MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Our 316-acre campus may seem large, but when you live on campus, you’ll learn your way around in no time!
LIVING ON CAMPUS
You’ll find a variety of living options to suit your needs at SHSU. We offer both female-only and co-ed residence halls that are fully furnished, as well as small houses and apartments. If you’re interested in the Honors College or specific majors, you can apply to live in one of our living communities, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and form deeper relationships with your professors. All first-year students who have been out of high school for less than a year are required to live in university housing and participate in the university meal plan.
APPLY FOR HOUSING
To apply for housing, students must first be accepted to SHSU. Refer to the SHSU Residence Life website shsu.edu/reslife for applicable fees and cancellation deadlines. Housing applications may be made online through the MySam Student Portal:
MySam Students Tab Apply for housing
NOVEMBER 1
Housing application opens to new students.
MAY - JUNE
Room self selection in progress.
AUGUST 19-20
First-year student move-in.
REQUIRED VACCINATION
All students under the age of 22 are required, by Texas law, to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis prior to moving into the residence halls and attending classes.
MARCH - JUNE
Roommate selection available.
AUGUST 19 - 24
Upperclassmen student move-in.
Using the online MySam Housing Portal, SHSU students select their desired room and are able to make room changes until shortly before halls open. Students also have the option to choose a roommate during the application process.
YOU BRING
→ Bedding and other linens
→ Cleaning supplies
→ Wastebasket
→ Throw rugs
→ Curtains (tension rod only)
→ Computer/Laptop
→ Mini-fridge (5 cubic feet maximum, unless provided by SHSU)
→ Shower curtain and hooks
WE PROVIDE
→ Twin XL mattress (36” x 78”)
→ Full mattress at select locations (see next page for details)
→ Shelves, desk, and chair
→ Dresser and closet
→ Wi-Fi
→ Free laundry in each hall
→ On-campus mail center
Please insure your personal property, the university is not liable for theft or damage.
SET YOUR SIGHTS ON CAMPUS
RESIDENCE HALLS
Belvin-Buchanan
Elliott
Estill
Jackson-Shaver
Lone Star
Piney Woods
Raven Village
Sam
San
White
*Various Cohorts including: Honors, Agriculture, Education, Pre-Nursing, Health Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, STEM.
**Rates for 2024-2025
***Seniors and Graduate Students
FLOOR PLANS
Moving into your new home is an exciting event, and we strive to make it as easy as possible. Choose from one of the floor plans to start your new life as a Bearkat!
BELVIN-BUCHANAN HALL ELLIOTT HALL
ESTILL HALL JACKSON-SHAVER HALL
Dimensions are approximate, and vary from room to room.
LONE STAR HALL PINEY WOODS HALL
RAVEN VILLAGE
SAM HOUSTON VILLAGE
SAN JACINTO HALL
WHITE HALL
SMALL HOUSES
BALDWIN, CRAWFORD, CREAGER, MALLON
RESIDENCE HALLS
Residence halls provide economical and convenient on-campus living. We offer a variety of building options, as well as floor plans, to accommodate the needs of our students.
Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to sign a contract as soon as possible.
Scan the QR code for more information on each residence hall.
AMENITIES
BELVIN-BUCHANAN HALL
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL bunkable beds
→ Built-in vanity and closets
→ Bathtubs and showers (Belvin East/West)
→ Showers only (Buchanan North/South)
→ Rehearsal/Performance studios
→ Individual control of thermostat
JACKSON-SHAVER HALL
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Private bedrooms
→ Full-size beds
→ Built-in closet
→ Sinks in bathroom (Jackson East/West)
→ Sinks in student rooms (Shaver North/West)
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
RAVEN VILLAGE
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Private bedrooms
→ Twin XL adjustable beds
→ All movable furniture
→ Ceiling fans
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ Elevator
→ Study rooms on each floor
SMALL HOUSES
BALDWIN, CRAWFORD, CREAGER, MALLON
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL bunkable beds
→ Built-in closets, dressers, and desks
→ Micro-fridge
ELLIOTT HALL
→ Female residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL bunkable beds
→ Built-in vanity and closets
→ Individual control of thermostat
LONE STAR HALL
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL adjustable beds
→ Beds separated by closets
→ Shower with bathtub
→ Ceiling fans
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ Elevator
SAM HOUSTON VILLAGE
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Private bedrooms
→ Twin XL adjustable beds
→ Built-in closet
→ Ceiling fans
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ Elevator
→ Underground parking garage (limited)
WHITE HALL
→ Co-ed residence
→ Outside entrance
→ Twin XL bunkable beds
→ All movable furniture
→ Ceiling fans
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
ESTILL HALL
→ Female residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL bunkable beds
→ Built-in desks
→ Movable closets and dressers
→ Individual control of thermostat
PINEY WOODS HALL
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL adjustable beds
→ All movable furniture
→ Ceiling fans
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ Study rooms on each floor
→ Elevator
→ Community Learning Center
→ Faculty in residence
SAN JACINTO HALL
→ Co-ed residence
→ Inside entrance
→ Twin XL adjustable beds
→ All movable furniture
→ Ceiling fans
→ Micro-fridge
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ Study rooms on each floor
→ Elevator
→ Community Learning Center
→ Faculty in residence
APARTMENTS
BEARKAT VILLAGE
Dimensions are approximate, and vary from room to room.
