SET YOUR SIGHTS
Huntsville is full of Texas charm — this lively, historiccity is home to museums, a thriving arts and culture scene, a quaint downtown,lots of restaurants andcoffee shops and more.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Don’t stay cooped up in your room — spend an afternoon at the Blue Lagoon or go for a hike in the Piney Woods. And the Sam Houston National Forest is just a short drive away.
TAKE IN A SHOW
Aside from the productions hosted atSHSU’s award-winning James & Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, you can take advantage of Huntsville’s Old Town Theatre and its offerings — including film screenings, live music and performing arts events.
OFFCAMPUS
EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS
From horseback riding to hiking, the recreational opportunities are endless.
TOP10% IN THE STATE FOR AFFORDABILITY
53% OF BEARKATS ARE FIRST-GEN STUDENTS
45% 0F UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GO ON TO EARN THEIR GRADUATE DEGREES AT SHSU
BEST IN TEXAS AS A ‘TOP PERFORMER ON SOCIAL MOBILITY’ U.S. News& world report2023
9.3% OFSTUDENTSARE MILITARYAFFILIATED
90+ DEGREES AVAILABLE
140K BEARKATALUMNI AROUNDTHE
UNDERGRAD DEGREES
24:1
STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
Accounting, BBA
Agricultural Business, BS
Agricultural Communications, BS
Agricultural Engineering Technology, BS
Animal Science, BS
Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, BS
Animation, BFA
Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS
Art, BA
Banking and Financial Institutions, BBA
Bilingual Health Care Studies, BA
Biology, BA, BS
Biomedical Science, BS
Chemistry for Other Technical Careers, BS
Chemistry for Professional Chemists, BS
Communication Studies, BA, BS *
Computing Science (Computer Science), BS
Computing Science (Information Assurance), BS
Computing Science (Information Systems), BS
Construction Management, BS Criminal Justice, BA, BS *
Cybersecurity, BS
Dance, BFA
Data Science, BS
Economics, BBA
Education, BS
Educational Studies, BA *
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, BS
Engineering Design Technology, BS
Engineering Technology, BS
COLLEGES
Arts & Media (CAM)
Business Administration (COBA)
Criminal Justice (CJ)
Education (COE)
English, BA
Entrepreneurship, BBA
Environmental Science (Pollution Abatement), BS
Environmental Science (Sustainability), BS
Environmental Science (Water Resources), BS
Fashion Merchandising, BS **
Film & TV Production, BFA
Finance, BBA
Food Science and Nutrition, BS
Food Service Management, BA, BS
Forensic Chemistry, BS
French, BA
General Business Administration, BBA *
Health Care Administration, BS *
Health Sciences, BS
History, BA, BS *
Homeland Security Studies, BA, BS **
Human Performance and Wellness Management, BS
Human Resource Management, BBA
Integrated Studies, BS *
Interdisciplinary Agriculture, BS
Interdisciplinary Agriculture: Agricultural Industries, Interior Design, BA, BS
International Business, BBA
Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science), BS
Learning Technologies, BA
Management Information Systems, BBA
Management, BBA
Marketing, BBA
Health Sciences (COHS)
Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)
Osteopathic Medicine (COM)
Science & Engineering Technology (COSET)
Mass Communication: Broadcast Production,
Mass Communication: Multiplatform Journalism,
Mass Communication: Public Relation & Advertising, Mass Communications: Film, BA
Mathematics, BA,
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS
Music Therapy, BM
Music, BA,
Musical Theatre with Theatre Emphasis, BFA
Musical Theatre with Dance Emphasis, BFA
Nursing, BSN *
Philosophy, BA
Photography, BFA
Physics, BS
Physics/Engineering Dual Degree, BS
Plant and Soil Sciences, BS
Political Science, BA, BS *
Psychology, BS
Public Health, BS
Sociology, BA, BS *
Software Engineering, BS
Spanish, BA *
Studio Art 2D, BFA
Studio Art 3D, BFA
Supply Chain Management, BBA
Theatre-Acting and Direction Emphasis, BFA
Theatre-Design and Technology Emphasis, BFA TheatreTheatre Studies Emphasis,
BFA Victim Studies, BA, BS *
* Offered online and in person
** Offered online only
You, and your college experience, are more than academics. You can thrive with SHSU’s abundant onand off-campus offerings, from clubs and football games to downtown Huntsville’s cultural gems. Did we mention the food is good, too?
LIVING ON CAMPUS
SHSU offers diverse housing, including residence halls, small houses, and apartments. Honors College and specific majors have themed living communities. All freshmen who graduated high school within the last year must live on campus.
THE REC
The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) serves as the central hub for all Campus Recreation activities, featuring 5 multipurpose courts, 3 studios, 3 racquetball courts, a rock wall, bouldering area, multifunctional training room, large weight room, and additional facilities.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
You can take advantage of the beautiful nature surrounding Huntsville by getting outdoors with the SHSU Outdoor Recreation Program. We offer climbing, equipment rentals for camping and more, as well as a thrilling challenge course.
