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On behalf of Sam Houston State University the Offic

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    1. On behalf of Sam Houston State University the Office of Undergraduate Admissions welcomes you to the SHSU campus!

    3. Sam Houston State University Over 75 undergraduate programs, over 40 master’s programs and 5 doctoral programs Enrollment of approximately 16,400 students Teacher to student ratio of 1:20 Average class size of 30 students

    4. College of Arts & Sciences College of Business Administration College of Criminal Justice College of Education College of Humanities & Social Science

    5. College of Arts & Sciences Nationally ranked Musical Theatre program 1740 acre Gibbs Ranch for Agriculture students Strong Mathematics program in the state of Texas Collaboration with College of Criminal Justice allows for a Forensic Science program Art program allows students to specialize in Animation

    6. College of Business Administration Accredited by the AACSB International Only university in the state that offers Banking and Financial Institutions degree Only university in the state that offers PGA/PGM program (accredited by the Professional Golfers Association of America) Annual career fair for students hosted by COBA

    7. College of Criminal Justice 130,000 square foot facility (including an auditorium and courtroom) Small class sizes Expert faculty recognized nationally for their teaching, research, and strong ties to leaders in the field. One of the most prestigious Colleges of Criminal Justice in the United States Internship program allows a huge amount of opportunities including but not limited to: INTERPOL, DEA, FBI, US Custom Services, Texas Attorney General and more

    8. College of Education Accredited by the NCATE for more than 50 years First teacher-training institution in the southwest United States Collaborative partnership with 37 area school districts Exceptional performance by students on the Texas Examination of Educators Standards

    9. College of Humanities & Social Sciences One of the best and most published History Departments in the state of Texas Students have the opportunity to contribute to the campus radio station, television station and campus newspaper Large amount of internship opportunities (past students interned with Ralph Lauren-New York, MTV, David Letterman, Entertainment Tonight)

    10. Admission Requirements Class rank determines required score on SAT or ACT SAT (critical reading & math sections) $40 Application Fee Contact Admissions Counselor

    11. P.R.E.P. Program Personal Review of Educational Potential Personal statement Recommendation letter from a teacher Recommendation letter from a counselor or administrator Students must graduate under the Recommended or Distinguished Plans to be eligible for PREP consideration Students must be in at least the 75 percentile of their class

    12. Admission Requirements - for Transfer Students $40 Application Fee 12 transferable hours Minimum overall transferable grade point average of 2.0 Not be on suspension from any other college or university Contact Admissions Counselor

    13. How do students apply? Applicants should make sure the following items are turned in: Completed application www.applytexas.org High school transcript (showing class rank) Official SAT or ACT test scores (copies are not accepted) Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to check your file

    14. “GO KATS GO” Center 42 foot traveling “Go Center” Equipped with 17 computers with Internet service that allow students to apply to SHSU on the spot! Career Cruising Program FAFSA training available

    15. Accepted? What’s Next? Apply for housing and a meal plan Complete FASFA online and/or scholarships Be sure THEA requirements have been met. (Contact: Kelli Leaf 936-294-1048 or reg_klg@shsu.edu or you Academic Advisor should be able to notify you upon advisement) Get academically advised through the Student Advising and Mentoring Center (SAM Center) Register for New Student Orientation (Note: All incoming freshmen are required to attend) Register for Fall 2007 classes

    16. Residence Life 32 Residence Halls Coed All Male All Female *Housing 3500 students Card access to residence halls No community baths Student must be accepted to apply for a residence hall

    17. Financial Aid FASFA Free Application for Student Federal Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Apply early to avoid delay Check your financial aid status online through the SHSU Financial Aid website Contact the SHSU Financial Aid Office online through SamWeb or toll free at 1-866-BEARKAT

    18. Honors & Scholarships Honors Program Eligibility based on a 3.4 GPA or better Admission is competitive based upon the number of applicants for the year Phi Theta Kappa SHSU Alumni Chapter Requirements to apply for scholarship 3.5 GPA 45 hours Deadline: May 1st Scholar X Program Student must be accepted

    19. First-Year Experience Learning Communities Bearkat Learning Communities Freshman Learning Communities The Bridge Cohort SAM 136: Introduction to Collegiate Studies New Student Convocation August 18, 2008 Johnson Coliseum

    20. New Student Orientation Log on to shsu.edu to register All incoming freshmen are required to attend Summer 2008 Orientation dates are online!

    21. Bearkat OneCard Official SHSU ID Access to SHSU facilities Used by Financial Aid for reimbursement Not a credit card, a debit card!

    22. S.A.M. Center Student Advising & Mentoring Center All incoming students are required to be advised prior to registration Various academic support groups GRE/GMAT Prep Courses Study Skills Series Help Choosing a major

    23. Student Activities Over 200 active student organizations Spirit programs (Cheerleading & Dance) Office of Multicultural International Student Services Program Council Tailgates, Homecoming Festivities, Welcome Week and more!

    24. Athletics NCAA Division-I athletic program Participants of the Southland Conference Three consecutive Commissioner’s Cup Wins (2005 - 2007) Newly constructed baseball/softball complexes

    25. Saturdays @ SAM! March 29, 2008

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