Applicants

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Potential New Member Information

The Orange Keys Information Session will be held on Sunday, March 2 at 4:30 P.M.  The informational session is an opportunity to learn about the history and purpose of the program, qualifications and duties, commitment to scholarship and service, and application and interview process.  Seating is limited and RSVP's will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.  The RSVP deadline is Wednesday, April 26, 2025.  

Qualifications

Each candidate/member must meet the following qualifications for selection to Orange Keys and maintain them throughout his/her term.

  1. Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
  2. Have and maintain a minimum SHSU GPA of 3.0.
  3. Completed at least 3 long semesters at SHSU during time of application (2 summer sessions will count as 1 long semester – current semester enrolled will apply).
  4. Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university.
  5. Available to serve as an Orange Keys member for at least two long semesters (at the undergraduate and/or graduate level – must be currently accepted in graduate school). Students who participate in student teaching positions for a long semester cannot serve as an Orange Keys member during that semester. Orange Keys members who participate in assistantships or internships must be cleared in advance with the Orange Keys advisor.
  6. Application is open to all SHSU students, and we especially seek those students who have served in leadership positions such as Freshmen Leadership Program, Orientation Leaders, Residence Life, SGA, Greek Life, or with other active campus programs or organizations.
  7. Be active in at least two other student programs or organizations.
  8. Be knowledgeable of university services and resources.
  9. Orange Keys responsibilities cannot interfere with employment.

RSVP for the Informational Dinner

To access the Orange Keys Application, please ensure you meet the qualifications, then email engage@shsu.edu with your name, username, and Sam ID.