Congratulations and Welcome Bearkat!

Activate your SHSU email and computer account through SamWeb. Your SHSU email is the only email used by SHSU offices. You need this email to access different portals and register for Bearkat Orientation.  

Website: IT Website 

Email: Help Desk 

Phone: (936) 294-1950 

Address: Academic Building I – Suite 145 

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline each year. Review the Financial Aid Website and complete all requirements as soon as possible to avoid delays. 

Website: Financial Aid Website 

Phone: (936) 294-1774 

Address: Estill Building – Suite 201 

Complete the Scholarships4Kats application by the priority deadline each year. We automatically send your completed application to all relevant scholarships, and selected recipients receive an email in their SHSU email account with additional instructions. 

Website: Scholarships Website 

Phone: (936) 294-1040 

Address: Estill Building – Suite 201 

Meet with your academic advisor through the SAM Center. Advising is recommended prior to class registration. Please check Who’s My Advisor on the SAM Center’s homepage for all details and make sure you have submitted transcripts before you arrive. 

Website: SAM Center Website 

Email: SAM Center 

Phone: (936) 294-4444 

Address: College of Humanities & Social Sciences Building - Suite 170 

Submit Official FINAL college transcripts once you’ve completed your last semester at your previous institution. Contact Admissions for assistance. 

Website:   Admissions 

Email:   Admissions 

Phone: (936) 294-1828 

Address: Visitor Center - 2nd floor 

Register for classes through MySam. You can add, remove, or change courses within the Bearkat Registration Dashboard. For more information, contact the Registrar’s office. 

Website:  Registration Dashboard 

Email:  Registrar 

Phone: (936) 294-1040 

Address: Estill Building - Suite 331 

Pay your tuition and fees by the deadline stated on your fee statement. Payments can be made online or at the Student Account Services (SAS) Office. 

Website:  Student Account Services Website 

Email:  Student Account Services 

Phone: (936) 294-2273 

Address: Estill Building - Suite 103 

Register your Bearkat OneCard, the official ID of SHSU, online or in-person. You must present a valid government or state issues photo ID to request your Bearkat OneCard. Activation is required for residence hall and dining hall access.  

Website: Student Account Services Website 

Email: Student Account Services 

Phone: (936) 294-2273 

Address: Estill Building – Suite 103 

Check qualifications for the Honors College and complete the application. Take advantage of all the Honors College has to offer. Honors students have specific scholarship opportunities, early registration benefits, smaller class sizes, graduation designations, and much more. 

Website: Honors College Website 

Email: Honors 

Phone: (936) 294-1477 

Address: Academy Building IV - Suite 202 

An ePermit is required to park a vehicle on all SHSU campuses. 

Website: Parking 

Email: Parking 

Phone: (936) 294-1800 

Address: 820 Bowers Boulevard 

Learn about First-Year Learning Communities, University 1101, and peer mentoring at FYE and at the Academic Success Center. First-Generation students can explore resources to help navigate the college experience, such as TRiO and the First-Generation Center. 

TimelyCare is a new virtual health and well-being platform for students. Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no additional cost. 

Website:  Student Wellness Website 

Email:  Student Wellness 

Phone: (936) 294-2653 

Register for Transfer Orientation through your personalized invitation. You will receive an invitation to register for Orientation when registration opens, but only if you have activated your SHSU email through SamWeb. 

Website:  Orientation 

Email:  Orientation  

Phone: (936) 294-1844 

Address: Visitor Center