UNRIVALED STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES
We are extremely proud of our athletes' achievements in the classroom and commend our coaching staff for the tremendous job they do in recruiting quality student-athletes. The number one goal for each of our sports teams is to have our athletes earn their Sam Houston State degrees.
–Bobby Williams, SHSU Athletic Director
The student-athlete services office at Sam Houston State University offers Bearkat student-athletes an outstanding academic support system.
The staff's ultimate goal is to help each student-athlete succeed in the classroom, in his or her sport and in life at Sam Houston State University and beyond.
All student-athletes have unique needs and the student-athlete services staff works with each individually. Meeting the needs of all student-athletes, our personal academic support system at Sam Houston State University consists of:
- Academic counseling providing one-on-one assistance year-long
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), comprised of members from all sports teams working closely with athletic administrators on issues while also coordinating community support projects
- The NCAA Student Affairs program providing a mandatory class for incoming freshmen student-athletes to enhance their opportunities for success at Sam Houston State University.
- The SAM Center providing academic advising, study skills sessions, graduate school seminars and additional academic support
