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Important Dates

Applications for May Graduation accepted now! Applications can be submitted online through SamWeb by clicking on Student Records and then Application for Degree. Applications will be accepted through January 29, 2009 with a $25.00 fee.

  • December 1: Classes Resume
  • December 5: Advance Registration closes at 8:00 am for Spring 2009; Spring 2009 payment due by 4:00 pm.
  • December 6: Regular Registration opens for Spring 2009 at 12:00 pm.
  • December 11: Last class day for Fall 2008
  • December 12: Final exam study day; Last day students may resign with a "W" or drop course before taking any scheduled final exams. Must be received in the Registrar's Office by 5 pm.
  • December 15-18: Final Exams
  • December 19: Residence halls close at noon; Fall 2008 Commencement; Grades due in the Registrar's Office by 5 pm.
  • December 20: Fall 2008 Commencement
  • December 22: Fall semester ends; Hanukah begins; Winter break begins for students
  • December 25: Christmas Day
  • December 23 - January 2: University Closed

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Regalia and Graduation Announcements

Graduation regalia and announcements may be obtained from the area bookstores:

Barnes and Nobles University Bookstore
Located in the Lowman Student Center
Phone: 936-294-1862

The Official Ring of Sam Houston State University

  • Rings can be viewed and ordered at Bearkat Books and Kampus Korner during their business hours
    Bearkat Books - Phone: 936-295-4108 or 936-295-5771
  • For more information visit: http://alumni.shsu.edu
    OR call 1-866-BALFOUR (866-225-3687)
  • You may also contact the Alumni Relations Office for additional information about the Official Ring of Sam Houston State University.
    Alumni Relations Office - Phone: 936-294-1841
  • The Alumni Association website contains information:  http://www.shsu.edu/~alu_kat/

Pictures and Video

Jolesch Photography will be taking pictures at all graduation ceremonies. Any questions regarding picture orders can be addressed at 1-800-565-3724. Jolesch may also be contacted at (515)-278-6500. More information can be found at their website www.jolesch.com

Ring Ceremony

The Alumni Association hosts the Ring Ceremony.  Please check their website for information regarding the Ring Ceremony. 

 

 
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