SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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FACTS & STATS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
21K BEARKAT STUDENTS TOP 10%
IN TEXAS FOR AFFORDABILITY
45%
53% FIRSTGENERATION STUDENTS
STUDENTS GO ON TO EARN THEIR GRADUATE DEGREES AT SHSU
BEST IN TX AS A TOP PERFORMER
SOCIAL MOBILITY U.S. News & World Report 2023
9.3%
OF STUDENTS ARE
MILITARY AFFILIATED
140K ALUMNI
ACADEMICS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ARTS & MEDIA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION HEALTH SCIENCES HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMICS
COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
ACADEMICS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
90+
Accounting, BBA
English, BA
Mass Communication: Broadcast Production,
Agricultural Business, BS
Entrepreneurship, BBA
Mass Communication: Multiplatform Journalism,
Agricultural Communications, BS
Environmental Science (Pollution Abatement), BS
Mass Communication: Public Relation & Advertising,
Agricultural Engineering Technology, BS
Environmental Science (Sustainability), BS
Mass Communications: Film, BA
Animal Science, BS
Environmental Science (Water Resources), BS
Mathematics, BA,
Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, BS
Fashion Merchandising, BS **
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS
UNDERGRAD DEGREES
Animation, BFA
Film & TV Production, BFA
Music Therapy, BM
Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS
Finance, BBA
Music, BA,
Art, BA
Food Science and Nutrition, BS
Musical Theatre with Theatre Emphasis, BFA
Banking and Financial Institutions, BBA
Food Service Management, BA, BS
Musical Theatre with Dance Emphasis, BFA
Bilingual Health Care Studies, BA
Forensic Chemistry, BS
Nursing, BSN *
Biology, BA, BS
French, BA
Philosophy, BA
Biomedical Science, BS
General Business Administration, BBA *
Photography, BFA
Chemistry for Other Technical Careers, BS
Health Care Administration, BS *
Physics, BS
Chemistry for Professional Chemists, BS
Health Sciences, BS
Physics/Engineering Dual Degree, BS
Communication Studies, BA, BS *
History, BA, BS *
Plant and Soil Sciences, BS
Computing Science (Computer Science), BS
Homeland Security Studies, BA, BS **
Political Science, BA, BS *
Computing Science (Information Assurance), BS
Human Performance and Wellness Management, BS
Psychology, BS
Computing Science (Information Systems), BS
Human Resource Management, BBA
Public Health, BS
Construction Management, BS Criminal Justice, BA, BS *
Integrated Studies, BS *
Sociology, BA, BS *
Cybersecurity, BS
Interdisciplinary Agriculture, BS
Software Engineering, BS
Dance, BFA
Interdisciplinary Agriculture: Agricultural Industries,
Spanish, BA *
Data Science, BS
Interior Design, BA, BS
Studio Art 2D, BFA
Economics, BBA
International Business, BBA
Studio Art 3D, BFA
Education, BS
Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science), BS
Supply Chain Management, BBA
Educational Studies, BA *
Learning Technologies, BA
Theatre-Acting and Direction Emphasis, BFA
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, BS
Management Information Systems, BBA
Theatre-Design and Technology Emphasis, BFA Theatre-
Engineering Design Technology, BS
Management, BBA
Theatre Studies Emphasis,
Engineering Technology, BS
Marketing, BBA
BFA Victim Studies, BA, BS *
Arts & Media (CAM)
Health Sciences (COHS)
Business Administration (COBA)
Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)
* Offered online and in person
Criminal Justice (CJ)
Osteopathic Medicine (COM)
** Offered online only
Education (COE)
Science & Engineering Technology (COSET)
24:1 STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
LIVING ON CAMPUS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
LIVING ON CAMPUS
LIVING ON CAMPUS SHSU offers many housing opportunities, including residence halls, small houses, and apartments. Honors College and specific majors have themed living communities. All freshmen who graduated high school within the last year must live on campus.
CAMPUS AMENITIES LSC BOWLING ALLEY REC CENTER MEMBERSHIP NEW DORMS INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATIONS
316 ACRE CAMPUS
BEARKAT DINING SHSU offers great dining with four locations, including Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. Choose from three meal plans, all with Bearkat Bucks for easy oncampus spending.
