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Whatever your goals, dreams and passions are, you can follow them to fulfillment at Sam Houston State. Start exploring all SHSU has to offer you.

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    Courtney Sumaya-Herrera

    Interdisciplinary Agriculture

    First-Generation Student

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    Willie Kinch III

    Willie Kinch III ‘22, a nursing graduate, made the most of his Sam Houston State experience—including being president of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, vice president of the NAACP, member of the honors college, and the student representative for his nursing cohort.

    Despite not knowing many people when he first came to Sam Houston, Willie decided to use the opportunity to build his own thriving community here. It also allowed him to grow and figure out who he wanted to be.

    Today, as a nursing graduate, he is happy to continue advocating for and serving those around him as he excels in his field.

  • Bearkat athletics is near and dear to my heart. Being an athlete at Sam Houston State has taught me that discipline and dedication will take you far and has given me teammates that will be part of my family for the rest of my life.

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    Ryan Humphries

    Marketing, Entrepreneurship

    Bearkats Football Team

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    Jennifer Fortenberry

    Mass Communication – Film

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    Erin Griffin

    Education

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    Francisco Peña Cardenas

    Homeland Security

    Military Veteran

  • I came [to Sam Houston State] and it felt like the perfect situation. Everything was just perfect. School, basketball, community, friends, coaches.

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    Cameron Huefner

    Psychology

    Bearkats Basketball Team

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    Whitney Stahl

    Whitney Stahl ’24, accounting major, dove right into Bearkat life. She's involved in volunteer work, six campus organizations, and holds an on-campus job. Thanks to small class sizes and mentor relationships with her professors, Whitney balances it all with her academic pursuits.

    In fact, it's thanks to her professors that she learned of, applied for, and won the Regent Scholar Award, one of the highest honors bestowed from the Texas State University System. “It's really cool that I had the chance to represent Sam Houston State’s student body and show off what Sam has," she says.

    After earning her bachelor's, Whitney will join the 45% of SHSU students who go on to also earn their graduate degrees here.

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Make Huntsville Your Home

Picture it: you, on Sam Houston State’s campus. Explore what SHSU and Huntsville have in store for you.

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We’re With You All the Way

When you’re on the Bearkat track, you won’t go it alone. We offer resources for you throughout your whole college journey.

Becoming a Bearkat

We know the college enrollment process can feel like a lot. We’re here to guide you along the way.

Bearkat Camp

A three-day, two-night SHSU experience. Get a feel for SHSU and start making friends early.

Find Your Community

Explore SHSU’s variety of different communities, clubs and organizations and find the ones that fit your interests.

Your First-Year Journey

Find resources like our cost calculator, information about things to do, and more.

Your Admissions Counselor

Your best resource for navigating the enrollment process is your admissions counselor. Reach out to them with any questions and they’ll point you in the right direction.

Follow Us on Social Media

See what the Bearkat community is up to and get the most recent news. @SamHoustonState on all platforms.

Being a Bearkat

Getting your degree and fulfilling your goals is a team sport at SHSU, so we offer the resources you need to do your best work here.

Academic Success Center

Every resource you need to succeed academically, for every Bearkat.

Student Money Management

Get counseling and resources on how to best manage your personal finances.

Clubs & Organizations and Campus Recreation

Explore all your options for getting involved, from Greek life to intramural sports.

Career Success Center

Start your career readiness before graduating with resume reviews, mock interviews and more.

Bearkat Wellness

Your SHSU experience is more than what happens in the classroom. From counseling to dorm-friendly recipes through our food pantry, we’ve got you covered.

Faculty Support

Our campus may be large, but our smaller class sizes allow you to personally get to know your professors.

Tell us a little about yourself and we'll keep you informed about programs designed with your future in mind.