SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Sam Houston State University
WHAT IS SATURDAY@SAM? We understand that choosing a college is an important decision. Saturday@SAM is designed to supply answers to all of your questions and provide you with a sample of what Sam Houston State University has to offer. While on campus you will be able to take a tour, browse student organization booths, preview the academic programs in which you are interested, visit with faculty, and speak with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life, and more! We’re here to answer all of your questions about becoming a Bearkat! This guide is filled with information and provides you with instructions on how to navigate Saturday@Sam in order to get the most out of your day!
TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule
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Start here to begin your day
Academic Overview
7-8
Visit academic programs and meet faculty
Residence Halls
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Visit and take a tour
Open Houses
10
Admissions, Financial Aid, and more
Breakout Sessions
11 - 12
Programs that are here to help you be successful
Explore SHSU
11 - 12
Visit with Departments & Orgs
Contact Info./Notes/Words to Know
13 - 14
For your use after S@S
Campus Map
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15 - 16
If you have questions or need assistance at any time during the day, come to the Information Tent located in The Yard, in front of the Lowman Student Center.
A Great Name in Texas Education For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The Measure of a Life is its Service,” echoes across SHSU’s eight colleges and beyond. Students encounter opportunities to grow through student research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering, and more. Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their
WELCOME Here early & need something to do before everything gets started? Stop by and visit any of these places as early as 8am.
8:00 AM
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
Admissions
Estill Building | Suite 112
Accepted Students / Orientation
Visitor Center | 2nd Fl.
Bearkat OneCard / Cashier’s Office
Estill Building | Lobby
SHSU Bookstore
Lowman Student Center
Financial Aid and Scholarships & Student Money Mgmt Ctr.
Estill Bldg. | Outside
First-Year Experience & Academic Success Center
Newton Gresham Library
Newton Gresham Library
Library
Int’l. Programs/Study Abroad/ELITE/ evolve
Farrington Suite 111
Registrar/Texas Success Initiative
Estill Bldg. | Lobby
Veterans Resource Center
AB III | Suite 110
University Hotel
Connected to CJ Ctr.
Breakfast on your own
Lowman Student Center
CHECK-IN outside of the Newton Gresham Library starting at 8:30am. 8:30 AM
9:00 AM
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SAMbassadors will be available to answer questions about the day!
The Yard (area outside LSC)
Speak with Residence Life staff. They will be located in two places, for your convenience.
The Yard & Lone Star Hall
SCHEDULE The information in this book will help you decide what you want to do and when.
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW 1 Begin your day by meeting with the academic program of your choice. Meet faculty and staff to discuss FAQ’s, expectations, and more.
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW 2 Academic Showcases Open Houses
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RESIDENCE LIFE SHOWCASE
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Use this time to explore campus living.
Academic Showcases Campus Tour Stops (11:30 am) Gira en Español (11:30 am)
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
1:30 PM
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BREAKOUT SESSION 1 Campus Tour Stops Open Houses Residence Halls Open Information Fair
Pages 11-12 10 10 9 11
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 Campus Tour Stops Gira en Español (12:45 pm) Open Houses Residence Halls Open Information Fair
Pages 11-12 10 10 10 9 11
BREAKOUT SESSION 3 Open Houses Residence Halls Open
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEWS Not sure what you are interested in yet? Check out up to 2 academic programs to hear what it’s all about. Each program will present two 30-minute sessions unless otherwise noted.