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
LIFE ON CAMPUS
THE REC • 5 multipurpose courts • 3 studios • 3 racquetball courts • Rock wall • Multifunctional training room • Large weight room, and more!
OUTDOOR RECREATION We offer climbing, equipment rentals for camping and more, as well as a thrilling challenge course.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
BEARKATS WORK 230+
6
STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
22
CLUB SPORTS
GREEK LIFE 31 FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
13 INTRAMURAL SPORTS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
MEN’S SPORTS
ATHLETICS
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, and Track & Field
18 NCAA D-1 ATHLETIC TEAMS
175K SQ. FEET OF STATEOF-THE-ART FITNESS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES
WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
50+
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION BEARKAT KICKOFF BEARKAT ALLEY HOMECOMING RING CEREMONY
TRADITION
TREE OF LIGHT WELCOME WEEK AND MORE!
STUDENT TRADITIONS
CAMPUS EVENTS & TRADITIONS
BEARKAT CAMP
ADMISSIONS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ADMISSIONS
HOW TO APPLY
1
2
AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE FOR FRESHMAN
3
4 OPTIONAL
Submit an Pay the application online application. fee in the self-service portal.
Submit Transcripts.
Submit optional test scores.
Visit shsu.edu/apply.
Ask your high school to send an official transcript with GPA, date of (expected) graduation and graduation plan to SHSU. Transfer students send official transcripts from all institutions attended. (Code: 003606)
If you choose to send your test scores, contact the appropriate testing agency to request submission to SHSU. (SAT school code 6643; ACT school code 4162)
Visit shsu.edu/checkstatus. This is a non-refundable $50 fee.
We have automatic acceptance for any student with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, regardless of ACT or SAT score. GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale.
AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE FOR TRANSFERS
Any student with 12-17 transferable credit hours with a 2.5 or higher GPA or 18+ transferable credit hours with a 2.0 or higher GPA
SEE ALL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
IMPORTANT DATES
NEXT STEPS
JUL 1 ADMISSIONS APPLICATION OPENS
NOV 1
SCHOLARSHIPS4KATS PRIORITY DATE *FAFSA FEB 15 PRIORITY DATE
OCT 1
SEP 1
FAFSA OPENS & HOUSING APPLICATION OPENS TO NEW STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS4KATS APPLICATION OPENS
FEB
ORIENTATION REGISTRATION OPENS
MAR - MAY
ROOMMATE SELECTION AVAILABLE
AUGUST MOVE-IN WEEKEND & BEARKAT KICKOFF
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUR FIRST STEPS
NEXT STEPS
Congratulations Bearkat! We are proud to welcome you to our family. Start your journey with us by completing your “first steps.” 1. Activate SHSU Account 2. Check TSI Status 3. Submit Meningitis Forms
ACCEPTED!
Visit our table in Frank Parker Plaza until 2:00 today!
Apply Now! Newton Gresham Library 11:00am – 2:00pm SHSU ADMISSIONS | 936.294.1828 | ADMISSIONS@SHSU.EDU
SHSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Financial Aid 101 Financial Aid Title 101 Sam Houston State University / Presentation
September -2 Month 20242025 — 19
Financial Aid – An investment in your future Financial aid is money to help pay for your education. It is not designed to cover 100% of the cost.
1. Grants – funds that are given to you and do not need to be paid back. • Pell Grant • Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) • State Grants (TPEG) • Texas Grant
2. Scholarships – funds that are awarded to you and do not need to be paid back. 3. Work-study – funds earned by having a job. 4. Loans – funds that are lent to you and must be paid back. • Direct Subsidized Loan • Direct Unsubsidized Loan • Direct PLUS Parent loan
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Applications & Dates Sam Houston State University / Presentation Title
Month 2024 — 21
Applications for Financial Assistance FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid → Federal funds for US Citizens and Permanent Residents → Apply at studentaid.gov
TASFA – Texas Application for State Financial Aid → State funds for DACA recipients that are not eligible for FAFSA → Apply at https://www.highered.texas.gov/
Scholarships → Various sources (community, employers, etc.) → Scholarships4Kats – must be an accepted student to apply
Alternative/Private Lenders → Online lender comparison: www.elmselect.com
Important Dates To receive financial aid for the next academic year 2027-2028 (Incoming students beginning Fall 2027)
Why is there a priority date? → Better for a student to maximize aid
offers
Sept 1
Scholarships4Kats Opens
→ Grants and scholarships are limited
and given out by application completion date
→ Priority date is NOT a hard
deadline - Applications can still be submitted after these dates!
