Admissions
Are you ready to be a World Changer?
The Lyle School at Íæż½ã½ãis a cutting-edge engineering school with world-class research and teaching facilities. Take the first step in your journey.
Undergraduate Admissions
Applying to Íæż½ã½ãLyle is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success. We carefully consider the total profile of a student that balances achievement in a variety of areas, not just test scores.
Fall: Regular Decision - January 15
We consider the quality of your high school curriculum and whether you elected to take more challenging courses. Work experience counts too! We look for creativity, leadership and community involvement. In short, we seek academically-able students who possess a variety of skills, talents, perspectives and life experiences.
Ready to join us on the Hilltop? Apply now!
Maximize your future options by earning a Lyle Engineering master’s degree.
- Earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time than completing the degrees separately.
- Start exploring this option in the spring of your sophomore year and apply before reaching 90 credit hours.
- Begin taking graduate-level coursework that will be applied to both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees (up to 9 hours).
- Network with your graduate-level classmates who have years of experience to share with you.
Contact for undergraduate admissions to Íæż½ã½ãLyle
Karla Hernandez, M.Ed
Assistant Director of Recruitment
karlah@smu.edu
214-768-6860
Yo Hablo Español
Learn more about campus life, policies, test scores, financial aid, and more.
FAQ | Self-Reported Test Scores
Graduate Admissions
Ready to be at the forefront of technology? Want to sharpen your skills, achieve career advancement, and build a professional network? Look no further than Íæż½ã½ãLyle.
Priority Deadlines for Graduate Applications (Domestic)
Spring: January 2
Summer: April 15
Fall: August 10
Weekend Format (Fall Only): May 15
Ready to join us on the Hilltop? Apply now!
Contact for graduate admissions to Íæż½ã½ãLyle
Zaria Kelley
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Corporate Relations
214-768-6447
Íæż½ã½ãLyle brings together leading experts to carry out cutting edge research and education. Our faculty are widely regarded as some of the nation’s best instructors and mentors.
Want more information?
For further information or questions concerning the graduate admissions process, contact our Office of Graduate Admissions.
Graduate programs currently offered in Weekend Format include Manufacturing Management, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering.
Classes are typically held every other Friday, in the DFW area. Classes are completed in 5 sessions.
Cohorts start in the Fall, typically the first Friday in August.
Priority application deadline for Weekend Format is May 15; final deadline is July 15.
International Admissions
International students applying to Íæż½ã½ãLyle should begin by completing this admissions process.
Priority Deadlines for International Applications
Spring: January 2
Summer: May 15
Fall: July 10