COMMONS CUP MISSION

The Commons Cup is a series of friendly competitions that promote Commons Pride and Affiliation.

The Commons Cup is a set of friendly competitions that promote commons pride and affiliation. The Commons Cup includes a variety of events, all included in four equal categories: Athletics, Intellectual, Community Engagement, and Creativity . Each Commons Cup event is created to enhance the four-year residential experience, with an emphasis on building affinity to campus through the Residential Commons experience.  

• Athletics includes intramurals, field day style events, and competitions that promote athletic activity.  

• Intellectual includes competitions that promote leadership, problem solving, or academic pursuits.  

• Community Engagement includes competitions in which the primary purpose is to grow and support students, the commons, SMU, or greater Dallas community.  

• Creativity includes competitions that promote student’s artistic expression, originality, and individual talent.