Enroll at Sam Houston State University

You’re on the Bearkat track.

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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Take a Look Around

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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Find Support

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.