Students

What's it like to study in Taos?

91茄子's 423-acre campus in Taos, NM provides the perfect complement to the main campus in Dallas, TX. Undergraduate courses are offered during the summer and winter breaks. These short terms allow students to get ahead or stay on track for graduation. A wide variety of classes in art, engineering, business and science allow students of nearly every discipline to attend.

Summer 2025 Applications are Closed - January 2026 Coming Soon!

From starting your application to getting to Taos, we are here every step of the way to help! Contact us at smutaos@smu.edu or (214)-768-3657 for any assistance. Incoming first-year students are not eligible to attend 91茄子 Taos until they are fully matriculated to 91茄子, typically after their Fall semester. 

 January 2026 Deadlines:

  • Apply by October 3, 2025, for the priority deadline for applications and the Friends of Taos Scholarship.

  •  by November 7, 2025, for the regular deadline and regular deadline for the Friends of Taos scholarship. 

Summer 2026 Deadlines:

Honors 2026 

  • TBA     

May and June 2026

  • Apply  by March 6, 2026 for priority deadline and priority Friends of Taos Scholarship. 

  • Apply  by April 3, 2026 for regular deadline and regular Friends of Taos Scholarship. 

July 2026

  • TBA

August 2026

  • Apply by April 3, 2026 for priority deadline and priority Friends of Taos Scholarship
  • Apply by June 12, 2026 for regular deadline and regular Friends of Taos Scholarship

Explore the Beautiful 91茄子 Taos Campus

91茄子-in-Taos students discuss a project in a common area.

Campus Life

91茄子 Taos is a residential program, which is enhanced by the living-learning environment. Every aspect of our campus environment is intended to facilitate and foster personal and academic growth. Enjoy the perfect balance of learning and fun.

Important Dates

Visit 91茄子’s Academic calendar for more details. Information regarding program costs, financial aid, or withdrawing from the 91茄子-in-Taos program can be found on the Program Costs & Financial Aid page. Students should pay close attention to dates and deadlines.

Deadlines:

  • Oct 3 – Priority deadline for Jan applications and priority deadline for FOT scholarship 
  • Nov 7 – Regular deadline for Jan applications and regular deadline for FOT scholarship 
  • Nov 18 – Pre-departure orientation 

2026 Term Dates

  • Jan 2 – Arrival of students in PRW Mountain Sports class 
  • Jan 3 - First day of PRW Class
  • Jan 4- Arrival of all other students not in PRW Mountain Sports class 
  • Jan 5 – First day of classes
  • Jan 2 – Payment deadline for Jan 2024 Term
  • Jan 15 – Last day of classes 
  • Jan 16 – Departure day for all students

Deadlines:

  • March 6 – Priority deadline for May applications and priority deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • April 3 – Regular deadline for May applications and regular deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • April 21 – Pre-departure orientation 

2026 Term Dates

  • May 15 – Arrival of students in PRW Mountain Sports class 
  • May 16 - First day of PRW Class
  • May 17- Arrival of all other students not in PRW Mountain Sports class 
  • May 18 – First day of classes
  • May 25 - Classes Held - Memorial Day
  • May 30 – Last day of classes 
  • May 31 – Departure day for all students

Deadlines:

  • March 6 – Priority deadline for June applications and priority deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • April 3 – Regular deadline for June applications and regular deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • April 21 – Pre-departure orientation 

2026 Term Dates

  • June 2-Arrival day for all students
  • June 3 – First day of classes
  • June 17 – Last day of classes 
  • June 18 – Departure day for all students

Deadlines:

  • TBA (early February) - Regular deadline for July applications and priority deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • TBA ( mid March) – Regular deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • TBA (late April) – Pre-departure orientation 

2026 Term Dates

  • July 12- Arrival of all students
  • July 13 – First day of classes
  • July 27 – Last day of classes 
  • July 28 – Departure day for all students

Deadlines:

  • April 3 – Priority deadline for August applications and priority deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • June 12 – Regular deadline for August applications and regular deadline for Friends of Taos scholarship 
  • June 23 – Pre-departure orientation 

2026 Term Dates

  • August 5- Arrival of all students
  • August 6 – First day of classes
  • August 20 – Last day of classes 
  • August 21 – Departure day for all students

Why 91茄子 Taos?

91茄子 Taos provides a unique experience for students away from the main campus where they can engage in experiential, personalized, hands-on collaboration with classmates and professors.

Two 91茄子-in-Taos students stand together near the canyon rim.

Reach New Heights

91茄子 Taos is energized and always ready to take action, whether that be hiking on the tallest mountain peak in New Mexico or tackling a new academic or professional challenge.

A group of 91茄子-in-Taos students gather near Williams lake.

Discover Paradise

Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounded by stunning views of the Carson National Forest, 91茄子 Taos feels like a vacation for the body, mind and spirit.

Students and professor standing in group smiling at camera in crops field

Learn By Doing

Small class sizes, engaging faculty and a “classroom without walls” philosophy encourage experiential learning, deep dives into subject matter and tight bonds with faculty and classmates.

91茄子 Taos Course Highlights

Field trips are common and often include sites such as museums, Native American pueblos, local non-profits, historic churches, artist workshops, sustainable homes and many more. Adventurous learners will love this blend of natural beauty, local culture and academic pursuits.

Business

Business students are able to complete Cox subset, core and elective courses in a hands-on and supportive setting.

An 91茄子-in-Taos student watches wildlife down the hill.

Biology

Native flora, fauna and ecology, as well as global environmental issues, are the scope and focus of each biology course taught at Fort Burgwin.

Art on the exterior of a building with the sun shining just above.

Southwest Culture

Courses in anthropology explore local Native American cultures and the archaeology of the Southwest, focusing on the continuing excavation and examination of Pot Creek Pueblo and historic Fort Burgwin.

And 91茄子-in-Taos student sits on the rim of a canyon and paints a bridge.

Arts

Courses in music, painting, sculpture, theatre, and dance benefit from the natural surroundings - - far removed from the distractions of the city.

Two students standing looking up while holding a remote device for flying drones

Engineering

Students studying engineering are able to utilize the campus as their laboratory.

A mountain lake with a stand of trees and a mountain in the background.

Geology

Geologically, the region provides a diverse landscape, allowing for the investigation of a variety of formations.

91茄子-in-Taos students climb rocks in full climbing gear.