Student Success


If you are accepted to Sam Houston State University, we expect you to graduate. To support that goal, SHSU offers a variety of resources to help students pursue their educational goals.
Campus Services and Resources
Through the Office of Student Success Initiatives and our award-winning Student Advising and Mentoring (SAM) Center, we have developed specialized programs to serve our students.
- The Office of Student Success Initiatives hosts a range of services dedicated to the success of undergraduate students. Programs cater to groups of students including freshmen, veterans, transfer students, and more.
- The SAM Center offers student training sessions to improve areas such as study skills and time management, as well as support with mathematics, reading, and writing coursework. Preparation assistance for national exams required for graduate and professional schools is also available.
- The Testing Center allows students to take many of the national exams required for graduation or advancement to graduate training on campus.
Online Services and Resources
Students pursuing an online degree or continuing education opportunity have access to a variety of resources including military-preferred programs, step-by-step learning, and other online assistance programs.
For additional information on departments, services, and resources, select a link from the directory below.
- Admissions / Enrollment
- Admissions
- Check Status
- Accepted Students
- Graduate Studies
- Correspondence
- Honors Program
- Continuing Education
- SHSU Online Distance Education
- International Programs
- Registrar's Office
- View Degree Programs (DARS)
- Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Residence Life
- Student Advising & Mentoring Center (SAM Center)
- SHSU Parents
- Orientation
- Resources
- Catalogs
- Final Exams
- Schedule of Classes
- Student Organizations
- Campus Map
- Graduation Information
- E-Mail / Phone Lookup
- ScholarX Online Scholarships
- Emergency Policies & Procedures
- Services
- Bursar's Office
- Career Services
- Information Resources
- Commuter Guide
- Counseling Services
- FORWARD Program
- Health Services
- Legal & Mediation Services
- Library (NGL)
- University Police
- Recreational Sports
- Student Services
- Veterans Resource Center
- Technology

