September 23, 2023
Dear Future Bearkats and Guests,
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. 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.
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. I hope you get a real sense of the Sam Houston State University experience today and that your visit is everything you want it to be.
Welcome to Huntsville and Sam Houston State University.
Eat ‘em up, Kats!
Be on the lookout for Dr. White on campus today. If you see her, make sure to say hi!
Alisa White President Sam Houston State University
Estimados futuros Bearkats e invitados, Bienvenido a Saturday@SAM! 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 organizacions estudiantiles y escuchar a los profesores y al personal que los apoyarán en su aventura Bearkat. No tengan 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 posible que lo vean como una gran experiencia social. Mi esperanza es que su experiencia universitaria este en algún punto intermedio. La universidad es màs que solo un camino a un titulo universitario; es una oportunidad de explorar el mundo a su alrededor y construir una base sobre la cual pueda vivir la vida que desea vivir. Lo que aprendas en el camino te durará toda
la vida. También harás amigos aquí que durarán toda la vida. Sepa que mientras navega por la vida de un estudiante universitario, el personal de Sam Houston State quiere que tenga éxito y están aquí para apoyarte.
Nuestro lema, “La medida de una vida es su servicio,” proporciona un estándar significativo por el cual podemos evaluarnos a nosotros misimos como personas con propósito que brindan valor a los demás. Durante su tiempo en SHSU, tendrá la opportunidad de poner en práctica el lema participando en actividades que valoran y servir a nuestra comunidad. Espero que tengas un sentido real de la expericencia de Sam Houston State University hoy y que tu visita sea todo lo que deseas que sea.
Bienvenidos a Huntsville y Sam Houston State University.
Eat ‘em up, kats!
Alisa White
La Presidenta
Sam Houston State University
Dr. Alisa White va a estar en el campus hoy! Esten atentos y saludenla!
Table of Contents 4 | Program Overview 5 | Open Houses and Tabling 5 | Admissions and Financial Aid Presentations 6 - 7 | Academic Overviews 8 | Residence Life 9 | Information Fair and Campus Tours 10 | College Terms 11 | Contact 12 - 13 | Campus Map 14 - 17 | Notes
Visit the LSC
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Lowman Student Center, located at the center of campus. Enjoy a refreshment at Starbucks or visit the Campus Bookstore!
Saturday@SAM Overview
7:45 a.m.
Check-In
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Admissions and Financial Aid Presentations
Freshman, Transfer, Accepted Students, Spanish
9:45 to 10:25 a.m.
Academic Overview #1
10:40 to 11:20 a.m.
Academic Overview #2
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Residence Life Open House
Noon to 2 p.m.
Information Fair and Walking Tours
Dining Options
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Starbucks
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wild Blue Sushi
Open All Day
POD (Grab-n-go)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lunch ($8.50)
Old Main Market
Gibbs Ranch Tour
Noon & 1 p.m. | 733 Fraser Rd., Huntsville, TX 77320
Come tour our 1,500+ acre working ranch that serves our Agricultural Sciences program.
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Parker Plaza
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Explore
On Your Own Open Houses & Tabling
Open Houses
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admissions and Accepted Students
Career Success Center
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Honors College
Registrar’s Office/TSI
Residence Life
Military Science – ROTC
SAM Center/Advising
SH Dining
Smith-Hutson Scholarship
Student Account Services
Student Money Management
Testing Center
Campus Activities and Traditions
LSC | 215
Campus Recreation Center
Noon to 5 p.m.
Campus Store
Lowman Student Center (LSC)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Food Pantry
Food Pantry
Library - Games & Prizes
Newton Gresham Library (NGL)
Start Here!
Admissions and Financial Aid Presentations
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Freshman Admissions presentations will be sorted by student’s first name. You will receive communication directing you to your assigned room. The following rooms will be utilized:
LSC Orange Ballroom
LSC White Ballroom
LSC Theatre
LSC 230
LSC 241
Special Populations:
SHSU Accepted Students | Mafrige Auditorium (Smith-Hutson Bldg.)
Spanish Presentation | LSC 242
Transfer Students | Haney Auditorium (Smith-Hutson Bldg.)
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Plan Your Day Academic Overview #1
Not sure what you’re interested in majoring in yet? Check out up to two academic programs to hear what they’re all about.
9:45 to 10:25 a.m.