9:30AM - 10:00AM (First Session Only) OVERVIEW CHOICES Agricultural Sciences Art Business Administration* Criminal Justice* Engineering Technology Mass Communication
Building | Room CHSS | C070 Art Building | 219 A&B Smith-Hutson | Mafrige Auditorium CJ Center |Killinger Auditorium Evans | 105 Dan Rather Bldg. | 125
9:30AM - 10:00AM & 10:15AM - 10:45AM (Two Sessions Available) Biological Sciences Chemistry Communication Studies Computing Science Dance Education* English Family & Consumer Science Geography & Geology History Kinesiology Integrated Studies Math & Statistics Music Nursing Philosophy Physics & Astronomy Political Science Population Health Pre-Law Psychology Security Studies (Second session only) Sociology Theatre & Musical Theatre World Languages & Cultures
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Life Sciences | 130 CFS | 103 CHSS | 215 AB I | 206 GPAC | 170 LSC | Theater Evans | 212 Lee Drain | 213 Lee Drain | 300 CHSS | 210 Lee Drain | 214 CHSS | 242B Lee Drain | 207 GPAC | Concert Hall Lee Drain | 215 CHSS | 220 Farrington | 105 CHSS | 242A Lee Drain | 216 CHSS | 232 CHSS | 252 CJ Center | Courtroom CHSS | 226 Theatre Center | 105 CHSS | 206
*Overviews marked with an asterisk will consist of the whole Academic College.
ACADEMIC SHOWCASES Get a more in-depth feel for what it looks like to be a student in these programs and visit our departments.
10:15AM - 10:45AM Agricultural Sciences Ag. Business Ag. Communications Ag. Engineering Technology Animal Science Interdisciplinary Ag. Plant & Soil Sciences
Department Clubs & Teams
Pirkle | 340 Pirkle | 320 Pirkle | 210C Pirkle | 300 A&B Pirkle | 320 Pirkle | 210A Pirkle | 310
Art Computer Animation Graphic Design Photography Studio Art
Art Building | 219A&B Art Building | 307 Art Building | 421 Art Building | 401
Business Administration Accounting Economics, Int’l. Business Mgmt., Mktg., HR Mgt., MIS Professional Golf Management
SHB | 138 SHB | Mafrige Aud. SHB | 105 SHB | Haney Aud. SHB | 135
Engineering Technology Construction Management Engineering Design Technology ETEC-Electronics ETEC Safety Management Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Clubs
Pirkle | 240 Pirkle | 242 Pirkle | 220 Pirkle | 210B Pirkle | 100 Pirkle | 2nd Fl.
Criminal Justice CJ & Criminology Security Studies Victim Studies
CJ Ctr. CJ Ctr. CJ Ctr.
Gen. Bus., Finance, Bank./Fin. Inst., Entrep.
11:00AM - 11:30AM Agricultural Sciences
same as listings above
Business Administration
Smith-Hutson Bldg.
Criminal Justice
CJ Center
Engineering Technology
same as listings above
Education
TEC | 279
Family & Consumer Sciences
Margaret Lea Houston Bldg.
Kinesiology
Lee Drain Building | 1st Fl.
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RESIDENCE LIFE SHOWCASE All of our residence halls and apartments provide economical, convenient living for students. Come see why living on campus will enhance your college career.
11:00 AM Residence Life Staff are available to answer questions at the Res. Life Office in Lone Star Hall, and at the tent in the The Yard. UPPERCLASSMEN COED HALLS (open until 2:00 p.m.) Bearkat Village Apartments LARGE COED HALLS (open until 2:00 p.m.) Belvin-Buchanan Hall (CAM majors only) Jackson-Shaver Hall Lone Star Hall Piney Woods Hall Raven Village Sam Houston Village White Hall LARGE FEMALE HALLS (open until 2:00 p.m.) aliotHE alEstiH CAM Creative Community
A living-learning space just for College of Arts & Media majors. Imagine living in a residence hall that also houses stages, screens and studios!
Belvin-Buchanan Hall | Ground Flr
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CAMPUS TOUR STOPS Explore campus with a SAMbassador. Tour stops are located throughout campus. Stop by the Bell Tower if you have questions.
11:30 AM ENOPS URT
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Campus map on pg. 15-16 5-6 minute presentations has tour stops marked. Tour Stops end at 2:00pm. anges. Loctdr Las giras en Español saldrán a las 11:30am y 12:45pm.
Torre del Reloj
Escanar aquí para mirar folleto de Español .
