September 24, 2022
Eat ‘em up, Kats!
I hope you have a great day and that your visit is everything you want it to be. Welcome to Huntsville and Sam Houston State University.
Dear Future Bearkats and Guests,
Our motto, “The Measure of a Life is its Service,” provides a meaningful standard by which we can evaluate ourselves as people of purpose who provide value to others. During your time at SHSU, you will have opportunities to put the motto into action by participating in activities you value and serving our community.
You probably have your own definition of what the “college experience” should be. You may see it only as an opportunity to study hard and get a degree; you might see it as one big social experience. My hope is that your college experience is somewhere in between. College is more than just a path to a degree; it’s an opportunity to explore the world around you and build a foundation on which to live the life you want to live. What you
learn along the way will last you a lifetime. You’ll also make friends here that will last a lifetime. Know that as you navigate the life of a college student, Sam Houston State faculty and staff want you to be successful and are here to support you.
Alisa White President Sam Houston State University
Welcome to Saturday@SAM! We are glad you are here to experience some of what makes Sam Houston State University a great place to learn, live, and make connections. Today you will tour campus, meet future peers at the student organization fair, and hear from faculty and staff who will support you on your Bearkat journey. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Estimados futuros Bearkats e invitados, Bienvenido a Saturday@SAM!
Nuestro lema, “La medida de una vida es su servicio”, proporciona un estándar significativo por el cual podemos evaluarnos a nosotros mismos como personas con propósito que brindan valor a los demás. Durante su tiempo en SHSU, tendrá la oportunidad de poner en práctica el lema participando en actividades que valora y servir a nuestra comunidad.
Nos alegra que estés aquí para experimentar de lo que hace SHSU un gran lugar para aprender, vivir y hacer conexiones. Hoy van a recorrer el campus, conocer a futuros compañeros en la feria de organizaciones estudiantiles y escuchar a los profesores y al personal que los apoyarán en su aventura Bearkat. No tenga miedo de hacer preguntas.
Usted probablemente tiene su propia definición de lo que la “experiencia universitaria” debe ser. Usted puede verlo solo como una oportunidad para estudiar duro y obtener un título; es possible que lo vean como una gran experiencia social. Mi esperanza es que su experiencia universitaria este en algún punto intermedio. La universidad es más que solo un camino a un titulo universitario; es una oportunidad de explorar el mundo y construir una base sobre el camino y la vida que te gustaria construir y vivir. Lo que aprendas en el camino te durará
Alisa White La Presidenta Sam Houston State University
toda la vida. También harás amigos aquí que durarán toda la vida. Sepa que mientras navega por la vida de un estudiante universitario, la facultad y el personal de Sam Houston State quiere que tenga éxito y están aquí para apoyarte.
Espero que tengas un gran día y que tu visita es todo lo que quieres que sea. Bienvenido a Huntsville y Sam Houston State University.
Eat ‘em up, Kats!
Table of Contents 4 | Program Overview 5 | Open Houses 6 | Admissions Presentations 6 - 7 | Academic Overviews 8 | Residence Life 9 | Scholarships & Financial Aid 9 | Campus Tours 10 | College Terms 11 | Contact 12 - 13 | Campus Map 14 - 17 | Notes
1:00 & 2:00 p.m. | 733 Fraser Rd., Huntsville, TX 77320
Freshman, Transfer, Accepted Students, Spanish
Come tour our 1,500+ acre working ranch that serves our Agricultural Sciences program.
Academic Overview #1
8:00Starbucksa.m.to 2:30 p.m. Chick-fil-a 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Academic Overview #2
10:40 to 11:10 a.m.
10:30Subwaya.m. to 2:30 p.m. Panda Express
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residence Life
7:45
Dining Options
10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visit the Lowman Student Center, located at the center of campus. Enjoy a refreshment at Starbucks or visit the Campus Bookstore!
8:00 to 9:00 a.m., Breakfast ($8.50+tax) 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Lunch ($9+tax)
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Old Main Market
Visit the LSC
Gibbs Ranch Tour
Admissions
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Financial Aid 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Information Fair and Walking Tours
9:15Check-Ina.m.to9:45 a.m.
