SHSU Residence Life Brochure

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RESIDENCE LIFE 2021–2022

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FRIENDSHIPS Our residence halls and apartments are your perfect home away from home and offer affordable and convenient living. You'll not only adjust to the college experience more quickly by living on campus, but also grow socially, culturally and academically.

3,600+ resident Bearkats

14

residence halls and apartments

277

student organizations

WHERE BEARKATS

SHINE Our 316-acre campus may seem large, but when you live on campus, you'll learn your way around in no time.

FIRST-YEAR HOUSING POLICY // shsu.edu/dept/resife SHSU offers a variety of on-campus living options to thousands of Bearkats. These include female and coed residence halls and apartments as well as living learning communities for honors students and other specific majors. At SHSU, all first-year students who have been out of high school for less than a year are required to live in university residence halls and participate in the university meal plan. Once accepted to SHSU, you may submit your application for housing through the housing portal. There you can find floorplans and photos of residence halls so you can get a glimpse of your new home away from home. For more information on housing and the housing process, refer to our website or feel free to stop by our office.

REQUIRED BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION // shsu.edu/meningitis All students under the age of 22 are required, by Texas law, to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis prior to moving into the residence halls and attending classes. Submit your proof of immunization or an accepted waiver through the SHSU Patient Portal. Please contact the Health and Counseling Center for more information.

AMENITIES Our residence halls come fully furnished and offer a number of amenities for your convenience. Below you'll find a list of what will be waiting for you at your new home and what you'll want to bring to make the space truly your own.

WE PROVIDE:

YOU BRING:

Bunkable, twin-sized bed with

Bedding and other linens

Computer (Wi-Fi available)

mattress (36” x 78”)

Shelves, desk and chair,

leaning supplies C W astebasket

efrigerator (max. 5.0 R cubic ft.) unless provided

hrow rugs or carpet T C urtains (tension rod only)

by SHSU

chest of drawers and closet

Campus mail center ounges L V ending machines

tudy areas S F ree on-campus laundry facilities

Shower curtain/hooks

Please insure your personal property. The university is not liable for theft or damage.

CHERISH YOUR COMMUNITY

Connect with students who share your interests, participate in fun activities and get to know your professors on a deeper level by joining one of SHSU's living communities.

Learn more // shsu.edu/llc

AGRICULTURE LEARNING COMMUNITY

In this vibrant residential community, students seeking a career in agriculture attend classes together each semester and live in Piney Woods Hall.

BEARKAT LEARNING COMMUNITY

HEALTH SCIENCES LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

This residential learning community in Piney Woods Hall is for students with majors in the College of Health Sciences who will be pursuing careers in the health field.

First-year students of any major reside together in Piney Woods Hall. Students in this community attend two classes together each semester and participate in various programs while making the most of their college experience.

MILITARY SCIENCE (ROTC)

CHSS LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

PRE-NURSING LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Piney Woods Hall is the home of this community composed of students with majors in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (communication studies, English, history, political science, philosophy, psychology, Spanish and sociology) and students who are unsure about their major.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Housed in Lone Star Hall, this community includes students seeking a career in the criminal justice field.

These students attend two to three classes together each semester as they prepare for the criminal justice world.

EDUCATION LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

In this residential learning community located in Piney Woods Hall, future teachers develop academic and social connections that can last a lifetime in conjunction with the College of Education.

FIRST GENERATION LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

This residential learning community provides leadership development and support for students who will be the first in their family to receive a four-year degree. These students are housed in Piney Woods Hall.

ROTC at SHSU prides itself in producing quality officers by providing cadets with the tools they need to build character and leadership skills. You can find this community living together in Piney Woods Hall.

This residential learning community in Piney Woods Hall prepares future nurses to succeed in nursing school.

PRE-LAW LEARNING COMMUNITY

The Pre-Law residential learning community allows first-year students of any major who are interested in legal careers to learn about the legal field, participate in meaningful civic engagement and develop leadership skills.

This community is housed in Piney Woods Hall.

PRE-MED LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Students with majors in the College of Science and Engineering Technology prepare for medical school and for careers in the medical field in this community in Piney Woods Hall.

