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
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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