CAMPUS EDGE
COPPER VILLAGE
*PET POLICY
Please scan the QR code to review our pet policy online prior to applying for housing.
SAN JACINTO HALL STUDIO
AMENITIES
BEARKAT VILLAGE
→ Outside entrance
→ Co-ed residence
→ 2 Bedroom/1 Bath units
→ Sophomore and above
→ Twin XL adjustable beds
→ Fully furnished
→ Full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave
→ Private bedrooms
→ Ceiling fans
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ *Pet friendly
CAMPUS EDGE
→ Outside entrance
→ Co-ed residence
→ 4 Bedroom/2 Bath units
→ Sophomore and above
→ Full size beds
→ Laundry in unit
→ Private back patio/balcony
→ Fully furnished
→ Full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave
→ Private bedrooms
→ Ceiling fans
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ *Pet friendly
COPPER VILLAGE (1 BR)
→ Outside entrance
→ Co-ed residence
→ 1 Bedroom/1 Bath units
→ Sophomore and above
→ Full size beds
→ Laundry in unit
→ Private back patio/balcony
→ Fully furnished
→ Full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave
→ Private bedrooms
→ Ceiling fans
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ *Pet friendly
COPPER VILLAGE (2 BR)
→ Outside entrance
→ Co-ed residence
→ 2 Bedroom/2 Bath units
→ Sophomore and above
→ Full size beds
→ Laundry in unit
→ Private back patio/balcony
→ Fully furnished
→ Full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave
→ Private bedrooms
→ Ceiling fans
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ *Pet friendly
SAN JACINTO HALL STUDIO
→ Outside entrance
→ Co-ed residence
→ 1 Bedroom/1 Bath units
→ Senior and graduate students
→ Full size beds
→ Laundry in unit
→ Fully furnished
→ Full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave
→ Private bedrooms
→ Ceiling fans
→ Individual control of thermostat
→ *Pet friendly
LIVING COMMUNITIES
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
Agriculture Living Community
Open to first-year students seeking a career in agriculture. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall .
Criminal Justice Living Community
Designed for first-year students who are committed to criminal justice majors. Participating students will live in San Jacinto Hall
Education Living Community
Open to first-year students with declared education majors. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall
College of Health Sciences
Health Careers Living Community
Open to first-year students in the College of Health Sciences interested in health careers. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall
Humanities and Social Sciences
Open to first-year students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences who share an interest in a career working with and helping others. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall
Pre-Nursing Living Community
Open to first-year students considering a career in nursing and who have a major in the College of Health Sciences. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall .
STEM Living Community
Open to first-year non-agricultural majors in the College of Science and Engineering Technology. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall
CAM Creative Community
Open to all students in the College of Arts and Media. Participating students will live in Belvin-Buchanan Hall .
Honors Living Community
Open to students accepted into the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College. Participating students will live in Piney Woods Hall
RESIDENT MEAL PLANS*
All Access Plan - $2,750
Unlimited dining hall access, and $150 in Bearkat Bucks.
15 Meals Per Week - $2,650
15 meals per week, and $300 in Bearkat Bucks.
10 Meals Per Week - $1,960
10 meals per week, and $450 in Bearkat Bucks.
Available for sophomore and above, not available for first-year required students.
BEARKAT DINING
With four main dining locations around campus, including options like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, you can choose what fits your mood. We offer three meal plan levels for resident students, all of which come with Bearkat Bucks, our pre-paid system you can use across campus, for your convenience.
DINING OPTIONS
COMMUTER MEAL PLANS**
Bearkat Value - $1,030
A block of 72 meals, and $400 in Bearkat Bucks.
Bearkat Lite - $635
A block of 32 meals per semester, and $350 in Bearkat Bucks.
Bearkat Flex - $750
$750 in Bearkat Bucks.
*All students living on-campus (with the exception of university owned apartments) are required to purchase a resident meal plan. **Students living off-campus have the option to choose any resident or commuter meal plan. Resident meal plan options are included in the housing contract. Meal plan rates for 2024-2025.
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