Social Atmosphere

@FinalYear. Other SMU students.
Could you comment on the current social scene? I know SMU has had a reputation as a party school in the past but that things are changing as the school becomes more academically rigorous. What about the kid who wants the active social life that SMU has been know for? Would a student very interested in a “party school” still find that at SMU?

My SMU professor wife says that you can find plenty of parties at Stanford and Harvard if you want. There is still a thriving social scene at SMU but a growing diversity of opportunities as well.

I recruit at SMU and am very impressed by the caliber of graduates. I also know many HS grads who have gone to SMU and they all enjoy it in their own ways.

the social scene is great but don’t think you will find easy classes. everyone here likes to go out but we all work hard too so consider that.