What is the SMU Service House?

The SMU Service House (SMUSH) is a residence hall for 28 students dedicated to service and social change. This community provides upperclassmen with the ideal opportunity to share their passion for helping others.

How many fraternity and sorority houses are there at SMU?

There are a number of official fraternity and sorority chapter houses on SMU’s campus, 8 of which are owned and operated by the University in conjunction with Residence Life & Student Housing.

How do I contact the SMU Police Department?

Additionally, urgent and emergency response personnel can be reached via the SMU Police Department lines at 214.768.3388 (non-emergency) and 214.768.3333 (emergency). The Virginia-Snider (VS) Area Desk is located in Virginia-Snider Commons at the top of Bishop Boulevard and at the corner of Asbury Street and Hillcrest Avenue.