Academic Affairs

Empowering Excellence.

Advancing Opportunity.

At Sam Houston State University, Academic Affairs leads with purpose—coordinating and supporting all academic programs across our campuses in Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands. Through strategic oversight of SHSU’s eight colleges, the Graduate and Professional School, the Newton Gresham Library, and the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College, Academic Affairs ensures that every Bearkat has access to transformative learning experiences.

Rooted in SHSU’s values of authentic success, collaboration, and mutual transformation, the division fosters a culture of academic innovation, student-centered support, and faculty excellence. Whether you're a student pursuing your passion or a faculty member shaping the future of your field, Academic Affairs is here to help you rise to greater.

​​We Support YOUR Success​ 

​​Accessible, quality higher education begins in Academic Affairs. United in our commitment to student academic success and academic excellence, we work to remove barriers and provide systemic support services that foster success for our students as well as our faculty and staff.  
 
Through the administration of the Division of Academic Affairs, the Office of the Provost provides coordination and support for all academic activities at SHSU. This includes oversight of our nine colleges, the Graduate and Professional School, the Newton Gresham Library, the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College, as well as academic programs and support units online and at our campuses in Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands.​ 

STUDENT SUCCESS

FINANCIAL SUPPORT