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.
Philosophy
Grow intellectually. Connect ethically. Contribute meaningfully.
Choose Your Experience
Our Philosophy programs offer students a rich educational experience that prepares them for an array of careers in which they must think critically, design strategies for solving problems, and communicate with broad audiences in a precise and clear way. Undergraduates studying philosophy enjoy small class sizes and the opportunity for independent work in close consultation with a faculty committed to student engagement and pedagogical excellence. Many of our majors have been accepted to prestigious graduate programs in philosophy, psychology, and law. Most of our graduates, however, go on to careers in a wide variety of fields. Philosophy majors have various opportunities to participate in and contribute to the department through student-led clubs and scholarly pursuits with their faculty mentors.
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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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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
1901 Avenue I
Suite 390
Huntsville, Texas 77340
contact us
Phone: 936.294.3552
Email: psychology@shsu.edu
Mailing Address:
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341
business hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.