Why SMU?

Southern Methodist University is a renowned comprehensive research university. In 2000, SMU established a center specifically chartered to innovate at the intersection of traditional and emerging disciplines, the Linda and Mitch Hart eCenter - an ideal incubator for a crossdisciplinary program such as The Guildhall.

SMU's location in Dallas, Texas, is one of the few places in the world where a critical mass of game development professionals are concentrated to support an industry-driven, university-empowered program like ours. The Guildhall at SMU represents the emerging field of interactive game development and is perfectly situated to continue growing hand-in-hand with current and future game industry icons, leaders, and legends.

For more information about Southern Methodist University, please visit http://www.smu.edu.

Dallas: A Great Place to Live and Learn

The Dallas area is one of the top places in the United States to live, work, learn, and play.

Dallas' new slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse metroplex offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, five different professional sports teams, trendy entertainment districts, and endless cultural and entertainment opportunities.

The Dallas area is also home to 10 video game studios and is recognized as one of the birth places of the video game industry.

Nearby to the SMU campus in Plano, the area has ample affordable housing, top restaurants, great shopping, and excellent public schools for young families.

Plano is also home to many corporate giants including EDS, Ericsson, JC Penny, Raytheon, and Texas Instruments, to name a few.