Open All Day POD (Grab-n-go)
Library - Games & Prizes
Health Center
Accepted
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Pirkle Lobby & Geosciences
LDB 300
Human Sciences
Parker Plaza
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Connected to CJ Center
Newton Gresham Library (NGL)
Lowman Student Center (LSC)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
VeteransTestingStudyStudentStudentSmith-HutsonSAMROTCCenter/AdvisingScholarshipAccountServicesMoneyManagementAbroad&Int’l.ProgramsCenterResourceCenter(VRC) 5
Student Activities
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LDB Lobby
ROTC
ABIII | 331
Health & Counseling Center Building
Environmental
SHSU Bookstore
Registrar’s Office/TSI Life
Lowman Student Center
See Showrooms & Explore Facility
HumanHumanHonorsFinancialEnvironmentalElite/EvolveCounselingCareerBearkatAramarkAdmissionsStudentsCampusDiningBundleSuccessCenterCenter&GeosciencesAid&ScholarshipsCollegeOverviewResourcesSciences
Engineering
Explore On Your Own Open Houses & Tabling
Open Houses
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Residence
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Technology
LSC | 215 University Hotel
Criminal Justice
Plan Your DayAcademic Overview #1
Music GPAC | Concert Hall Nursing LDB | 214
Admissions Presentations
Sessions sorted by registered student’s last name:
SHB | Mafrige Auditorium
H-M | Killinger Auditorium (CJ Bldg.)
Special Populations:
Transfer Students | LSC 241
Not sure what you’re interested in majoring in yet? Check out up to two academic programs to hear what they’re all about.
Spanish Presentation | LSC 242
9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
CHSS | 232
10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Engineering Technology
Communication Studies CHSS | 410
English Evans | 212 Environmental & Geosciences LDB | 321
Human Sciences LDB | 218
Political Science CHSS | 242A Psychology CHSS | C070
T-Z | LSC 230
SHSU Accepted Students | LSC Theatre
Farrington | 105
Pre-Med | Pre-Health Advising CHSS | 252
Theatre & Musical Theatre University Theatre Center | 105
Agricultural Sciences CHSS | C090
Dance GPAC | 170 (Dance Theatre)
A-G | LSC Orange Ballroom
Philosophy CHSS | 242B
N-S | Mafrige Auditorium (Smith-Hutson Bldg.)
Education (all majors)
Integrated Studies CHSS | 206
TEC | 279
Computer Sci | Cybersecurity Software Engineering
Kinesiology LDB | 215 Mass Communication Dan Rather Comm. Bldg. | 125
History CHSS | 210
Public Health LDB | 220
ABIV | Olson Auditorium
PhysicsPre-Engineering&Astronomy
CJ Center | Killinger Auditorium
Art Hoyt Art Complex | 219 A/B Biological Sciences LSB | 130
Pre-Law
Business (all majors)
ABI | 204
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Sociology CHSS | 226
Math & Statistics LDB | 213
World Languages & Cultures CHSS | 206
Chemistry CFS | 103
10:40 to 11:10 a.m.
Math & Statistics LDB | 213
Chemistry CFS | 103
Ag. Business Pirkle | 340
Computer Sci | Cybersecurity Software Engineering ABI | 204
Graphic Design Hoyt Art Complex | 307 History CHSS | 210 Human Sciences LDB | 218
Sociology CHSS | 226
Gen. Bus., Finance, Bank./ Fin. Inst., Entrep. SHB | 138
Studio Art Hoyt Art Complex | 105
Animation
Interdisciplinary Ag./ Ag. Education Pirkle | 320 Kinesiology LDB | 215
Environmental & Geosciences LDB | 321
Plant & Soil Sciences Pirkle | 210A
PhysicsPre-Engineering&Astronomy
Pre-Med | Pre-Health Advising CHSS | 252
Theatre & Musical Theatre University Theatre Center | 105
Farrington | 105
Professional Golf Mgmt. SHB | 105
World Languages & Culture CHSS | 206
Ag. Engineering Technology Pirkle | 210C
Ag. Communications Pirkle | 310
Music GPAC | Concert Hall Nursing LDB | 214 Philosophy CHSS | 242B
Mgmt., Marketing, HR Mgmt., Mgmt. Info. Systems SHB | 134
Accounting
Animal Science Pirkle | 300 A/B
SHB | Haney Auditorium
English Evans | 212
Dance
Mechanical Eng. Tech. Pirkle | 100
CJ Center | Killinger Auditorium
Biological Sciences LSB | 130
Education (all majors) TEC | 279
GPAC | 170 (Dance Theatre)
Pre-Law CHSS | 232
Political Science CHSS | 242A Psychology CHSS | C070
Security Studies
Plan Your DayAcademic Overview #2
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Construction Management Pirkle | 240
CJ & Criminology
Engineering Design Technology Pirkle | 242
Communication Studies CHSS | 410
CJ Center | Bates Room
Hoyt Art Complex | 219 A/B
Economics, Int’l. Business SHB | 139
Integrated Studies CHSS | 206
CJ Center | Courtroom
ETEC Safety Management Pirkle | 210B
Victim Studies
ETEC – Electronics & Comp Pirkle | 220
Photography Hoyt Art Complex | 421
Public Health LDB | 220
Co-ed Halls
Hall (CAM majors only) Jackson-Shaver Hall Lone Star Hall Piney Woods Hall Raven Village Sam Houston Village San Jacinto Hall SmallWhiteHousesHall Female
answer questions
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Elliott Hall Estill Hall Upperclassmen Co-ed
Life staff
Bearkat Village Apartments
Residence are available to at the tent in the Plaza.