Oct 1
FAFSA/TASFA Opens
Nov 1
Scholarship4Kats Priority Date
Jan 15 FAFSA/TASFA Priority Date
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Scholarships
Sam Houston State University / Presentation Title
Month 2024 — 24
→ Opens Sept. 1 every year – Priority date Nov. 1
Best Practices
→ Must be an accepted student to apply – Uses
SHSU credentials
Apply Early
→ One general application for all 8 SHSU colleges
By Priority Dates Each Year
→ Review Conditional applications &
Recommended Opportunities
→ Be honest and take your time
Check our website
Look for Scholarship Opportunities
→ Get to know your department – Communicate
For Updates or Questions
High School, Parent’s Employers, Church
with professors
SHSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
For Your Information Sam Houston State University / Presentation Title
Month 2024 — 26
SHSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Cost of Attendance (COA/Budget) What is Cost of Attendance? →
Estimated cost to attend SHSU
→
Used as a budget for financial aid offers
→
COA for academic year includes: → estimated tuition and fees → basic living expenses → Food, Housing, Transportation, Books/Supplies, Misc.
→
This is NOT what a student will pay in most cases (student will receive official fee statement before each semester).
Estimated totals for Full Academic Year 2026-2027
*Included in SHSU Account Balance
Books & Supplies
Miscellaneous Transportation Tuition & Fees* Food & Housing*
Fall: $690 Spring: $690
Fall: $896 Spring: $896
Fall: $1,002 Spring: $1,002 Fall: $5,685 Spring: $5,685
Fall: $6,402 Spring: $6,402
SHSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) How to maintain financial aid eligibility (academically): 1. Undergraduate students must maintain a
SHSU GPA of 2.00 or above.
GPA Minimum: 2.00
2. All students must maintain a completion rate
of 67% or higher.
• •
Passed hours / Attempted hours = 67% This includes any transfer hours
Completion Rate: 67%
3. Undergraduate students must not exceed
180 total attempted hours.
•
This includes any transfer hours
Maximum Time Frame: 180 Attempted Hours
All three requirements must be met to maintain financial aid eligibility!
SectionFinancial SHSU Name Here Aid & Scholarships Office
Student Money Management Financial Aid Title 101 Sam Houston State University / Presentation
September - 12 Month 20242025 — 29
Student Money Management
The mission of the Student Money Management Office is to help Bearkats achieve financial independence.
$$$
Top 10
Scholarship Raffle after each Workshop
College Financial Literacy Programs by College Cliffs
1-on-1
Coaching with Certified Personal Finance Coach
$500
CashCourse Scholarship Raffle every semester
QUESTIONS? Visit our table in Frank Parker Plaza until 2:00 today!
FAFSA Workshop: Newton Gresham Library 11:00am – 2:00pm Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Floor 2, Suite 201 shsu.edu/finaid | 936.294.1774 Sam Houston State University / Presentation Title
Student Money Management Floor 1, Suite 112 shsu.edu/smm | 936.294.2600 Month 2024 — 31
Don’t forget: Shuttle to Residence Halls Pickup behind Lowman Student Center
Golf Carts for ADA accommodations: Find our staff at the Info Tent or ask for a phone card from any volunteer to call for pick-up.
Application and FAFSA Lab: Library 11am-2pm
Your program is designed to make your day smooth – notes and map pages in the back!
Info Tent in Plaza
Volunteers, staff – anyone in Sam Houston gear – we’re hear to help you!