BEARKATSWORK ANDPLAY
MEN’S SPORTS
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, and Track & Field
17
NCAA D-1 ATHLETIC TEAMS
175K
SQ. FEET OF STATE-OFTHE-ART FITNESS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES
WOMEN’S SPORTS
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer,
Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball
UPKATS
50+
CAMPUS EVENTS & TRADITIONS
BEARKAT CAMP
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
BEARKAT KICKOFF
BEARKAT ALLEY
HOMECOMING
RING CEREMONY
TRADITION
TREE OF LIGHT WELCOME WEEK AND MORE!
HOW TO APPLY
AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE FOR FRESHMAN
We have automatic acceptance for any student with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, with or without an ACT or SAT score. GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale.
Submit an online application. Pay the application fee in the self-service portal. Submit Transcripts.
Submit optional test scores. Visit shsu.edu/apply. Visit shsu.edu/checkstatus. This is anon-refundable $50 fee.
Ask your highschool to send anofficialtranscript withGPA, date of (expected) graduation and graduation plan to SHSU. Transfer studentssendofficial transcriptsfrom all institutions attended. (Code: 003606)
If you choose to send your test scores, contact the appropriate testing agencytorequest submission to SHSU. (SAT school code 6643; ACTschool code 4162)
AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE FOR TRANSFERS
Anystudent with 12-17 transferable credit hours with a 2.5 or higher GPA or 18+ transferable credit hours with a 2.0 or higher GPA SEE ALL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
JUL1
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION OPENS
SCHOLARSHIPS4KATS APPLICATION OPENS SEP1
NOV1
SCHOLARSHIPS4KATS
PRIORITY DATE & HOUSING APPLICATION OPENS TO NEW STUDENTS
AUG15-17
MOVE-IN WEEKEND
AUG1
FALL 2025 ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE
MAR1-MAY1
ROOMMATE SELECTION AVAILABLE
FEB ORIENTATION REGISTRATION OPENS
YOUR FIRST STEPS
Congratulations Bearkat! We are proud to welcome you to our family. Start your journey with us by completing your “first steps.”
1.Activate SHSU Account
2.Check TSI Status
3.Submit Meningitis forms
FinancialAid
AGENDA
• What is Financial Aid
• Where to Apply and Dates
• Application Information
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid Website
• SMM
Financial Aid –
An Investment in Your Future
Financial aid is money to help pay for your education. It is not designed to cover 100% of the costs.
1. Grant – funds that are given to you and do not need to be paid back
2. Scholarship – funds that are awarded to you and do not need to be paid back
3. Work-study – earned by having a job
4. Loans – funds that are lent to you and must be paid back
Financial Aid –
An Investment in Your Future
Financial aid is money to help pay for your education. It is not designed to cover 100% of the costs.
1. Grant – funds that are given to you and do not need to be paid back
2. Scholarship – funds that are awarded to you and do not need to be paid back
3. Work-study – earned by having a job
4. Loans – funds that are lent to you and must be paid back
•Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Federal funds for US Citizens and Permanent Residents
• Apply at studentaid.gov
•Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
• State funds for Texas residents not eligible for FAFSA
• Apply at collegeforalltexans.com
•Scholarships
• Various sources (community, employers, etc.)
• Scholarships4Kats- must be accepted to SHSU
•Alternative/Private Lenders
• Online lender comparison: www.elmselect.com
Important Dates!
To receive financial aid for the next academic year 2025-2026
*Incoming students beginning Fall 2025
Scholarships4Kats Opens
•Why is there a priority date?
• Better for a student to maximize aid offers
• Grants and scholarships are limited and given out by application completion date
• Priority date is NOT a hard deadline. Application can still be submitted after these dates!
•Opens 9/1 – Priority date 11/1
•Must be accepted to apply
•One general application for all 8 SHSU colleges
•Uses SHSU Credentials
•Complete and Submit Application
•Conditional Applications / Recommended Opportunities
•Be honest and take your time
•Get to know your department – Communicate with professors
Best Practices
• Apply Early - By priority dates every year
• Look for scholarship opportunities at your high school, parents' employers, church, etc.
• Visit our website for any updates or questions
• Maintain SAP requirements. 2.00 SHSU GPA and 67% Completion Rate.
FAFSA: The Three C’s
• Create FSA ID
• Access studentaid.gov
• Create FSA ID
• Use two-step verification
• Contributors(s)
• Check email to verify contributor status.
• Provide personal and financial information on the FAFSA form.
• Review contributor information before submission.
• Consent to utilize tax information
• Provided once per year and cannot be revoked.
• Required if contributor does not have SSN, did not file taxes, or files foreign return.
• Cannot avoid consent by manually entering Federal Tax Information.
Dependency Status
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
24 years of age or older
Married or have children
Working on Master’s or Doctorate Program
None apply
Active Duty or Veteran of Military
Have Dependents other than Children or Spouses
Foster Care or Ward of the Court
Emancipated Minor, Legal Guardianship or at Risk of Homelessness
Cost of Attendance (COA)
*Cost of Attendance can change from year to year.
*Example from academic year 2022-2023
How we can help!
• Assist students in completing FAFSA
• Answer questions regarding Financial Aid
• Accept documentation
• Explain aid offers
• Virtual appointments
Student Money Management
The mission of the Student Money Management is to help Bearkats achieve Financial independence
Ranked in the Top 10 College Financial Literacy Programs by College Cliffs.
• One on one coaching with certified personal finance coach
• Presentations by request
• Workshops - $250 scholarship each workshop
• CashCourse - $500 scholarship each semester
