RoundUp

RoundUp is an optional extended orientation program designed to connect incoming students to the ok资源网 community and life on the Hilltop.

 

Over the course of 3 days and 2 nights, you will experience life with new friends, learn important ok资源网 traditions, participate in fun games, activities, and friendly competition, while also traveling to amazing destinations in the Dallas area. Participants will have the chance to build relationships, foster school spirit, create a sense of belonging, and even develop leadership skills—all while making lasting memories.
 
Each session is open to 150 incoming first-year Mustangs who have submitted their enrollment deposit. Students will participate in small “Peruna Pod” groups led by upper-division student and faculty/staff mentors, ensuring a supportive and engaging experience.

Connection. Fun. Community.

Session Dates

EndZone A: June 17-19
214: June 29-July 1
EndZone B: July 25-27

Registering and Paying for RoundUp

Each RoundUp Session is limited to 150 students. Reservations open on April 15 at 7 p.m. CDT. Only students who have submitted their enrollment deposit will receive an invitation to reserve their spot. 

Once a session is full, there will be an option for students to be added to a waitlist. Students must be prepared to submit their participation fee in order to finalize their registration.

Cost
Participation in a RoundUp session costs $850. The fee will cover 2 nights lodging, food and beverage, swag, transportation, and other general operation costs. Students will also need to cover their own transportation cost to and from their home and campus. 

Refund
A 50% refund will be granted to students who cancel on or before the session registration deadline. 

Deadline Dates:

  • EndZone A - June 3
  • 214 - June 15
  • EndZone B - July 10

You may cancel your registration through your confirmation email.

Fee Waivers

  • Participants are welcome to apply for a fee waiver. Fee waivers are limited and will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and are determined based on Pell Grant status. Note: Applying for a waiver does not guarantee your registration. However, students who pay upfront will receive a refund if awarded a fee waiver.  
  • Students who wish to apply for a fee waiver before registering, please .

The application for a fee waiver closes on May 15. Fee waiver decisions will be emailed by May 20.

Yes. Although nearly all expenses are covered for the duration of RoundUp, there will be opportunity for students to spend money on additional food, souvenirs, or activities.

Program Information

RoundUp is an optional program open to incoming first-year students who have submitted their enrollment deposit.

No, although Mustang StartUp tasks should be completed before students move-in, they do not have to be completed to participate in RoundUp.

Each RoundUp session will begin with a check-in period from 2-3 p.m. on the first day of the session. If you plan on flying to a Dallas/Fort Worth airport, make sure to consider travel time between the airport and campus to arrive at check-in on time.

Students should pack for 3 days and 2 nights preferably in comfortable summer clothing. A full packing list will be emailed later this spring.

No, students participating in RoundUp should plan to stay for the duration of the program.

Students that plan on parking a vehicle on campus for the duration of the program will be granted a temporary parking permit to park their vehicles in a secured parking garage on campus. Once check-in is completed, students will be transported to a hotel via charter bus.

group walking into cowboys locker room

Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium

group fun singing and pony up hand signal
group posing for photo at dallas farmers market

Dallas Farmers Market

two people posing for photo in front of globe life stadium

Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field

group fun in circle playing game

Peruna Pods

group posing for photo in the gary weber endzone

Gary Weber End Zone at Ford Stadium

For questions, please contact RoundUp staff at roundup@smu.edu.