PURPOSE

The purpose of this publication is to provide general information about the academic programs of Sam Houston State University to students and prospective students as well as the faculty and staff of the University. Included is information concerning admissions, the academic calendar, requirements for graduation, services available to students, and the faculty and administrative officers of the University. While every effort has been made to make this publication as complete and accurate as possible, it should be noted that changes may occur at any time in the policies, requirements, academic calendar, deadlines, fees, and curricula listed in this publication. Please visit the Sam Houston State University website frequently for the most current information. Students should refer to the undergraduate catalog or graduate catalog for course descriptions, curriculum outlines, a list of the faculty of the University, and other specific information. The Schedule of Classes provides the offerings for any given semester or summer session and is made available online.

ADMISSION

Any person who desires to apply for undergraduate admission to the University should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341 for an appropriate application and information. Telephone: (936) 294-1828; website: Admission. Sam Houston State University accepts applications for undergraduate admission from students of accredited secondary schools and students transferring from accredited colleges without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age.

Application Fee. A $35.00 non refundable, one-time application fee must accompany the application form and may be paid by check, money order, or credit card. Checks or money orders must be payable to Sam Houston State University. DO NOT SEND CASH. Former SHSU students are not required to pay the undergraduate application fee.

Before a student will be admitted to Sam Houston State University, all items listed below must be on file in the Undergraduate Admissions Office:

• Application for undergraduate admission and $35.00 non refundable fee.
• Official high school transcript and class ranking (required for transfer students with fewer than 12 transferable credit hours*).
• Satisfactory scores on the ACT Assessment or SAT I Test
• Official transcripts of all college level work attempted and/or completed at any other institution(s).

* Transfer students may be required to provide a high school transcript if THEA exempt status is based upon high school grade point average.

Application Deadlines. The deadlines for making application for undergraduate admission to Sam Houston State University are as follows: Fall Semester — August 1; Spring Semester — December 1; Summer Session I — May 15; Summer Session II — June 15.

Priority Deadlines. To receive an admission decision prior to Advanced Registration, students must submit all necessary documentation for application by the following deadlines: Fall Semester – June 15; Spring Semester – November 1; Summer Session I – May 1; Summer Session II – June 1.

PERSONAL STANDARDS. Sam Houston State University requires the same personal standards and applies the same criteria in considering applications for admission as it uses in the retention of students who are enrolled. To be consistent with this policy, the University reserves the right to refuse acceptance to prospective or former students who have criminal records including conviction of a felony, offenses involving moral turpitude, or other serious offenses. The personal standards of conduct expected of students who enroll at Sam Houston State University are provided in the student handbook, Student Guidelines.

ACADEMIC FRESH START. Senate Bill 1321, passed by the 73rd Texas Legislature, entitles residents of Texas to seek admission to public institutions of higher education without consideration of courses undertaken ten or more years prior to admission provided that the applicant did not attend any institution of higher education within the ten years prior to admission. Students electing to apply for admission to Sam Houston State University under the provisions of SB 1321 and this policy may not choose which credit hours are to be counted or to be ignored. All college hours ten or more years old are either counted or all ignored. Students must apply for Academic Fresh Start when they apply for admission. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (936) 294-1828.

ADMISSIONS TESTS. The University accepts students for admission with satisfactory scores on the ACT Assessment or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I). These tests are administered periodically at more than 1,000 test centers throughout the United States and internationally. Information and applications for either test may be secured from the high school counselor or principal or by visiting ETS.