Stampede

Stampede is the ultimate student-only experience designed to welcome all new Mustangs to the Hilltop. Students beginning classes for the first time in the spring semester will attend a January Stampede and students starting classes for the first time either in the summer or fall semesters will attend Stampede in August.

Is Stampede Required?

All new students are expected to attend Stampede. Orientation is your time to make new friends, learn our amazing traditions, explore campus, and learn how to be a successful student both in and outside of the classroom. Make sure to have your Student ID with you when checking in Stampede events. Each check-in increases your chance to win amazing prizes! 

 

arial view of students standing outside in blue shirts in the shape of 2028 in front of Dallas Hall at SMU for the class of 2028 photo

August 20-24

Stampede is packed with experiences to help you connect to SMU! Full schedule of events will be available at a later date.

Note: Move-in occurs on August 20 or 21 dependent on student’s assigned move-in time slot. Move-in days will feature orientation activities open to new students and families. Stampede events (August 22-24) are for new students only.