OPEN HOUSES 12:00 PM
*Open Houses marked with an asterisk will be open earlier. (See page 5.)
ACTIVITY (open until 2:00)
LOCATION
Admissions*
Estill Building | Suite 112
Accepted Students & Orientation*
Visitor Center | 2nd Flr. Patio
Bearkat OneCard & Cashier Office*
Estill Building | Lobby
Financial Aid & Scholarships & Student Money Mgmt Ctr.*
Estill Building | Outside Table
Int’l. Programs/Study Abroad/ELITE/ evolve*
Farrington | Suite 111
Library - Games & Prizes*
Newton Gresham Library
Recreational Sports*
Recreational Sports Ctr.
Registrar/Texas Success Initiative
Lone Star Hall | Office
Residence Life*
Estill Bldg. | Lobby
Services for Students with Disabilities
Lee Drain Annex
SHSU Bookstore*
Lowman St. Ctr. (LSC)
University Hotel
University Hotel | Connected to CJ Ctr.
Veterans Resource Center*
Academic Building III | Suite 110
See showrooms & explore facility (Closes at 1:30)
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS Get all of the information you need to make a successful start at SHSU by learning about some of our programs and services.
12:00 PM SESSION NAME
BUILDING | ROOM
Academic Scholarships
CHSS | C090
Advising Overview (General information regarding the
CHSS | C070
Bearkat Bundle Textbook Program
CHSS | 120
Financial Aid 101 & Student Money Mgmt. Ctr.
CHSS | C090
UNIV 1101: First-Year Learning Communities
NGL | 106
Former Foster Youth in College
NGL | 106
Honors College Overview
ABIV | Olson Auditorium
ROTC
CHSS | 232
Setting Up a Successful College Schedule
NGL | 110
Transfer Student Information Session
CHSS | 140
advising process. No official advising taking place.)
EXPLORE SHSU 12:00PM - 1:45PM Information Fair Come visit with SHSU service departments and programs, as well as many of our 270+ student organizations.
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The Yard
BREAKOUT 1 12:00 pm -12:30 pm
BREAKOUT 2 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
BREAKOUT 3 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 PM - 2:00PM Gibbs Ranch Facility Tours Tours at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
104 Fraser Rd., Huntsville, TX 77320
Come tour our 1,500+ acre working ranch that serves our Ag. Sciences program.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For your future reference, but please note offices will not be answering phones today. Offices are open M - F, 8a.m to 5p.m. Academic Advising
CHSS | SAM Center
936-294-4444
Admissions
Estill Bldg. | 112
936-294-1828
Bearkat OneCard (student ID)
Estill Bldg. | 1st Fl
936-294-2273
Bearkat Orientation
Visitor Ctr. | 2nd Fl
936-294-1782
Cashier’s Office
Estill Bldg. | 1st Fl
936-294-1083
Counseling Center
Health & Counseling Ctr.
936-294-1720
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Estill Bldg. | 201
936-294-1774
First-Year Experience
NGL | Main (2nd) Fl
936-294-3422
Freshman Learning Communities
NGL | Main (2nd) Fl
936-294-3422
Health Center
Health & Counseling Ctr.
936-294-1805
Honors College
AB-IV | 202
936-294-1477
Military Science (Army ROTC)
AB-III
936-294-4994
Recreational Sports
RSC
936-294-1985
Registrar/Texas Success Initiative
Estill Bldg. | 3rd Fl
936-294-1040
Residence Life
Lone Star Hall
936-294-1812
Services for Students with Disabilities
Lee Drain Annex
936-294-3512
SHSU Bookstore
Lowman Student Center
936-294-1864
Student Money Management
Estill Bldg. | 228
936-294-2600
Testing Center
AB-IV | 102
936-294-1299
Veterans Resource Center
AB-III | 110
936-294-1046
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WORDS TO KNOW
Some words that you may hear used in your 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 who is first in their family to go to 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
Find more words to know and lots of helpful information at College for All Texans.
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