University Park - Northwest Houston Campus
Welcome to Sam Houston State University (SHSU) at University Park (UP). The Northwest Houston Campus (NWH) is conveniently located at State Highway 249 and Louetta Road. UP-NWH Campus offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and certificate programs. This facility features the latest technological tools facilitating distance and traditional learning. UP-NWH offers students access to an affordable and quality education, with exceptional support. SHSU is a great name in Texas education. At SAM you can dream and succeed!
Upcoming Events
Open House Events
Thursday, October 17th & Tuesday, December 3rd
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Come meet our distinguished faculty and learn about the variety of degrees and nationally-recognized programs offered by Sam Houston State University. Representatives will be available from many departments and offices, including Nursing, Veterans' Affairs, Graduate Studies, Education, Admissions and more!
CreekFest 2013
Saturday, October 12th
10:00AM - 4:00PM
CreekFest is a FREE one-day festival that promotes the parks, museum, library, visual and performing arts, and other community resources in the Cypress Creek Cultural District. Visit with staff and faculty from SHSU’s various colleges and show off your Bearkat Pride as you enjoy the featured activities—including outdoor adventure races, live music, local art and much more!
Grad School Expo
Friday, October 18th
9:00AM - 2:00PM
A free event designed to assist those interested in learning more about continuing their education in a master's or doctoral program. Session topics include Terminal Degree Overview, Beginning and Completing the Doctoral Degree, and Life After the Degree. Representatives from SHSU will be available to answer questions and provide information on master's and doctoral degree programs. Hosted by Lone Star College System Doctoral Support Group.
Undergraduate Advising:
Call 281-290-2900 to schedule an appointment.
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Directions/Map to University Park
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies:
EC-6 Generalist, with ESL
EC-6 Generalist with ESL and EC-12 Special Education
EC-6 Bilingual Generalist
4-8 Mathematics, with ESL
4-8 Mathematics/Science Composite, with ESL
4-8 English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies Composite, with ESL
Minor areas of study
Early Childhood
Graduate Programs
Hybrid online programs
Curriculum and Instruction (with Bilingual/ESL, Science or Math Education, Special Education, Early Childhood)
Post-Bac alternative route to Teacher Certification
Dual Enrollment (Any senior can begin graduate school at SHSU)
Online Student Success Workshops offered by Student Lingo
Contact Us
email: universitypark@shsu.edu
telephone: 281 290-2900
fax: 281 290-2905
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070-2607

