Orientation Dates

Orientation helps new students become familiar with services and programs vital to their successful transition as fully active members of the Sam Houston State University community. These one-day sessions collaborate with other university offices and departments to assist students in gaining the skills, information, and meaningful relationships that are key to successful long-term academic and personal outcomes.

All incoming students receive a personalized Orientation registration link through their SHSU Student Email and via text. Your SHSU Email account MUST BE ACTIVATED in order to receive an Orientation registration link. Please email orientation@shsu.edu with any questions or concerns regarding your registration information.

FALL 2025

Orientation registration for incoming fall 2025 students is open. Find your invitation in your SHSU email.

FALL 2025 Freshmen: All 2024-2025 high school graduates are REQUIRED to attend orientation regardless of transfer hours acquired. Dates will open for registration in chronological order. Later sessions will not be released for registration until earlier sessions have filled.