Photos: Welcome Week Fall 2026
Welcome Week celebrates new and returning students coming to campus and beginning courses for the new academic year. See photos of all of the festivities for a taste of a Bearkat Welcome.
Integrated Studies
Design your path. Explore your passions. Achieve your goals.
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The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies combines three minors across SHSU colleges and supportive coursework to serve the needs of students with interdisciplinary interests and skills. Integrated Studies affiliated faculty are published authors and have extended experience in multidisciplinary research and teaching. Majors develop innovative problem-solving skills and resourcefulness through this flexible program, showcasing their versatility to admissions committees and employers. Graduates are ready for graduate school and will do well in a variety of jobs, including advisors (academic, admissions, financial), analysts and auditors (cybersecurity, market), coordinators or administrators (education, healthcare, human resources, and social sciences), entrepreneurs (arts, business, non-profit), developers (editorial, public relations, web, and internet), managers (risk, project, community service, international sales.
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News and Stories
Explore news, research, and stories from Sam Houston State University, featuring student success, faculty innovation and university milestones.
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SHSU Welcomes Largest First-Time Freshman Class in University History
Sam Houston State University is celebrating a historic enrollment milestone, welcoming the largest first-time freshman class in its history for Fall 2026. As of Aug. 19, the first day of classes, first-time freshman enrollment reached 3,567 students, representing an 8.7% increase over Fall 2025.
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Photos: Spring 2026 Commencement
View photos from the Spring 2026 Commencement season.
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Dive into the vibrant Bearkat community by participating in a variety of enriching events. From inspiring lectures and interactive workshops to lively discussions and social gatherings, each opportunity allows you to connect, explore new ideas, and build lasting friendships.
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Phone: 936.294.1448
Email: mmf017@shsu.edu
Mailing Address:
Academic Building IV
Box 2147
Huntsville, TX 77341
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