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The Lyle School of Engineering offers curricula leading to M.A., M.S., Doctor of Engineering and Ph.D. degrees. The M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees generally are directed toward specific branches of engineering and applied science, whereas the curricula for the professional degree of Doctor of Engineering is directed toward professional practice based on a broad range of engineering fundamentals. All doctoral programs are individually designed in conference between the student and their supervisory committee.

For more information on specific areas of study, please visit our Graduate Programs page.

You can contact Rebecca Lothringer if you are interested in a graduate program and Karla Hernandez if you are interested in an undergraduate program.

When a student receives admission to the Lyle School of Engineering it will be stated in the offer letter if they have been awarded funding (which is in the application portal). Financial assistance is available to students via teaching and research assistant ships. These are limited and highly competitive. If interested, students must contact departments and faculty directly to see if there are any open positions.

To view the most update information on tuition and fees please visit the Íæż½ã½ãBursars Office website.

Applicants must submit transcripts from each higher education institution attended, regardless of whether a degree was earned. Lyle School of Engineering will accept unofficial transcripts for admissions review, but all admitted applicants must provide official transcripts before course registration at SMU.

ALL post-secondary transcripts. Please request official copies of your transcript(s) from any higher education institution where you completed 12 or more credit hours. Transcripts are considered official when they are sent directly from your previous institution to SMU. This should include a final transcript from your bachelor’s degree conferring institution. A final transcript is printed after graduation and includes information about your degree(s) conferral.

For additioanl questions about transcript requirements, please contact the Lyle Graduate Admissions Office.

No you do not. We have in-house staff who complete this for your application and add it to your file. 

Degree Conferral means that your graduation date has been granted on your transcript. Transcripts will show expected graduation dates until the conferred date is awarded. 

An enrollment hold will be place on a students account after the first semester and will not be removed until transcripts are received. 

Applications will not be considered unless the complete official transcripts of the applicant’s prior undergraduate and graduate work are in the possession of the Íæż½ã½ãOffice of Admissions. The transcript is regarded as official only if it is received directly from the registrar of the institution in which the work was done, or if it is an original and authenticated transcript bearing the institutional seal.

Transcripts can be sent digitally through transcript services and/or other universities, or they may be mailed to SMU. 

Electronic PDF Delivery (PREFERRED): Institutions may send official electronic transcripts to gradappmaterials@smu.edu. This option is highly recommended as it is quicker and less likely to get lost in transit. Electronic transcripts must be sent securely (e.g., Scrip-Safe, NSC) from the transferable institution. Íæż½ã½ãwill not accept official electronic transcripts sent by students.

Hard Copy Delivery: Hard copy transcripts must be sealed and sent by the applicant’s institution to the following address:

Íæż½ã½ãGraduate Application Processing
P.O. Box 518
Dallas, TX 75275-0518

The Lyle School of Engineering does not house transcripts. Sending Official Transcripts to any Íæż½ã½ãLyle School address will delay your application review process.

Electronic transcripts must be sent securely (e.g., Scrip-Safe, NSC) from the transferable institution and should be submitted to gradappmaterials@smu.edu. 

Hard copy transcripts must be sealed and sent by the applicant’s institution to:

Íæż½ã½ãGraduate Application Processing
PO Box 750518
Dallas, TX 75275-0518

To start a new application, or edit an existing application, please visit the .

First time users: Creating an account is your first step to applying to Íæż½ã½ãas a graduate applicant.

Returning users: Please log in to choose the application you wish to complete, or to review the status of submitted applications. You may also start a new application as a returning user.

If you are seeking or required to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa, you’re considered an international applicant. If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident in the U.S., H1, or H4 visa holder, you are considered a domestic applicant and should use the domestic application. Any other visa holder or applicant should apply using the international student application.

Domestic students must apply and submit all requisite application materials by no later than July 1 for fall admission, November 15 for spring admission and April 15 for summer admission.

All international students use the following dates: May 15 for fall admission, and September 1 for spring admission.

No. There are no waivers for the $75 application fee. It can be paid in the portal after you apply. We accept both credit and debit cards.

You can view your programs specific requirements in the most current . For specific questions about your program of interest, please contact the appropriate program director.

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Applications will not be considered unless the complete official transcripts of the applicant’s prior undergraduate and graduate work are in the possession of the Íæż½ã½ãOffice of Admissions. The transcript is regarded as official only if it is received directly from the registrar of the institution in which the work was done, or if it is an original and authenticated transcript bearing the institutional seal. A statement of purpose is required.

Submitted test scores need to be received by the university officially. This includes GRE scores and English proficiency test scores (i.e. TOEFL, IETLS, and Duolingo).

Yes, if you are applying for a Ph.D. or D.E., three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation are optional for MS and MA applicants. 

If you have any research experience or have had an internship that would be something to add. 

It is a short one page document that tells us why you are interest in the program, why you are a good fit, and what you would like to do with the degree. 

You will receive emails from us when your application moves into it's next steps. 

Once your application is submitted and we have all required materials the process typically takes 3-4 weeks. At the peak of review season it can take a bit longer. 

Please email your items with your first and last name and application number to gradappmaterials@smu.edu.

Departmental Reviewers are looking at the Quantitative Score in 80% percentile or higher. This is roughly around a score of 163 at this current time. ETS clearly states that GRE percentiles are based on the mean of the number of test takers. For more information click .

An official GRE graduate school admission test score is required in the following cases: 1) for all doctoral applicants; and 2) for all applicants requesting financial aid.

Some work experience is accepted for waiver. However, you will need to contact your intended academic department for a waiver request.