Be A Bearkat - Accepted Student
Welcome Home
We are proud to welcome you to our family! Getting ready for college is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. You be wondering, "I've been Accepted! Now what?" Use this page as a resource for your Accepted Student Journey. Get ready for your first day on campus by starting your checklist below!
Share a pic of yourself with your Acceptance Packet using #IMABEARKAT and tag us @shsuadmissions @samhoustonstate
![Collage of students on campus, football players holding the national championship trophy, mascot Sammy Bearkat, students in downtown Huntsville, and the Sam Houston statue on campus.](/beabearkat/images/journey-collage-statue-trophy-sammy-downtown-statue.png)
Support Your Journey
At SHSU, we have many resources available to help you along your journey to becoming a Bearkat!
Know Your Deadlines
![September 1: Scholarship4Kats application opens. October 1: FAFSA opens for following school year and housing application opens to new students. November 1: FAFSA & Scholarships4Kats priority date.](/beabearkat/images/journey-timeline-horiz.png)
Get To Know SHSU Better...
Check out our Bearkat Blog, watch a quick tour video or sign up for a full in-person tour, see what life is like at SHSU.
SHSU At A Glance
- Region
- US - South
- Online
- Type of School
- 4-Year Public
- Campus Size
- Large (>20,000 students)
- Campus Setting
- Rural
- Application Types
- Regular Decision
- Rolling Admissions
- Application Style
- State-wide College Application
Learn More
Contact Info
- Admissions Office
936.294.1828
admissions@shsu.edu - Financial Aid Office
936.294.1774 - Residence Life
936.294.1812
reslife@shsu.edu - SAM Center
936.294.4444
samcenter@shsu.edu - Registrar
936.294.1040
registrar@shsu.edu - Cashier's Office
936.294.1083
cashiers@shsu.edu
![Collage of horticulture student and professor looking at a plant, equine science students riding horses, and students working together around a table as a professor looks on.](/beabearkat/images/journey-collage-plants-horses-class.png)