
About SMU
With its strong academics, outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and deep commitment to the community, Samuel Merritt University has a rich tradition of educating skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.
With its strong academics, outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and deep commitment to the community, Samuel Merritt University has a rich tradition of educating skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.
SMU is an integral part of patient care in Northern California. We’re one of the largest educators of registered nurses in California, and many of the physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians who provide care in the region are graduates of our programs.
We’ve been preparing successful health care professionals for generations.
SMU began as a credential nursing program with Oakland's Samuel Merritt Hospital. Today, more than 110 years later, it offers nursing programs and advanced degrees for occupational and physical therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians.
Explore MoreOutstanding health science education programs as well as student-centered services and faculty support and resources.
Explore Academic AffairsSMU is home to more than 2,700 students from around the United States and the world. If you want to make a difference, you’ll fit right in.
Learn MoreMeet SMU's president and leadership team, including the board of regents.
Leading SMU ForwardThe classrooms and labs at SMU’s three campuses are always bustling with energy and activity.
We give students the tools to become highly skilled and compassionate health care professionals.
Our CommitmentSMU is headquartered in Oakland, California with additional campuses in Sacramento and the San Francisco Peninsula.
Explore CampusesLearn about accreditation and research and analysis related to the University's strategic and operational planning, policy formation, and decision-making.
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