Academic Resources
The Graduate and Professional School
At The Graduate and Professional School, we believe that building a community of support is important to our graduate students. We encourage the discovery of leadership abilities, building relationships with mentors, creating opportunities for future development, and much more.
The Graduate Computer Lab
Provides resources for research, exam review, presentation or project prep, interviews, and general community.
Thesis/Dissertation Support
Includes numerous resources during the thesis dissertation writing process. The Graduate School oversees and implements the thesis dissertation policies, guidelines, and submission process.
Thesis Boot Camp
Provides support to master’s scholars through the various phases of their thesis or capstone projects. This event is designed for participants to work with experienced faculty and support staff for personalized coaching, intensive writing blocks, intentional goal setting, and individualized writing plans.
Dissertation Boot Camp
Allows doctoral scholars to partner with faculty for coaching, intensive writing sessions, and creating individualized writing plans.
GUIA
The Graduate/Undergraduate Instructor Academy is a professional development event designed to aid research, graduate, and teaching assistants with instructional training and resources.
ROAD to PhD Graduate Scholars' Program
The ROAD program provides students an intensive training consisting of professional development, student academic success seminars aimed at careers in the professoriate, and mentoring experiences to strengthen the graduate school experience and facilitate a smooth adjustment to the academic rigor of doctoral research.
The Graduate and Professional School Seminar Series
https://www.shsu.edu/dept/graduate-studies/events/academic-support-services
Academic Support Seminars are a series of sessions that provide an array of educational tips and strategies to help graduate-level students accelerate in their learning process.
Teaching Assistant Certification Series (TACS)
https://www.shsu.edu/dept/graduate-studies/resources/career-and-professional-development
The Graduate and Professional School hosts Teaching Assistant Certification Series (TACS) for any graduate student interested in a future career involving teaching, especially those considering becoming future faculty.
Bearkat Bundle
Now you can get all your books in one bundle! Our new Bearkat Bundle program is an all-encompassing, affordable way to rent all your textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and electronic books before the first day of class. The average student is estimated to save $150-200 on textbooks for a semester. All undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled.
Academic Success Center
shsu.edu/centers/academic-success-center/
The Academic Success Center is a premier student support center with the goal of providing indispensable success resources for every Bearkat. We meet students where they are in the learning process and empower them to achieve academic success.
Newton Gresham Library (NGL)
The NGL is more than the standard image one might imagine. SHSU’s Library has welcoming architecture and large floor-length windows to bring in natural light. With individual study desks and study rooms for two-person and larger group study, the library is the place on campus for quiet, focused study time.
Dean of Students
shsu.edu/dept/dean-of-students
Helps students with individual or group crisis, facilitates requests for student absence, assists with navigating campus procedures, and serve as an advocate for students, when needed.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Provides accommodations for students with disabilities to reach their full potential through a supportive and inclusive environment.