What do I do once I'm accepted?

For information regarding housing and meal plan options, please contact the Department of Residence Life at 936.294.1812. You may also access this information online at www.shsu.edu/reslife.

Please contact the Student Advising and Mentoring Center (SAM Center) toll free at 1.866.364.5211 or 936.294.4444 to be assigned to an academic advisor. You may also email the SAM Center at samcenter@shsu.edu.

Make your plans to attend one of the New Student Orientation programs. For additional information, call 936.294.1782, or for online orientation registration, you may access the website at www.shsu.edu/orientation. You may obtain general information about Sam Houston State through our website at www.shsu.edu.

Students attending public schools of higher education in the State of Texas may be required to take the THEA placement test or one of the alternative tests (ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS). Check with the Registrar's Office concerning your status as far as TSI requirements are concerned. After determining your status regarding these requirements, you may access information about these tests by contacting the SHSU Testing Center.

For information regarding computer and e-mail accounts please contact the Helpdesk at 936.294.1950. You may also ask a Lab Assistant in any university computer lab or access this information online at http://www.shsu.edu/~ucs_www/network/account.html. When you activate your account your PIN is your birthdate in mmddyy format. (For instance, Jan 1st, 2007 would be 010107) .

The Bearkat OneCard is the official ID of Sam Houston State University. The Bearkat OneCard signifies your status as an active member of the Sam Houston State University community, serving as your official student identification card and much more. Your card is required for meal plans, Bearkat Express, library usage, access to assigned residence hall perimeters, entrance to all athletic events and university sponsored functions, access to the HKC/Recreational Sports facilities, the University Health Center, Cashiers Office, applying financial aid, managing financial refund preferences, and student payroll. For additional information, call 936.294.2276, stop by the Bearkat OneCard Office located in Lowman Student Center, Suite 330, or visit our website at www.shsu.edu/onecard.