College Spotlight
Southern Methodist University
Location: Dallas
234 Miles
from
Humble/
Kingwood
to SMU
3 hours and
41 minutes
Mascot: The Mustang
“Peruna” is the mustang
mascot.
There is a costumed Peruna
and a live Peruna.
Live Peruna
• The live “Peruna” is a
Shetland pony.
• Some UT students tried to
“horse-nap” (steal) Peruna
once, but they stole the
wrong horse!
• Shetland ponies are small
horses.
Rally Cry: Pony Up
Colors
Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue
Hand Signal
Make “pony ears.”
Very similar to TCU’s “horned frog”
sign, but you do not bend
your fingers down as far.
SMU's motto: Veritas Liberabit Vos
Always tell the truth! Lying is like a trap.
The truth allows you to be free from
worry and guilt.
Religious Life
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SMU is a private, Methodist institution which offers:
The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life is committed
to supporting you in issues of faith, purpose and meaning.
Religious Life groups can help you get connected!
University Worship is a community of students, faculty, staff,
alumni and friends in the United Methodist tradition and is
open to all.
Resident Community Chaplains are placed in almost every
residence hall and are available for guidance, spiritual direction,
self-understanding and many other concerns you may have.
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Remember: Private Universities can cost quite a bit more!
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Accounting
Advertising (General, Creative, Media)
Anthropology
Applied Physiology and Sport
Management
Art (Portfolio Required)
Art History
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Research
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science with Bioinformatics,
Game Development, Research or
Security Specializations
Creative Computing
Dance (Audition Required)
Economics
Economics with Finance Applications
Specialization
Economics with Systems Analysis
Specialization
Education (Teacher Certification)
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering with Biomedical,
Computer Engineering or Engineering
Leadership Specializations
Engineering
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English
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English with Creative Writing
Specialization
Environmental Chemistry
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Environmental Engineering
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies (African/African-American, •
Mexican-American)
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Finance
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Finance with Alternative Asset
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Management Specialization
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Financial Consulting
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General Business
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Geology
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Geophysics
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History
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Human Rights
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Individualized Studies in the Liberal
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Arts
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International Studies
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Journalism
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Latin American and Iberian Studies
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Management
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Management Science
Marketing
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Markets and Culture
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering with
Engineering Management and
Entrepreneurship or Manufacturing
Specializations
Medieval Studies
Music (Audition Required)
Music Composition (Audition Required)
Music Education with Texas Teacher
Certification (Audition Required)
Music Performance (Audition Required)
Music Therapy (Audition Required)
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Physical Therapy
Psychology
Public Policy
Real Estate Finance
Religious Studies
Resource Geology
Risk Management and Insurance
Sociology
Statistical Science
Theatre (Acting, Theatre
Studies) (Audition Required)
World Languages and
Literatures (French, German, Italian Area
Studies, Spanish)
Famous Alumni
• Laura Bush, former first lady
• William Mark "Bill" Fagerbakke, the
voice of Patrick Star on SpongeBob
• Smu.edu
• Wikipedia
• Rivals.com
Sources
Additional Information
• Click here to watch a video of SMU’s top 11
traditions
• Click here to watch a video of Bill Fagerbakke
and the other voices behind the cartoon
“SpongeBob.”