Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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Appeals Process for Undergraduate Admissions

Appeals for Special Undergraduate Admissions

An applicant who has been denied admission may appeal that decision in writing to the Undergraduate Admission Standards and Applications Committee, Sam Houston State University, Box 2418, Huntsville, Texas 77341.

Personal Review of Educational Potential (PREP)

Freshmen applicants who do not meet minimum requirements for admission but graduated from the Recommended or Advanced Degree Program and are currently ranked in the top three quarters of their class are eligible for the Personal Review of Educational Potential (PREP) process.

The Undergraduate Admissions staff will consider the following factors in the (PREP) process:

  • Specific class rank (on a seven-semester transcript)
  • Size of the graduating class
  • Quality and competitive level of high school courses taken and grades earned (e.g., AP, Honors classes, Dual Credit)
  • Academic progress and achievements
  • Scores on either the ACT or SAT I

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more information and current deadlines. Telephone: (936) 294- 1828.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation Programs offer beginning freshmen and transfer students the opportunity to learn about SHSU and the range of support services available across campus as well as to start making connections with other beginning and current students. Available during the summer, these sessions provide students time to meet academic advisors, register for fall classes, and to handle campus business. A mini-orientation program is offered for new students at the start of the spring semester. Please call (936) 294-1782 or visit the New Student Orientation website at https://www.shsu.edu/enrollment/orientation/ for more information.