Agricultural Sciences
CHSS | C090
Art
Hoyt Art Complex | 219 A/B
Biological Sciences
LSB | 130
Business (all majors)
SHB | Mafrige Auditorium
Chemistry & Forensic Chem
CFS | 103
Communication Studies
CHSS | 410
Computer Sci | Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
ABI | 204 & 206
Criminal Justice
CJ Center | Killinger Auditorium
Dance
GPAC | 170 (Dance Theatre)
Data Science | Math & Stats
LDB | 216
Education (all majors)
TEC | 279
Engineering Technology
ABIV | Olson Auditorium
English
Evans | 212
Environmental & Geosciences
LDB | 339
History
CHSS | 210
Human Sciences
LDB | 220
Integrated Studies
CHSS | 206
Kinesiology
LDB | 215
Mass Communication
Dan Rather Comm. Bldg. | 125
Music
GPAC | Concert Hall
Nursing
LDB | 214
Philosophy
CHSS | 242B
Political Science
CHSS | 242A
Psychology
CHSS | C070
Pre-Engineering
Physics & Astronomy
Farrington | 105
Pre-Law
CHSS | 232
Pre-Med | Pre-Health Advising
CHSS | 252
Public Health
LDB | 213
Sociology
CHSS | 226
Theatre & Musical Theatre
University Theatre Center | 105
Undecided
LSC | 230
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Plan Your Day Academic Overview #2
10:40 to 11:20 a.m.
Ag. Business
Pirkle | 340
Ag. Communications
Pirkle | 310
Ag. Engineering Technology
Pirkle | 210C
Animal Science
Pirkle | 300 A/B
Animation
Hoyt Art Complex | 219 A/B
Biological Sciences
LSB | 130
Business (All Majors)
SHB | Mafrige Auditorium
Chemistry & Forensic Chem
CFS | 103
CJ & Criminology
CJ Center | Killinger Auditorium
Communication Studies
CHSS | 410
Computer Sci | Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
ABI | 204 & 206
Dance
GPAC | 170 (Dance Theatre)
Data Science | Math & Stats
LDB | 216
Education (all majors)
TEC | 279
Construction Management
Pirkle | 240
Engineering Technology –
Electronics
Pirkle | 220
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Pirkle | 220
Engineering Design Technology
Pirkle | 242
Engineering Technology –Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Pirkle | 100
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pirkle | 100
Engineering Technology –Environmental, Health, & Safety Management
Pirkle | 210B
English
Evans | 212
Environmental & Geosciences
LDB | 339
Graphic Design
Hoyt Art Complex | 307
History
CHSS | 210
Homeland Security Studies
CJ Center | Courtroom
Human Sciences
LDB | 220
Integrated Studies
CHSS | 206
Interdisciplinary Ag./ Ag. Education
Pirkle | 320
Kinesiology
LDB | 215
Mass Communication
Dan Rather Comm. Bldg. | 125
Nursing
LDB | 214
Philosophy
CHSS | 242B
Photography
Hoyt Art Complex | 421
Plant & Soil Sciences
Pirkle | 210A
Political Science
CHSS | 242A
Psychology
CHSS | C070
Pre-Engineering
Physics & Astronomy
Farrington | 105
Pre-Law
CHSS | 232
Pre-Med | Pre-Health Advising
CHSS | 252
Public Health
LDB | 213
Sociology
CHSS | 226
Studio Art
Hoyt Art Complex | 105
Undecided
LSC | 230
Victim Studies
CJ Center | Bates Room
World Languages & Culture
CHSS | 206
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Open Houses/Showrooms
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Co-ed Halls
Belvin-Buchanan Hall (CAM majors only)
Lone Star Hall
Piney Woods Hall
Raven Village
Sam Houston Village
San Jacinto Hall
Small Houses
White Hall
Female Halls
Elliott Hall
Estill Hall
Upperclassmen Co-ed Halls
Bearkat Village Apartments
Copper Village Apartments
Scan here to access the Residence Life Viewbook for more information on housing and dining rates, floor plans, what to bring, and more!
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Residence Life staff are available to answer questions at the tent in the Parker Plaza.
Finding Campus ResourcesInformation Fair
Come and visit with student organizations and the following campus resources and departments!
Noon to 2 p.m.
Academic Success Center
Campus Recreation Center for Community Engagement
Counseling Center
Crime Victims’ Institute (program)
Disability Services
First-Generation Center
First-Year Experience
Global Engagement Center
Jack Staggs Counseling Center/ Counselor Education
Lowman Student Center
Campus Tours
Pre-registration was required during event registration.
