SMU's 423-acre campus in Taos, NM provides the perfect complement to the main campus in Dallas, TX. Undergraduate courses are offered during the summer and winter breaks. These short terms allow students to get ahead or stay on track for graduation. A wide variety of classes in art, engineering, business and science allow students of nearly every discipline to attend.
From starting your application to getting to Taos, we are here every step of the way to help! Contact us at smutaos@smu.edu or (214)-768-3657 for any assistance. Incoming first-year students are not eligible to attend SMU-in-Taos until they are fully matriculated to SMU, typically after their Fall semester.
Apply by October 4, 2024, for the priority deadline and priority apply for the Friends of Taos Scholarship.
Apply by Jan 31, 2025 for priority deadline and Friends of Taos Scholarship, and regular deadline for Richter Fellowship
Apply by March 7, 2025 for regular deadline and regular deadline for Friends of Taos Scholarship
Visit SMU’s Academic calendar for more details. Information regarding program costs, financial aid, or withdrawing from the SMU-in-Taos program can be found on the Program Costs & Financial Aid page. Students should pay close attention to dates and deadlines.
Jan 31:
March 7:
April 18 - PRW Non-Refundable Course Fee Deadline
May 15: Arrival Day - arrive by 4 p.m. and meet in the Dining Hall
May 16: First day of classes (classes are typically 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
June 17: Last day of classes, including exams
June 18: Departure day for all students - check out by 9 a.m.
SMU-in-Taos provides a unique experience for students away from the main campus where they can engage in experiential, personalized, hands-on collaboration with classmates and professors.
SMU-in-Taos is energized and always ready to take action, whether that be hiking on the tallest mountain peak in New Mexico or tackling a new academic or professional challenge.
Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounded by stunning views of the Carson National Forest, SMU-in-Taos feels like a vacation for the body, mind and spirit.
Small class sizes, engaging faculty and a “classroom without walls” philosophy encourage experiential learning, deep dives into subject matter and tight bonds with faculty and classmates.
Field trips are common and often include sites such as museums, Native American pueblos, local non-profits, historic churches, artist workshops, sustainable homes and many more. Adventurous learners will love this blend of natural beauty, local culture and academic pursuits.
Business students are able to complete Cox subset, core and elective courses in a hands-on and supportive setting.
Native flora, fauna and ecology, as well as global environmental issues, are the scope and focus of each biology course taught at Fort Burgwin.
Courses in anthropology explore local Native American cultures and the archaeology of the Southwest, focusing on the continuing excavation and examination of Pot Creek Pueblo and historic Fort Burgwin.
Courses in music, painting, sculpture, theatre, and dance benefit from the natural surroundings - - far removed from the distractions of the city.
Students studying engineering are able to utilize the campus as their laboratory.
Geologically, the region provides a diverse landscape, allowing for the investigation of a variety of formations.
