Welcome

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome New Bearkats!

You are embarking on one of the most exciting journeys in your life, and we at Sam Houston State University are excited to be a part of it! Transitioning to college can be challenging, but with our incredible group of supporters, mentors, advisers and faculty members, we are all here to cheer you on and help you make the most of your college experience.

Your Bearkat adventure will be both inspiring and challenging in so many new and different ways. You will find unlimited opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. You will be able to take part in university activities and cherished traditions that have defined us for more than 140 years.

Your academic success is our top priority, so study hard and enjoy the SHSU experience. Set goals for your university life and work hard to achieve them. Remember, academic excellence should not be compromised. Explore, enjoy, and live your full life at our university with meaningful activities on campus. We are all here to work with you, maximize your potential, and help you discover what you do best. I hope you take your Sam Houston experience and build on it, contributing to a better future for all of us.

Thank you for letting us share in one of the most important times in your life. I look forward to meeting you in person at the New Student Convocation and celebrating the beginning of your journey.

Dr. Alisa White

President, Sam Houston State University