SMU Athletic Department Mission Statement
Southern Methodist University strives for excellence in teaching, research and service. Within this mission, SMU's intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the institution and its educational programs. SMU is committed to maintaining an intercollegiate athletics program that reflects the attitudes and values underlying the University's overall mission: integrity, academic excellence, leadership, equity, diversity and success. An intercollegiate athletics program that reflects these values will contribute to the overall quality of the campus experience by fostering a sense of community and promoting institutional commitment on the part of student, faculty, staff and alumni.
SMU is committed to maintaining a successfully competitive intercollegiate athletics program that acts in concert with academic objectives and enriches the life of the institution. Accordingly, the intercollegiate athletics program should be conducted with respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. The student-athlete's activities are an integral part of the larger educational experience, enhancing his or her holistic development. The University will admit no student-athlete who does not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of successfully completing a baccalaureate degree at SMU. To ensure that SMU's student-athletes have a reasonable opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degrees, the University will endeavor to provide the necessary and appropriate resources for academic support.
