Other Campus Resources

Get To Campus, Get Around Campus, and Know Where to Park


Find directions to campus, a mobile app with an SHSU Campus Map (and even a link to a PDF campus map).

Check out what you need to know about parking (and University parking permits) on the Parking & Transportation website.

Campus Dining


Check out the SHSU Dining Services website with information about locations on campus, menus, meal plans, and many more details about the many dining choices for on-campus students.

SHSU Online Course & Blackboard Support


The SHSU Online Course & Blackboard Support provide the best support and online educational experience for SHSU faculty and students. The team members are exceptionally trained and proud to serve the Bearkat community.

IT@SAM Tech Support


IT@Sam Service Desk is the first point of contact for all technology-related requests or issues for the University. They provide first-level troubleshooting and escalate to the appropriate areas within IT@Sam as needed.

Technology Tutorials


Need to set up your SHSU email on your phone, connect to a network drive, set up your router or even figure out when the computer labs are open? IT@Sam has you covered!

Residence Life


For information about housing, to submit maintenance requests, find out how to get mail from home, and more, visit the Res Life website.

Emergency Policies & Procedures


Information about the university's Emergency Response Plan, emergency procedures and the KatSafe program can be found here.

Absence Notification


A student can submit an absence notification request form when they have missed class. Proof of absence must be included with the request (e.g., doctors note, travel itinerary, obituary). Excusing an absence is at the discretion of the instructor. The student is responsible for making up any missed assignments, requesting extensions, or requesting an incomplete. Absence notification requests must be submitted within ten (10) business days from the last date of absence.

Student Grievances


In support of providing educational and other opportunities in a climate conducive to personal and professional development, the university has developed procedures for students to pursue grievances within the university community. Students are able to submit academic and non-academic grievances that are handled by various offices across SHSU.