Your Membership Gift Supports
Programs & Services for
Sam Houston State & Alumni
Membership contributions enable the Office of Alumni Relations to sustain and develop the Sam Houston
State Alumni Association for the benefit of the university and its 130,000 alumni. Membership
gifts help to balance the alumni operating budget, making the difference between a small program
and one that is visible, active, and vibrant.
Support of alumni relations programs and activities
- Out-of-town alumni receptions and dinners
- Athletic-related events
- Homecoming activities
- Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards
- Alumni networking opportunities
- Support for special university programs and projects
- Alumni scholarships
- Maintenance of the alumni database and class notes for publication
- Directory service
- Student Alumni Association
- Alumni lapel pin and complimentary memberships for new graduates
- Annual Ring Ceremony
- Special reunions and alumni gatherings
- Bi-Annual Birthday Party for Sam Houston in Austin, TX
Online Services for alumni
- Record updates and class note submissions
- Career services
- Email account requests
- Social networking
- Sam eNewsletter
News and information for alumni
- Kat Konnection newsletter
- Alumni news section within the Heritage Magazine
Access privileges to services and university facilities (most fee-based)
- Bearkat Champion Points
- Alumni rate at SHSU Raven Nest Golf Course
- Ability to rent SHSU's Gibbs Ranch & Austin Hall
- Purchase of access pass to SHSU recreational facilities
- Alumni discount rate for Texas Ranger baseball tickets
- New Grad Med Program
- Liberty Mutual Insurance at group rates
- Hertz car rental discount
- Presale opportunity to select athletic events (i.e. - away game tickets)
Alumni Association Membership Recognition
- Eligibility to hold office in the Alumni Association
- Membership card and window decal
- Handsome plaques and special membership cards for Life and Century Members
- Invitation to annual Life Member event
Please JOIN today.
Your membership gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.