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Open Houses/Showrooms
bring, and more!
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Residence Life Viewbook for more information on housing and dining rates, floor plans,
Parker
Belvin-Buchanan Halls Halls
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Campus walking tours will begin at the tent near the Bell Tower. Please arrive at your scheduled tour time to check-in with our staff.
English Tours | 30 minutes
Campus Tours
12:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Class of 2025-2026 LSC | 230
Presentations will give an overview of the financial aid and scholarships processes. All students other than Spanish speaking families will sort by the registered student’s high school graduation year.
Class of 2023 or Earlier LSC | Orange Ballroom, 241
Funding Your JourneyScholarships and Financial Aid Presentations
Come visit with service departments and programs, as well as many of our student organizations!
Pre-registration was required during event registration.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. | Parker Plaza
Information Fair
Spanish Tours | 45 minutes
Spanish Presentation LSC | 242
To earn credits at one college or university and move them to another.
The combination of any major/minor that a student chooses and what is required to graduate
Credits/Credit Hour
Texas Application for State Financial Aid
Below are some words that you may hear used in your Saturday@SAM sessions and as you start your college journey.
Major Focus area of study for a degree program.
FAFSA
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An application used by students to apply to receive federal funding/financial assistance for college.
College application used for all public universities in Texas.
Bachelor’s Degree
A student whose parents did not complete college.
An application for students who are Texas Residents but do not qualify for federal aid (ex. DACA).
Degree Program
A four-year undergraduate degree.
Transfer
Cost of college classes, usually paid per credit hour.
Undergraduate
Tuition
First-generation Student
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The average of a student’s final grades in all courses.
TASFA
Measure of class time/# of hours a student spends in a class
Refers to any formal schooling after high school.
A student who has not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree.
GPA Grade Point Average
Higher Education
Academic Advisor
ApplyTexas
ExploreThe LanguageCollege Terms
Scan here for more college and SHSU campus terms, and Google Translate for Spanish.
Minor Secondary area of study, requires less credits than a major.
A staff member who will help students choose majors/minors and help determine which classes are needed.
Contact Us
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Honors College | 936.294.1477 AB IV | 202
Career Success Center | 936.294.1713 ABIV | 210
Freshman CommunitiesLearning|936.294.3422
Veterans Resource Center | 936.294.1046 AB III | 110
Newton Gresham Library (NGL) Main (2nd) Floor
First-Year Experience | 936.294.3422
Military Science (Army ROTC) | 936.294.4994 AB III | 3rd Floor
Student ManagementMoney|936.294.2600
Testing Center | 936.294.1025 AB IV | 102
Residence Life | 936.294.1812 Lone Star Hall
SuccessRegistrar/TexasInitiative (TSI) | 936.294.1040 Estill Building | 3rd Floor
Estill Building | 201
Newton Gresham Library (NGL) Main (2nd) Floor
Bearkat (StudentOneCardID)|936.294.2273 Estill Building | 1st Floor
Academic Advising | 936.294.4444 CHSS Building, SAM Center
Bearkat Orientation | 936.294.1782 Visitor Center | 2nd Floor
Cashier’s Office | 936.294.1083 Estill Building | 1st Floor
Counseling Center | 936.294.1720 Health & Counseling Center
Estill Building | 228
Below is a list of common departments for your future reference. Please note that offices will not be answering phones during Saturday@SAM. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services for Students with Disabilities | 936.294.3512 Lee Drain Annex
First Gen Center | 936.294.3003
Health Center | 936.294.1805 Health & Counseling Center
SHSU Bookstore | 936.294.1864 Lowman Student Center (LSC)
Financial Aid & Scholarships | 936.294.1774
Newton Gresham Library (NGL) Main (2nd) Floor
Admissions | 936.294.1828
Recreational Sports | 936.294.1985 Recreational Sports Center (RSC)
Estill Building | 112
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ComplexSoftballPerformingSportsRecreationalCenterNewtonGreshamLibraryArtsCenterTheatreCenter Hoyt ComplexArtRavenVillageUniversityHotelGarrettTeacherEducationCenter
ColiseumJohnson
Bearkat Village
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Bowers Stadium
Don Sanders Stadium
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William F. Scott Regent, Nederland Gabriel Webb Student Regent, Lakeway
Texas State University System Board of Regents
Duke Austin Chairman, Houston Garry Crain First Vice Chairman, The Hills
Sheila Faske Regent, Rose City Dionicio (Don) Flores Regent, El Paso
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Alan L. Tinsley Second Vice Chairman, Madisonville Charlie Amato Regent, San Antonio
Nicki Harle Regent, Baird Stephen Lee Regent, Beaumont
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