English Tours | 30 minutes
Spanish Tours | 45 minutes
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.
People OperationsHuman Resources
School of Music/ Bearkat Marching Band
Shop Sam Houston
Student Involvement: Leadership & Service
Student Wellness/
Peer Health Ambassadors
Tripod’s Thrift
TRIO SSS
University Hotel Veterans Resource Center
Information Fair
Scan the QR Code to see the full list of current student organization on campus!
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ExploreThe Language College Terms
Below are some words that you may hear used in your Saturday@SAM sessions and as you start your college journey.
Academic Advisor
A staff member who will help students choose majors/minors and help determine which classes are needed.
ApplyTexas College application used for all public universities in Texas.
Bachelor’s Degree
A four-year undergraduate degree.
Credits/Credit Hour
Measure of class time/# of hours a student spends in a class
Degree Program
The combination of any major/minor that a student chooses and what is required to graduate
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
An application used by students to apply to receive federal funding/financial assistance for college.
First-generation Student
A student whose parents did not complete college.
GPA
Grade Point Average
The average of a student’s final grades in all courses.
Higher Education
Refers to any formal schooling after high school.
Major
Focus area of study for a degree program.
Minor Secondary area of study, requires less credits than a major.
TASFA
Texas Application for State Financial Aid
An application for students who are Texas Residents but do not qualify for federal aid (ex. DACA).
Transfer
To earn credits at one college or university and move them to another.
Tuition
Cost of college classes, usually paid per credit hour.
Undergraduate
A student who has not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree.
Scan here for more college and SHSU campus terms, and Google Translate for Spanish.
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Contact Us
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 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Academic Advising | 936.294.4444
CHSS Building, SAM Center
Admissions | 936.294.1828
Visitor Center | 2nd Floor
Bearkat OneCard (Student ID) | 936.294.2273
Estill Building | 103
Bearkat Orientation | 936.294.1844
Visitor Center | 1st Floor
Campus Activities and Traditions | 936.294.1713
Lowman Student Center (LSC) | 215
Campus Recreation | 936.294.1985
Campus Recreation Center
Campus Store | 936.294.1864
Lowman Student Center (LSC)
Cashier’s Office | 936.294.1083
Estill Building | 103
Counseling Center | 936.294.1720
Health & Counseling Center
Financial Aid & Scholarships | 936.294.1774
Estill Building | 201
First-Gen Center | 936.294.3006
Newton Gresham Library (NGL) Main (2nd) Floor
First-Year Experience and Freshman Learning Communities | 936.294.3422
CHSS | 190
Health Center | 936.294.1805
Health & Counseling Center
Honors College | 936.294.1477
AB IV | 202
Military Science (Army ROTC) | 936.294.4994
AB III | 3rd Floor
Registrar/Texas Success Initiative (TSI) | 936.294.1040
Estill Building | 3rd Floor
Residence Life | 936.294.1812
Lone Star Hall
Services for Students with Disabilities | 936.294.3512
Lee Drain Annex
Student Money Management | 936.294.2600
Estill Building | 112
Testing Center | 936.294.1025
AB IV | 102
Veterans Resource Center | 936.294.1046
AB III | 110
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Parking
White
CHSS Estill
Bell
Austin
Lee Drain Lee
Evans CJ Center School of Music AB I Farrington
Visitor
AB
AB
Res.
Performing
Lowman Student Center Smith-Hutson Parking Garage
Garage
Hall Lone Star Hall
Piney Woods Hall
Tower The Quad
Hall Parker Plaza
Drain Annex
Thomason
Center
III Margaret Lee Houston Life Sciences Chemistry & Forensic Science Fred Pirkle Engineering Tech.
IV Dan Rather Comm.
Life Estill Hall Sam Houston Village Jackson Shaver Hall Post Office Food Pantry
Creative Community
Generals Market
Parking
Four West Houses Old Main Dining Hall Elliot Hall BelvinBuchanan Hall CAM
Health & Counseling Center
South Paw San Jacinto Hall
Garage
Parking
Open Buildings
Residence Halls
Walking Paths
Information Tents
Water Stations
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here to access the campus map on your mobile device.
Scan
Johnson Coliseum
Bowers Stadium
Recreational Sports Center Newton Gresham Library Performing Arts Center Theatre Center Hoyt Art Complex
University Hotel Garrett Teacher Education Center
Don
Sanders Stadium Softball Complex
RavenVillage
Bearkat Village
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