We can't wait to see you back on the Hilltop!

Move-In

Move-in will look a little different this fall to ensure social distancing. Please read the instructions below to make sure your return to SMU housing goes smoothly.

You will be limited to two guests to assist you during your assigned window. Please do not bring more than two people with you for check-in. Your helpers will be able to assist you on your move-in day, but are not permitted in the buildings on subsequent days.
- Prior to arriving on campus, you and each person assisting you with move-in must complete a self-screening:
  - Have I been in close contact with a person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past two weeks?
  - In the last 24 hours have I experienced any of the following NEW symptoms, including cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, or fever greater than 100.0^oF?
  - Am I considered a vulnerable individual as defined by the CDC?

If you or those assisting you answer “yes” to any of the above questions, you should not come to campus.

Once arriving on campus, students will proceed to a check-in station where they will receive their keys and ID (if applicable) and have the opportunity to borrow move-in bins for two hours. Due to social distancing requirements, move-in volunteers will not be available this year to help.

Living on Campus

SMU wants you to stay safe and healthy on the Hilltop and keep others safe. Please make note of the following while you are living on the SMU campus:

Face coverings are required in ALL indoor public spaces and anywhere outside of personal living areas. Face coverings should cover both your mouth and your nose and be made of CDC-approved materials, which can be found here.
Guests are not permitted in any residential buildings. Visitors who do not live in the building may not visit in common spaces or room/apartment. (This includes communities made up of multiple buildings.) Students may only have guests from the same building in their room/apartment if both roommates agree.
All students are expected to practice social distancing, which means keeping at least 6 feet of distance between you and others and following all signage, including in elevators, lounges and office spaces.
- We recognize you and your roommate (and to a lesser extent suitemates) may not be able to remain six feet away. Similarly to living with your family, you and your roommate may be seen as a pod or family cluster. Keeping yourself safe includes keeping your roommate safe. If one of you is exposed to COVID-19, both of you may be required to quarantine.
In some buildings, water fountains and ice machines will not be available. You may want to bring a water filter to keep in your room.
Please carry your ID with you to access your residence hall. Residential buildings are locked for security, and you can only access your residence hall with your student ID card.
All students are expected to self-screen for COVID-19 daily. If you are experiencing signs and symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection, please call your health care provider or the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center at 214-768-2141.
- You are required to report positive COVID-19 testing results to the University via the Caring Community Connections form.
All students are expected to wash/sanitize hands often and are encouraged to carry hand sanitizer.
SMU’s custodial services company (ABM) has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures throughout the campus, including all routine cleaning and sanitizing of high-touch areas as well as adding multiple rotations per day. Learn more.
Students in suite-style bathrooms will be responsible for keeping their restrooms clean; ABM will not clean in-suite bathrooms.

We encourage you to communicate with your friends and peers in your living space and hold each other accountable for following these guidelines. All of us must work together to keep each other safe. Students may be held accountable under applicable SMU policies for failing to follow guidelines. If you need assistance talking with your roommate or peers, reach out to your Resident Assistant or Residential Community Director for assistance.

It is only through a collective effort that we can prevent COVID-19 infecting those on our campus. Together, Mustangs can accomplish anything!

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