STEM LEARNING COMMUNITY

The STEM Learning Community, housed in Piney Woods Hall, is for students with science, technology, engineering and math majors. The community provides support for success in math and science coursework and a strong community of STEM faculty and fellow students.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND MEDIA CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Belvin-Buchanan Hall is home to this residential living community open only to College of Arts and Media majors.

EASIER ADJUSTMENT Living on campus helps students adjust to university life more quickly and easily.

BETTER GRADES Research shows students who live on campus are more likely to have higher GPAs and graduate in four years.

MORE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Meet people from all over the world in your residence hall and make friendships that last a lifetime.

IDEAL LOCATION

TRUSTED SAFETY AND SECURITY

All residence halls are within walking distance to classrooms and dining facilities.

Residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and require an ID access card for entry.

FRESH START ON CAMPUS

Why live on campus? From better grades to stronger friendships, there are a number of benefits to living in a residence hall.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Stay fit at the Recreational Sports Center (RSC), which offers a weight room, a climbing wall, fitness rooms and an outdoor pool.

DELICIOUS MEALS

Choose from a variety of dining options using your resident meal plan.

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

Join a living learning community for a more in-depth connection with your peers.

HELPFUL AMENITIES From free laundry to fast Wi-Fi, residence halls offer a number of amenities for your comfort and convenience.

AFFORDABLE PARKING

Convenient parking is available for all campus residents.

CHOOSING A FLOORPLAN Moving into your new home is an exciting event, and we strive to make the transition as easy as possible. Choose from one of the floorplans below to start your new life as a Bearkat. Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Learn More // shsu.edu/reslife

RESIDENCE HALLS ESTILL HALL

FEMALE RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE

13'10" x 12'

13'10" x 12'

■ Built-in desks ■ Large lobby for entertaining

■ Across from Old Main Market

Dining Hall

and socializing

LONE STAR HALL

COED RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE ■ Beds separated by closets ■ Elevator ■ Microfridge

18’ x 24’

■ Shower with bathtub ■ Ceiling fans ■ Thermostat in room

SAM HOUSTON VILLAGE

COED RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE ■ ■ ■ ■ 34’ x 18’

All movable furniture Elevator Built-in closet Thermostat in room

■ Microfridge ■ Underground parking garage

(limited)

■ Private bedrooms

BELVIN-BUCHANAN HALL

COED RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE

11’ x 15’

11’ x 15’

■ Built-in vanity & closets ■ Bathtubs & showers (Belvin

East/West) ■ Showers only (Buchanan North/South)

ELLIOTT HALL

■ Ground floor rehearsal and

performance studios

■ Thermostat in room

FEMALE RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE

11’ x 15’

11’ x 15’

■ Built-in vanity & closets ■ Lobby for entertaining and

socializing

JACKSON-SHAVER HALL

COED RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE ■ All movable furniture (desk

and dresser fit under bed) ■ Built-in closet

■ Sinks in bathroom (Jackson

East/West)

■ Sinks in student rooms

(Shaver North/South)

PINEY WOODS HALL

COED RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE 11’

11’

20’

■ ■ ■ ■ ■

All movable furniture Elevator Microfridge Thermostat in room Across from General's Market Dining Hall

■ Study rooms on

each floor

■ Community Learning Center

within building

WHITE HALL

COED RESIDENCE, OUTSIDE ENTRANCE ■ ■ ■ ■

25’ x 18’

All movable furniture Deck and sand volleyball court Microfridge Ceiling fans

■ Large lobby for

entertaining and socializing

RAVEN VILLAGE

COED RESIDENCE, INSIDE ENTRANCE ■ ■ ■ ■

15’ x 32’

All movable furniture Private bedrooms Microfridge Elevator

■ Study rooms on

each floor

■ Thermostat in room

APARTMENTS & SMALL HOUSES SMALL HOUSES

COED RESIDENCES, INSIDE ENTRANCE 13’8” x 13’8”

13’8” x 13’8”

■ Built-in closets, dressers, and desks ■ Lobbies for entertaining and socializing

BEARKAT VILLAGE APARTMENTS COED RESIDENCE, SOPHOMORE & ABOVE, OUTSIDE ENTRANCE

20’ x 30’

■ Private bedrooms ■ Fully furnished ■ Full kitchen with dishwasher

and microwave

■ Thermostat in room ■ Ceiling fans

APPLY FOR HOUSING To apply for housing, students must first be accepted to SHSU. A $200 deposit must accompany the application. Students can apply for housing online through the MySam Student Portal (in MySam, choose the Students tab and Housing Applications to begin the application).

