First-Year Experience
Helping Freshman Succeed
Explore our first-year course, events & support designed to help SHSU freshmen transition and thrive. From day one, we’re here to guide your journey to success.
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Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta, also known as ALD, is a national honor society for first-year college students.
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Common Reader Program
The SHSU Common Reader program supports faculty and staff with a robust framework of options to bring the book to life for students.
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FORWARD Program
Empowering former foster youth, orphans, and wards of the court or homeless students to transition smoothly through college.
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New Student Convocation
Please join us as Dr. Alisa White, president of Sam Houston State University, along with faculty and staff welcome our newest Bearkats.
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UNIV 1101: Bearkat U
This course introduces students to campus resources, teaches valuable student skills, and helps students make connections with peers.
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Peer Mentoring
Connect with experienced Bearkats! Peer mentors help you navigate college life, build skills & find success.
Connect & Thrive: First-Year Events
Join engaging events designed to help SHSU freshmen connect, learn, and thrive. From social gatherings to academic support, your First-Year Experience starts here.
Contact FYE
Visit
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Suite 190
1901 Ave. I Ste. 190
Huntsville, TX 77340
Email & Phone
Office Hours
Make an appointment with a peer mentor.
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM