Simmons School of Education and Human Development Academic Spotlight

    Monday, October 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM until 4:30 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

    Frances Anne Moody Hall
    Airline Road
    Dallas, TX 75205
    United States

    Join us at the SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development to see how your passion can make an impact.

    Spotlight is your opportunity to experience the Simmons community firsthand. You’ll meet current students, faculty, staff, and alumni, observe classes in action, and learn more about the academic opportunities, meaningful connections, and hands-on experiences that help Simmons students prepare to make a difference in their fields and communities.

    Schedule of Events:

    8:30 a.m.Check-In and Breakfast
    9:00 a.m.Welcome and Information Session
    10:00 a.m.Academic Connections: Class Observations for Prospective Students
    11:00 a.m.Student and Alumni Panel
    12:00 p.m.Lunch with Current Students
    1:00 p.m.*Academic Info Sessions with Other Academic Schools at SMU (Optional)
    2:30 p.m.*SMU Information Session (Optional)
    3:00 p.m*SMU Campus Tour (Optional)












    *    The optional campus tour and additional academic information sessions that take place after the Simmons Spotlight are available as a part of the SMU Daily Visit, and require a separate registration. Click here to sign up for the campus tour and other campus activities that are part of the SMU Daily Visit.

    Keep in mind, SMU football takes the field on Saturday, October 3! Although Simmons will not host a separate tailgate, you are welcome to join the Hilltop community for Boulevarding, SMU’s pregame celebration, and purchase tickets to the game here.

    We hope you’ll join us at Spotlight to discover the SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development, connect with our community, and see what your future at Simmons could hold.

    Please complete the form below to register for the Academic Spotlight.  Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
    Mailing Address*
    Mailing Address*
    Birthdate*
    Birthdate*
    Would you like to join us for complimentary lunch?*
    Would you like to join us for complimentary lunch?*
    Campus Tour and Additional Academic Info Sessions
    The campus tour and additional academic information sessions that take place after the Simmons Spotlight are available as a part of the SMU Daily Visit, and require a separate registration. Click here to register for the SMU Daily visit, where you could sit in on an info session with either the Cox School of Business, the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, the Lyle School of Engineering, or the Meadows School of the Arts. Especially if you're thinking about double majoring, we encourage you to explore all the academic offerings at SMU. Plus, by signing up for the Daily Visit, you'll have the option to attend a session about SMU and the admission process in general and a campus tour led by a current student. Be sure to select the afternoon tour and afternoon SMU Info Session options. Sign up here! 
    Do you plan on registering for the SMU Daily Visit to participate in any of the optional events after the Simmons Spotlight? 
    Do you plan on registering for the SMU Daily Visit to participate in any of the optional events after the Simmons Spotlight?