SHSU Student & Family Experience

SHSU Student & Family Experience Official account for SHSU’s Student & Family Experience! 🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
👉 Your guide to campus events, family involvement & Bearkat pride!

Parent & Family Relations provides both parents and supporters of students the ability to connect, partner, and contribute to student success. Parents and supporters receive tips, tools, and dedicated one-on-one assistance from our staff to support their student’s navigation through the college experience. Families are able to connect with their student and the SHSU community, through experiences like Bearkat Family Weekend, Apple Days, the SHSU Parents’ Association and social media.

Hi Parents and Families, the university will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday! We hope you hav...
09/03/2026

Hi Parents and Families, the university will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday! We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday with family and friends!

📣 NEW DATE! & NEW LOCATION!The SOPHOMORE SEPTEMBER KICKOFF BASH has been rescheduled to🔶NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, ...
09/02/2026

📣 NEW DATE! & NEW LOCATION!

The SOPHOMORE SEPTEMBER KICKOFF BASH has been rescheduled to

🔶NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, from 12:00–2:00 PM!
🔶 NEW LOCATION: Lowman Student Center — 2nd Floor Atrium

Stop by for food, music, giveaways, campus resources, and a chance to kick off Sophomore September with your fellow Bearkats. 🧡
We’ll see you there on September 8! 🐾

📣 NEW DATE! & NEW LOCATION!The SOPHOMORE SEPTEMBER KICKOFF BASH has been rescheduled to 🔶 NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8...
09/02/2026

📣 NEW DATE! & NEW LOCATION!

The SOPHOMORE SEPTEMBER KICKOFF BASH has been rescheduled to

🔶 NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, from 12:00–2:00 PM!
🔶 NEW LOCATION: Lowman Student Center — 2nd Floor Atrium

Stop by for food, music, giveaways, campus resources, and a chance to kick off Sophomore September with your fellow Bearkats. 🧡
We’ll see you there on September 8! 🐾

Our Parent and Family Sweet Send-Offs event on August 14 will now take place in Piney Woods Hall and San Jacinto Hall fr...
08/14/2026

Our Parent and Family Sweet Send-Offs event on August 14 will now take place in Piney Woods Hall and San Jacinto Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you and your Bearkat to campus!

See you soon!

Important Announcement from the Dean of Student Office:Dear Bearkat Community,Sam Houston State University is committed ...
08/12/2026

Important Announcement from the Dean of Student Office:

Dear Bearkat Community,
Sam Houston State University is committed to ensuring a safe, accessible, and pedestrian-friendly campus. To support this mission and learn more about safe device operation, please review the key policy highlights below.

Key Highlights of the Policy:

• Definition: Micro-mobility devices are personal mobility tools, including self-propelled devices (e.g., skateboards, bicycles) and motorized devices (e.g., motorized bicycles, electric scooters, hoverboards) used by students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. This definition does not include devices covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The policy outlines the regulations for the use, storage, and operation of micro-mobility devices on university property.

• Prohibited Areas: Micro-mobility devices are not allowed to operate within the interior of the campus. Additionally, these devices, especially rechargeable ones, are prohibited in university buildings, including residence halls.

• Permitted Use: Micro-mobility devices must be operated safely and without recklessness. Riders should maintain a low speed, especially in the presence of pedestrians, who always have the right of way.

• Parking & Storage: Micro-mobility devices must be locked and stored on designated bicycle racks. Parking in inappropriate areas, such as blocking entrances, exits, stairwells, or ADA access points, may result in the device being impounded.

• Safety Compliance: Users of micro-mobility devices are required to comply with all relevant laws and university policies.

The definition for the interior of campus and complete Micro-Mobility Policy can be accessed here. Please use Campus Maps for additional navigation assistance.

We appreciate your cooperation in promoting safety and shared responsibility throughout the campus. For any questions, please reach out to the Dean of Students' Office at [email protected].

We are honored to announce that the Student & Family Experience team at Sam Houston State University has been recognized...
08/06/2026

We are honored to announce that the Student & Family Experience team at Sam Houston State University has been recognized with the Excellence in Collaboration Award.

This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting student success and family engagement through meaningful partnerships and collaborative efforts across campus. We are deeply grateful to our colleagues and the entire Bearkat family, whose support, dedication, and shared vision made this recognition possible.

We are proud to contribute to the SHSU Office of Student Affairs' mission of enhancing and optimizing every aspect of the Bearkat experience. Receiving this prestigious award is both humbling and inspiring, and we sincerely appreciate this recognition of our collective efforts and unwavering commitment to serving students and families.

Welcome Bearkat Supporters!We are excited to greet you, as your student prepares to move-in on campus at Sam Houston Sta...
07/30/2026

Welcome Bearkat Supporters!

We are excited to greet you, as your student prepares to move-in on campus at Sam Houston State University! We are hosting a dessert reception at the following residence halls on campus:

* Piney Woods Hall
* San Jacinto Hall

All Bearkat families are welcome to attend. Please join us on August 13th or 14th, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM.

Eat 'Em Up Kats!

SHSU Office of Student & Family Experience

🎉 Congratulations to, Kimberly Mitchell, our Parents’ Association Daily Summer Scholarship Giveaway winner!Thank you to ...
07/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to, Kimberly Mitchell, our Parents’ Association Daily Summer Scholarship Giveaway winner!

Thank you to all of the families who joined the SHSU Parents’ Association through a paid membership tier during New Student Orientation. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for our Bearkats.

Haven’t joined yet? Sign up through CampusESP to stay connected, access member benefits, and be entered for future scholarship opportunities.

EAT ’EM UP KATS! 🧡

🎉 Congratulations to, Shauna Clark, our Parents’ Association Daily Summer Scholarship Giveaway winner!Thank you to all o...
07/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to, Shauna Clark, our Parents’ Association Daily Summer Scholarship Giveaway winner!

Thank you to all of the families who joined the SHSU Parents’ Association through a paid membership tier during New Student Orientation. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for our Bearkats.

Haven’t joined yet? Sign up through CampusESP to stay connected, access member benefits, and be entered for future scholarship opportunities.

EAT ’EM UP KATS! 🧡

🎉Congratulations to Lynn Jewell, this week’s Parents’ Association Weekly Summer Scholarship Giveaway winner!Thank you to...
07/13/2026

🎉Congratulations to Lynn Jewell, this week’s Parents’ Association Weekly Summer Scholarship Giveaway winner!

Thank you to all of the families who joined the SHSU Parents’ Association through a paid membership tier during New Student Orientation. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for our Bearkats.

Haven’t joined yet? Sign up through CampusESP to stay connected, access member benefits, and be entered for future scholarship opportunities.

EAT ‘EM UP KATS!🧡

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