With the kick-off of SMU’s Second Century Campaign, new buildings are going up all over campus. President Turner often says, “life is too short to go to school on an ugly campus.” With all its buildings matching from brick color to window trim, the SMU campus could easily be mistaken for a country club. Although its main building, Dallas Hall, is a little over 100 years only, its ceiling painted with gold, is breath taking. The newer buildings on campus are LEED Gold certified, meaning that they meet a set of strict environmental standards in addition to being astheically pleasing. As if the academic buildings weren’t impressive, SMU has just recently completed the Dedman Center Lifetime Center for Sports, which features a 165,000-sq.-ft. expansion, along with a climbing wall, water park, 15,000-sq.-ft. weight room, new volleyball and basketball courts, new gym equipment, an outdoor adventure area with tents and kayak checkouts, a recreational pool, an expanded track, and much more.
The campus in general is gorgeous and worth bragging about. Every year, SMU makes new plans to improve each and every school building as well as things like roads and parking garages. At first glance, one can see the green shrubbery and flowers all over campus, which is a plus because most of Texas’s grass is yellow. The more you walk around this campus, the more you will see how nice the facilities look. Don’t be dismayed if you see sidewalks and buildings being ripped apart—construction never ends here. From its enormous fountains to its unrealistically green grass, SMU seems to redefine the word, “manicured.” On a nice day students sit out on the lawn, enjoying the Dallas sun and the satisfaction of a beautiful college.
Southern Methodist Student ReviewsWhat's This?
Sort by:
Facilities at Southern Methodist University
B+
Some Older Some Newer
SMU obviously has it's older buildings i.e.. Dallas Hall and Clements however, most buildings are new or have been renovated. SMU also has 2 "green" buildings. The gym is nice for a school SMU's size and with the new George Bush Lib being put in I believe this grade (B+) has potential to move up.
May 14, 2012
Comment actions:
Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Facilities at Southern Methodist University
A+
Great Athletic Center
The Dedman Athletic Center is really wonderful. They equipment is new and well maintained. There are a lot of group classes offered (for a small fee). There is an indoor lap pool and and outside tanning pool. There is also and upstairs track, rock climbing wall, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and street hockey area. The center has a smoothie/drink stand also.
Apr 12, 2012
Comment actions:
Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Facilities at Southern Methodist University
B
SMU Facilities
The facilities as SMU are up to date. The dorms are cleaned daily and the libraries have great assistance. My favorite thing about SMU facilities is the view of downtown Dallas the Library has. Everything is modern, and technology is not a problem. However, I do wish there were more activities on the weekend (concerts....).
Apr 10, 2012
Comment actions:
Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
User rating for Southern Methodist University - Facilities is
4.6 out of 5
based on 29 user reviews.
Become a Contributing Author Learn more »
Most Recent Student Author View all
- Name
- Peter Goldschmidt
- Hometown
- Jefferson City, MO
- Major
- Financial Consulting
College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.
Buy the eBook "Southern Methodist University 2012: Off The Record"
Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)