Orientation Dates

Orientation is here to start you on your journey. These sessions help new students become familiar with services and programs vital to their successful transition as full active members of the Sam Houston State University community. Partnering collaboratively with other university offices and departments, these sessions help students gain the skills, information, and meaningful relationships important to successful long-term academic and personal outcome.
All 2021-2022 high school graduates are REQUIRED to attend orientation, transfer hours do not count. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend an orientation session.
Freshman Orientation Dates
Spring 2022 |
January 7th |
Fall 2022 |
June 13th (Virtual) |
June 16th |
June 17th |
June 23rd |
June 24th |
July 7th |
July 8th |
July 14th |
July 15th |
July 21st |
July 22nd |
July 29th (Virtual) |
Transfer Orientation Dates
Spring 2022 |
January 7th |
Fall 2022 |
June 10th |
June 13th (Virtual) |
July 25th |
July 29th (Virtual) |
To see the most up to date schedule download the SHSU Guidebook app with the white logo and orange SH. Android IOS