must have completed at least one full-time semester on campus with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher before formally applying for admissions. The University Honors Program is a liberal arts honors experience that serves to supplement the basic SMU University Curriculum. Students are required to take honors courses throughout their time at SMU, and the program culminates with a final senior project or experience. Each student's experience can be unique, and students are encouraged to pursue projects in their area of study or about their passions.
=== Reputation and rankings ===
In the 2025 edition, U.S. News & World Report SMU is tied for 91st in the rankings of national universities, with its highest ranking by the U.S. News & World Report being 56th in 2011 and 2017.
In spring 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Cox School's Executive M.B.A. program 27th in the nation.
U.S. News & World Report ranked the Dedman School of Law tied for 56th in the U.S. for 2021. and it ranks 23rd among the top 50 law …