SEMESTER

CANCELLATION DEADLINE

REFUND AMOUNT

Summer Session I (2021)

May 1, 2021 / after May 1, 2021

$190 / No Refund

Summer Session II (2021)

June 1, 2021 / after June 1, 2021

$190 / No Refund

Fall 2021

July 1, 2021 / August 1, 2021 / after August 1, 2021

$190 / $100 / No Refund

Spring 2022

January 1, 2022 / after January 1, 2022

$190 / No Refund

HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS Using the online MySam Housing Portal, SHSU students select their desired room and are able to make room changes until shortly before halls open. Students also have the option to choose a roommate during the application process.

2020–2021 RATES † RESIDENCE HALL

CAPACITY

TYPE

DISABLED BUNKS ACCESS

CARPET

MICROFRIDGE

A/CHEAT

LEARNING COMMUNITY

COST PER SEMESTER

**

$2,388

Belvin-Buchanan

205

Central

Elliott

128

Central

$2,368

Estill

252

Window

$2,520

Jackson-Shaver

198

Central

$2,488

Lone Star

298

Central

*

$2,776

Piney Woods

684

Central

***

$2,616

Raven Village

394

Central

$3,292

Sam Houston Village

530

Central

$3,292

White

144

Window

$3,148

Baldwin

36

Central

$2,176

Crawford

36

Central

$2,176

Creager

34

Central

$2,176

Mallon

36

Central

$2,176

500

Central

$3,324

Bearkat Village Residence Halls

Small Houses

Apartments

* Criminal Justice Living Learning Community ** College of Arts and Media Creative Community *** Agriculture Learning Community, Bearkat Learning Community, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Living Learning Community, Education Living Learning Community, First Generation Living Learning Community, Health Sciences Living Learning Community, Military Science (ROTC) Community, Pre-Law Learning Community, Pre-Med Living Learning Community, Pre-Nursing Living Learning Community, STEM Learning Community †

Rates for 2021–2022 will be published in April 2021.

NOURISH YOUR BODY & MIND

You’ll have four different options for dining on campus. Old Main Market on the north side of campus and General's Market on the south side of campus have themed dining stations that change daily. The Lowman Student Center and South Paw retail-dining center feature popular chain restaurants. Each meal plan includes Bearkat Bucks, a cash convenience "debit card" program that makes it easy to grab a meal since the purchase is simply deducted from your meal plan account. Resident meal plan options are included in the housing contract.

MEAL PLANS FOR 2020–2021* RESIDENT MEAL PLANS** All Access Plan - Unlimited dining hall access plus $125 in Bearkat Bucks

COST PER SEMESTER $2,145

20 meals per week plus $175 in Bearkat Bucks

$2,045

15 meals per week plus $225 in Bearkat Bucks

$2,015

**Students living on campus (except residents of Bearkat Village Apartments) are required to purchase a resident meal plan.

COMMUTER MEAL PLANS*** Bearkat Flex Plan - Any 90 meals per semester plus $300 Bearkat Bucks (may enter cafeteria multiple times per meal period)

COST PER SEMESTER $1,090

Bearkat Value Plan - Any 60 meals per semester plus $300 in Bearkat Bucks (may enter cafeteria multiple times per meal period)

$830

Bearkat Lite Plan - Any 30 meals per semester plus $300 in Bearkat Bucks (may enter cafeteria multiple times per meal period)

$570

*Rates for 2021–2022 will be published in April 2021. ***Students living off-campus may choose any resident or commuter meal plan.

ELLIOTT HALL

ESTILL HALL

LONE STAR HALL RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE

SAM HOUSTON VILLAGE

BELVIN-BUCHANAN HALL

BALDWIN HOUSE CRAWFORD HOUSE CREAGER HOUSE MALLON HOUSE

JACKSON-SHAVER HALL

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BEARKAT VILLAGE I AND II APARTMENTS PINEY WOODS HALL

WHITE HALL RAVEN VILLAGE

DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE

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