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​​Meet Your Admissions Counselor​

Becoming a Bearkat is a journey—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Sam Houston State University, our admissions counselors are here to provide personalized guidance tailored to your goals, questions, and aspirations. Whether you're exploring majors, understanding financial aid, or preparing your application, our team is ready to help you rise with confidence.
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Let's Meet Your Counselors.

SHSU’s admissions counselors don’t just wait for you to reach out; they’re on the road, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and meeting with future Bearkats across the state. Whether you're in a big city or a small town, our team is committed to bringing SHSU to you.

Shannon Ritchie

Shannon supports students in the Greater Huntsville area. Reach out to her for help with your application, scholarships, or planning a campus visit.​ Let's talk! ​​

Call Shannon at 936-294-2313. 

​​Email Shannon​

 

Collin Thigpen

Collin helps Montgomery County students navigate admissions, financial aid, and SHSU opportunities.​

Let's talk! ​​Call Collin at ​​281-414-0313​

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Collin Thigpen

​​Shemeka supports students from Northwest Houston and West Texas. Shemeka helps to provide guidance through every admissions step.​

Let's talk! ​​Call Shemeka at ​​​​936-202-5172​ ​

​​EMAIL SHEMEKA​

 

 

​​​Erin Morales

Erin is here to support students in Southwest Houston and along the Gulf Coast as they prepare to become Bearkats.​ Reach out to Erin to get started.

Let's talk! ​​Call Erin at ​​​​​​936-425-0116​ ​

​​EMAIL ERIN​

 

 

​​Joe Perez​​Joe works with students in Southeast Texas and Houston, helping them with applications, campus visits, and next steps.​ Reach out to Joe to get started.

Let's talk! ​​Call Joe at ​​​​​​​​281-415-2090​ ​ ​

​​EMAIL JOE​

 

Susie Olmeda

Susanna supports prospective Bearkats from the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend with personalized admissions support.​

Reach out to Susanna to get started.

Let's talk! ​​Call Susanna at ​​​​956-203-1004​ ​

​​EMAIL SUSANNA​

 

Jason Spicer

​​Jason advises students from Central Texas and San Antonio, helping them connect with SHSU opportunities and resources.​

Reach out to Jason to get started.

Let's talk! ​​Call Jason at ​​​​​​512-202-8920​ ​ ​

​​EMAIL JASON​

 

​​​Michaela supports students in the DFW and East Texas regions, making sure they have everything they need to apply and succeed at SHSU.​

Reach out to Michaela to get started.

Let's talk! ​​Call Michaela at ​​​​​​​​214-287-0872​ ​ ​ ​

​​EMAIL MICHAELA​

 

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SHSU Admissions Office 
1905 University Ave. 
Huntsville, TX 77340
 

​​Admissions Office​

admission@shsu.edu 
936-294-1828 
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

​​Graduate School​

thegraduateschool@shsu.edu 
936-294-2408 
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

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SHSU Admissions Office 
1905 University Ave. 
Huntsville, TX 77340
 

​​Global Engagement​

gec@shsu.edu 
936-294-4737 
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

​​Osteopathic Admissions​

enrollCOM@shsu.edu 
936-202-5202 
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

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