Find Your Community
Sam Houston State University offers communities to support your educational, social, and optimal health and wellness experience. Here, you can explore your curiosity with others and find an organization, group, activity or program that appeals to you.
We encourage you to consider engaging with one group related to your future career field and one that helps you identify a group of friends with a common interest. Whether you are looking for friends to work out with, serve in the community, or make connections in your major-our Find Your Community resources are here to support you.
Whatever your interests, Sam Houston State has a place for you!
Academic
Our academic communities help empower you to achieve academic success and enhance your overall experience. These programs and student organizations provide you with opportunities to build community with others in your major or desired career field, both inside and outside of the classroom. Engaging with an academic community provides many benefits like study groups, networking opportunities, and much more to help you attain your goals.
- LEAP (Law, Engagement, and Politics)
- Community Engagement
- First Gen Center
- First Year Experience - Alpha Lambda Delta
- Honors College
- Global Engagement Center - Study Abroad
- TRiO-SSS
- Living Learning Communities
Social
To enhance your college experience, SHSU strives to connect you with groups and activities that fit your passion and build community with those that share your interests. Benefits from engaging socially include building lifelong friendships, networking and career opportunities, leadership opportunities, and teambuilding.
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Campus Activities & Traditions
- Student Government Association
- Student Involvement: Leadership and Service
Recreational
At Sam Houston State, we understand the importance of healthy lifestyles that balance body, mind, and spirit. We believe that engaging in an active lifestyle brings balance to be successful in academics and personal wellness goals. Campus recreation offers a variety of resources and activities for students and will even help you find your best fit based on your goals and personal needs!
Student Wellness
The Student Health Center wants you to “Be Well, Do Well” while you’re at SHSU. The health center team offers engaging learning sessions throughout the year, many which are led by your peers – the Peer Health Ambassador team! Don’t forget to follow us on social media to learn about weekly education opportunities at The Health Hut!
On the SHC website, you will find your student patient portal. Here, you can schedule appointments, receive health education information, and access your personal health records.
TimelyCare is an online mental health and well-being resource available to all students and includes TalkNow, a 24/7 mental health and emotional support line. Download the TimelyCare app through the App Store or Google Play.