As the pandemic continues to disrupt our lives, the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) is
moving forward with an innovative hybrid approach of in-person, self-paced and on-demand graduate education for 2021. As we
continue to hope for the best and plan for “less than the best,” we will host the program in-person, respecting social distancing.
This will mean each class will be on campus separately. To accommodate a condensed schedule, some classes will be offered only
via live streaming and on demand. We will maximize and optimize the time on campus and provide the best “SWGSB Experience” possible
under the current circumstances.
When the pandemic allows, the SWGSB/SMU leadership will return to conducting a 100 percent in-person program to provide the engagement
for which SWGSB/SMU is known throughout the community banking industry. In the interim, the graduate school will feature
both virtual, online learning as well as in-person sessions, as permitted by University and health authorities. See
planning schedule below. As indicated,
some portions of the curriculum will be self-paced; others will require participants to engage via “live streaming” on the Zoom
platform. Those who plan to attend the SWGSB 2021 session entirely online should let us know as soon as possible. We will be
happy to discuss the additional requirements and email a list of courses that must be attended via “live streaming.” Our
cancellation policy will be flexible, in light of the unknowns. SWGSB/SMU will provide a complete schedule and pertinent
details in the coming months.
Please check back here for updates.
Use the Following for Planning Purposes Only.
(This is Not an Official Schedule.)
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
|
| 10:00 a.m. |
Residence Halls Open for Check-in |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
SWGSB Registration |
| 2:00-3:30 p.m. |
Orientation & Class Meeting |
| 3:45-5:15 p.m. |
First Class*
Evening at Your Leisure
|
| Monday, May 31 - Thursday, June 3, 2021 |
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00-11:15 a.m. |
Morning Classes* |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30-5:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Classes* |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
|
Friday, June 4, 2021
|
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00-11:15 a.m. |
Morning Classes* |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30-2:00 p.m. |
Exam Study Time |
| 2:15-3:45 p.m. |
Freshman Exam |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. |
Closing Ceremony |
FRESHMAN PROGRAM CONCLUDES AT 5:00 P.M.
*Some classes will be live streamed on 
.
|
Sunday, June 6, 2021
|
| 10:00 a.m. |
Residence Halls Open for Check-in |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
SWGSB Registration |
| 2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Junior Class Meeting |
| 3:15-4:45 p.m. |
First Class*
Evening at Your Leisure
|
| Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2021 |
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00-11:15 a.m. |
Morning Classes* |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30-5:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Classes* |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
| Friday, June 11, 2021 |
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00-11:15 a.m. |
Morning Classes* |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30-2:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Classes* |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Closing Ceremony |
JUNIOR PROGRAM CONCLUDES AT 3:30 P.M.
*Some classes will be live streamed on .
| Sunday, June 13, 2021 |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Residence Halls Open for Check-in |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
SWGSB Registration |
| 2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Senior Class Meeting |
| 3:15-4:45 p.m. |
First Class*
Evening at Your Leisure
|
| Monday, June 14 - Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00-11:15 a.m. |
Morning Classes* |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30-5:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Classes* |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
| Friday, June 18, 2021 |
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00-11:15 a.m. |
Morning Classes* |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30-2:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Classes* |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
Closing Ceremony & Graduation |
SENIOR PROGRAM CONCLUDES AT 5:00 P.M.
*Some classes will be live streamed on .