Be Part of the Action
With a campus of 16,795 active students, Sam Houston State University has something-and then some-for everyone. No matter where you look, you'll find ways to have fun, make great friends, enjoy the arts, serve others and challenge yourself. So, what do you want to do?
Top Ways To Get
Bearkat Active
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Join the SHSU Social Universe
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Join a student organization
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Try an intramural sport—they’re huge here, with tons of teams and fans
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Volunteer through the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services or student organizations such as Adopt A Heart and Project Sunshine
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Check out all the activities and events at the campus hub, the Lowman Student Center
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Show your pride at Bearkat Alley—home-game football tailgating with plenty of free food
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See free, first-run movies on campus, brought to you by the SHSU Program Council
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Have fun with your roommates and neighbors at special activities in your residence hall or Greek house
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Take in an evening of theatre, dance or music at the new Gaertner Performing Arts Center
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Get fit and make new friends at the Rec Sports Center
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Team dance at Sam Houston’s Best Dance Crew—compete for prizes and the title of Sam’s Best
Residence Life
SHSU students are some of the most fun-loving, service-minded and spirited around. In the residence halls, they plan outings to big Bearkat games, enjoy refreshments and dance under the disco ball at White Hall's Club Tini, and make any day a sundae at ice cream socials.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Whatever your interests, you can bet there's a club for you among the more than 200 on campus. In the sorority and fraternity houses, Greek residents hold talent shows, host charity benefit events and throw themed parties.
Leadership
You'll find plenty of ways to develop and flex your leadership at SHSU. The College Leadership Speakers, Diversity Leadership Conference and Freshman Leaders are just a few. Student clubs are also great places to step up to leadership roles.
Volunteering
Being of service to others is a big part of life on the SHSU campus. You'll have countless opportunities to help lives around campus, in the community and across the nation as a Bearkat.
Cultural Diversity
The SHSU campus is a second home to students from 53 countries, with minorities making up nearly a third of the student population. This rich diversity gives SHSU a vibrancy you won't find just anywhere. You can see it reflected in the huge variety of student clubs and in cultural events throughout the year.
Recreation
Whether you want your recreation structured or unstructured, we have something for everyone. The Recreational Sports Department offers a wide variety of engagement opportunities including intramural sports, aquatic programs, outdoor recreation pursuits, club sports, fitness programming, special events and much more.
Arts
SHSU is home to one of the top schools of music in the state and top-25 theatre and dance programs in the nation. The new Gaertner Performing Arts Center will be a spectacular place to see student artists and visiting performers in action.
Athletics
Go Bearkats! With five men's and eight women's varsity teams, you can play or cheer your heart out.
Beyond Campus
Huntsville and the surrounding area will give you all the entertainment and relaxation you can handle. Visit fairs and festivals, swim at a rock quarry, see a movie in town (priced for student budgets), eat at great local restaurants and much more.
Contact Us
Vice President for Student Services
Physical Address:
1802 Avenue I
Lowman Student Center Suite 303
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 294-1784
E-mail: slo_dln@shsu.edu
Mailing address:
Vice President for Student Services
Sam Houston State University
Box 2237
Huntsville, TX 77341-2237
