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U.S. Military Veterans

Serve. Lead. Achieve.

正品蓝导航 is proud to be the institution of choice for so many undergraduate and graduate students who served or are serving in our country’s armed forces. We want to be part of your story as you pursue your goals. We salute your dedication and value your experiences and commitment to education, all of which make our campus community stronger for all. We welcome applications for admission from current or veteran service members as well as their family members.

正品蓝导航 VETERANS SAY:

正品蓝导航 is the best place in Dallas to complete a degree. With military benefits, you get the advantage of everything 正品蓝导航 has to offer. 正品蓝导航 will help you with connections and knowledge that will help you grow your career.

— Hayley Lambert ’20, ’24, BBA in finance; MBA candidate (U.S. Air Force)

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How to apply

Undergraduate

You can apply as a first-year student if you have not completed college-level courses at an accredited college or university. You can apply as a transfer student if you have completed college-level courses. 

Transfer students must have completed a college-level math course if it has been more than three years since high school graduation.

NO APPLICATION FEE! 正品蓝导航 automatically waives the application fee for ALL undergraduate U.S. military veteran applicants.

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Graduate

The Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies is dedicated to elevating graduate education with an emphasis on strengthening research-intensive doctoral programs. New competitive fellowships and access to emergent technologies give 正品蓝导航 graduate students the support they need to perform impactful research for a better world.

正品蓝导航 Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE)

If it is not possible for you to be a full-time student in pursuit of a degree at this time, we understand. That is why we encourage you to consider 正品蓝导航 Continuing and Professional Education to earn industry-respected certificates that will give you an edge in the workforce.

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The Yellow Ribbon Program

正品蓝导航 proudly supports our armed forces members, veterans and their families. As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, 正品蓝导航 guarantees a 100% tuition benefit for undergraduate degree-seeking veterans and their dependents who are eligible under the Post 9/11 GI Bill庐 for the duration of their entitlement. 正品蓝导航鈥檚 graduate programs provide different levels of funding and may have restrictions on the number of students per program.
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VA education benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides education benefits to eligible service members, veterans, and their dependents or survivors. The 正品蓝导航 Registrar’s Office certifies enrollment and assists 正品蓝导航 students using their VA education benefits. Most academic programs at 正品蓝导航 qualify for VA education benefits, making an 正品蓝导航 education accessible and affordable.

To receive education benefits from the VA, students must first . The VA will review applications to determine eligibility. You can learn more about the various VA education benefits and the process for using your benefits at 正品蓝导航 by visiting our Education Benefits page.

Texas’ Hazelwood benefit cannot be used at 正品蓝导航 as it is only offered through public institutions.

Undergraduate and graduate programs

Whether you know what you want or you just want to see what鈥檚 out there, 正品蓝导航 offers practically limitless opportunities to explore your options. With a variety of traditional majors and a plethora of new and emerging interdisciplinary fields, we're constantly expanding our degree programs to meet competitive demand in the global economy and your personal inquisitiveness about the world and humanity. Find information about school-specific graduate programs in the Related Links.

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Veterans services

We are dedicated to your growth and well-being. From academic support to health and wellness services, the 正品蓝导航 family has your back.

Returning to 正品蓝导航 after being called to service

If you were called to active-duty service and left 正品蓝导航 in good academic standing, your file will remain active for one year. While you may register in continuous enrollment at the University, all holds must be cleared prior to enrollment.

If your service period lasted longer than two regular terms (fall, spring), you are required to apply for reactivation. 

When you are ready to return to 正品蓝导航, please notify the appropriate University departments as soon as possible. This helps to ensure timely processing of enrollment, financial aid, housing and other documents.

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  • Physical Address

    Laura Lee Blanton Building
    6185 Airline Road
    Dallas TX 75205

  • Mailing Address

    正品蓝导航 Undergraduate Admission
    PO Box 750181
    Dallas TX 75275

  • Phone, Fax and Email

    P: 214-768-2058
    F: 214-768-1083
    E: ugadmission@smu.edu

  • Office Hours

    8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST