Courtney Sumaya-Herrera
Interdisciplinary Agriculture
First-Generation Student
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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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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.
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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.
Ryan Humphries
Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Bearkats Football Team
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Jennifer Fortenberry
Mass Communications – Film
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Erin Griffin
Education
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Francisco Peña Cardenas
Homeland Security
Military Veteran
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I came [to Sam Houston State] and it felt like the perfect situation. Everything was just perfect. School, basketball, community, friends, coaches.
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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You’re In! Now What?
Now that you’ve been accepted, it’s time to enroll and join the thousands of remarkable Bearkats achieving their goals every day. Check out your enrollment timeline to stay on track.
- Activate Your SHSU Account
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Confirm Your Bearkat Status
Need help? Contact Us >Activate your SHSU email and computer account through SamWeb. After acceptance, your SHSU email is the only email used by SHSU offices. Activation is required to access different portals and register for Bearkat Orientation.
IT Website
Email Help Desk
(936) 294-1950
Academic Building I - Suite 145 - Accepted Student Checklist
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Don’t Miss a Step
Review Accepted Student Checklist >To make enrollment as easy as possible for you, we’ve created an accepted student checklist for your reference.
- Register for Orientation
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Orientation: Now–July 25, 2024
Need help? Contact Us >All incoming students receive a personalized Orientation registration link through their SHSU student email and via text. At Orientation, you'll meet with your academic advisor and register for your classes; spots fill up quickly, so sign up as soon as you receive your invitation. Please email orientation@shsu.edu if you have any issues.
- Apply for Scholarships
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Complete the Scholarships4Kats application.
Need help? Contact Us >We automatically send your completed application to all relevant scholarships, and selected recipients receive an email in their SHSU email account notifying them of the award and any necessary actions.
Scholarships Website
(936) 294-1774
Estill Building - Suite 201 - Prepare for Move-In Day
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August 16–18, 2024
Move-in Checklist >Get ready to start your campus life with our move-in guide and checklist.
- Attend New Student Convocation
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August 18, 2024
More About Convocation >You’re invited to join President Alisa White and your fellow Bearkats for a ceremony commemorating the beginning of your new academic journey. Bring your family and friends, too!
- Attend Bearkat Kickoff
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August 19–22, 2024
More About Bearkat Kickoff >Explore your beautiful campus, make new friends, get immersed in Bearkat culture and connect to resources during Bearkat Kickoff, our official freshman welcome week program.
- Join Us for Welcome Week
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August 26–September 6, 2024
More About Welcome Week >Join new and returning students for two weeks of fun and finding your place on campus. With events like the Bearkat Picnic, you’ll start feeling at home in no time.
- First Day of Classes
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August 26, 2024
Finally! Start your college career, and the rest of your life, with the first day of classes.
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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 Rec Sports
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.