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SMU Hilltop Scholars This is the official page for SMU's Hilltop Scholars Program. We are an honors community for first-year students.

Welcome to the Hilltop Scholars Program (HSP), one of SMU’s most distinctive communities. Students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and an interest in service and leadership on their applications to SMU may be invited to join the Hilltop Scholars Program. We select students who have much to offer the University and the community; therefore, consider it an honor to have been chosen for Hilltop Scholars! This exciting program will provide students with a ready-made community of like-minded individuals who will take selected courses together, including WRTR 1312 and/or WRTR 1313. In addition, students in HSP will receive more individualized attention, and they will gain personal interaction with classmates inside and outside of the classroom as they work on community service and leadership projects their first year at SMU. If you choose to become part of HSP, you will join other first-year students who want to do well academically and take an active part in giving back to the community. We hope you decide to take the opportunity to become part of HSP and make a difference your first year at SMU!

Scenes from Family Weekend with the Hilltop Scholars! 🏈
09/30/2026

Scenes from Family Weekend with the Hilltop Scholars! 🏈

Last Saturday, our Hilltop Scholars spent the morning volunteering at Equest! Missed the fun last week? Join HSP at Eque...
09/25/2026

Last Saturday, our Hilltop Scholars spent the morning volunteering at Equest!
Missed the fun last week? Join HSP at Equest on October 10, October 24th, and November 7. Register on SMU360. 🐎

The Narrative Now Story Series Executive Board is excited to welcome Giancarlo Esposito on September 30!An acclaimed act...
09/22/2026

The Narrative Now Story Series Executive Board is excited to welcome Giancarlo Esposito on September 30!

An acclaimed actor, director, and producer, Giancarlo Esposito has built an expansive career across film and television, with memorable roles in Breaking Bad, Do the Right Thing, Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian, and The Boys. Beyond his work on screen, Esposito has also directed and produced film and television projects throughout his career.

Join us for an evening with Giancarlo Esposito as he shares insights from his career, creative process, and experiences in storytelling across the entertainment industry. Whether you’re interested in film, writing, the arts, or simply the power of a great story, this is an opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s most recognizable storytellers.

This event is presented in partnership with Narrative Now at SMU English Department

📍 Oren Auditorium
📅 September 30
⏰ 6:30 p.m.

RSVP on SMU360!

09/18/2026

Join us September 30th for our first Narrative Now Story Series event of the year, featuring Giancarlo Esposito! RSVP on SMU360.

Hey Scholars! Join us tomorrow to learn about how to apply for the 2026-2027 Narrative Now Executive Committee, a paid p...
09/16/2026

Hey Scholars! Join us tomorrow to learn about how to apply for the 2026-2027 Narrative Now Executive Committee, a paid professional development committee where you will be responsible for bringing events and speakers to SMU! Also learn more about our Narrative Now Scholars program thought the Department of English! 📚

Looking for ways to get involved this semester? 📝Check out some of our upcoming HSP events and opportunities to earn ser...
09/08/2026

Looking for ways to get involved this semester? 📝

Check out some of our upcoming HSP events and opportunities to earn service hours, connect with fellow Hilltop Scholars, and make a difference in our community! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐎✨

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Classes may not start until August 24, but the fun starts a little earlier. 😊 Join us for Game Night in the Scholars Den...
07/24/2026

Classes may not start until August 24, but the fun starts a little earlier. 😊 Join us for Game Night in the Scholars Den on August 19 for games, conversation, and a chance to meet fellow Hilltop Scholars!

07/20/2026

Take a quick tour of the Scholars Den! This is one of the main spaces Hilltop Scholars can use to study, hang out, and spend time between classes. We can’t wait to see it full again this fall!

Incoming Mustangs, this one’s for you 🐴Trying to figure out the difference between all of SMU’s Residential Commons? We ...
06/24/2026

Incoming Mustangs, this one’s for you 🐴

Trying to figure out the difference between all of SMU’s Residential Commons? We put together a quick guide with a few things to know about each one, from locations to traditions to what makes them unique. 🤭

A little glimpse into what being in HSP really looks like at SMU 🤍
05/11/2026

A little glimpse into what being in HSP really looks like at SMU 🤍

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