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About the Catalog
Purpose
The purpose of the catalog is to
provide general information about the academic programs of Sam Houston State
University to prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff of the
University. Included is information concerning the academic calendar, admission
and registration procedures, tuition and fees, degree requirements, services
available to students, and the faculty and administrative officers of the
University.
Subject to Change Notice
The
policies, regulations, procedures, and fees in this catalog are subject to
change without notice, if necessary, to keep University policies in compliance
with State and Federal laws and/or with rules and regulations of the Board of
Regents of The Texas State University System.
The University reserves the right to change curricula, rules, fees, and other requirements, of whatever kind, affecting students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and Sam Houston State University or its Board of Regents.
Contacting the University
If
you have a question but do not know to whom an inquiry should be directed, you
may call the University Information number, and the inquiry will be routed to
the appropriate person or department.
University Information: 936.294.1111
Toll Free: 1.866.BEARKAT (1.866.232.7528)
Useful Tools
Course Prefixes and Abbreviations
List
of course abbreviations used throughout this
catalog and in many SHSU operations and publications (e.g., transcripts,
registration, etc.)
Glossary
Definitions of terms that are frequently
used in the academic environment
Report
a Problem
If you notice a problem with the catalog, such as a broken link
or a typographical error, please report the problem via email to the catalog
editor. Be specific and include the exact address of the page if possible.
About the University
Institutional Mission Statement