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.
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:
Students admitted through the PREP process are required to be enrolled in SAM 136: Introduction to Collegiate Studies, during their first semester at the University. NCAA athletes admitted through the PREP process are required to be enrolled in KIN 116: Varsity Sports, in lieu of Sam 136.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more information. Telephone: (936) 294- 1828.
New Student Orientation Programs offer beginning freshmen and transfer students the opportunity to learn about SHSU. All incoming freshmen are required to attend a Freshmen Orientation program. International students are required to attend the International Student Orientation. This orientation is in lieu of attending a Freshman Orientation program. Each program will highlight the range of support services available across campus and allow students 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 classes, and 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 www.shsu.edu/orientation for information on each of the sessions offered throughout the year.