Find your community at shsu

As Bearkats, we lead in service to others—and you can, too.

A man in a yellow shirt sits at a desk with a computer in front of him. He is working to rewire a piece of hardware as another man in a red polo leans over him to assist.

Resources to help you succeed

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Academic Success Center
Student Money Management Center
Career Success Center
Student Advising & Mentoring Center
First-Generation Center
Student Health Center
Counseling Center
Services for Students with Disabilities
Mother's Rooms

Bearkats Care

Select a photo to learn about Bearkats who show their care through community engagement.

Kelsea Osagie — Kelsea Osagie Mentoring middle schoolers

Tyler Calvert — Tyler Calvert Fraternity life

Evangelina Covarrubias — Evangelina Covarrubias Peer mentoring

Mentoring the next generations

Kelsea is involved with the SHSU and Huntsville communities, including Royalty—a mentoring program for middle school girls.

Kelsea Osagie — Kelsea Osagie Criminal Justice Major

A group of students dressed in chilly weather clothing pose and smile for the camera in a parking lot. Some of them are holding various gardening tools, including rakes, shears, and gardening hoes. The students have just finished some outdoor community service. — Bearkats find all kinds of ways to give back to their communities, from mentorship to gardening.

Community meets philanthropy

Tyler's fraternity, Kappa Alpha, not only builds their own community—they raise money for others, too.

As a freshman, Tyler found a strong, lasting community in his fraternity.

The camera focuses on two students, both young women, walking towards it amidst a busy outdoor event. One student wears a bright blue shirt and black shorts, while the other is in an orange shirt and black pants; they are holding various drink cans and food. In the background there are people walking around and sitting amongst pop-up tents and food trucks. Bright sunlight and greenery in the distance enhance the lively and festive ambiance. — You don't want to miss out on the Kappa Alpha Order's annual Crawfish Boil—delicious food for a good cause.

Paying it forward

SHSU undergrad-turned-grad student, Evangelina, mentors her peers through the ASPIRE program.

Evangelina Covarrubias — Evangelina Covarrubias Sociology Grad Student

Two students, both young women, study together in the Lowman Student Center. One student with long blonde hair wearing a striped shirt is writing in a notebook, while another with curly dark hair in a pink shirt is looking at a laptop. They're sitting on large wooden step-style seating, with backpacks nearby and other students visible in the background. — Bearkats not only have dedicated professors—they also have peers dedicated to their success.

We help you thrive

6 student leadership programs

72% of Bearkats receive financial aid