Barrett House constructed. Estill Hall constructed. Parkhill House constructed. Randel House constructed. Spivey House constructed. Vick House constructed. January 9 Epsilon Zeta chapter of Delta Tau Delta fraternity founded. January 20 Zeta Mu chapter of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity founded.
Allen House constructed. Aydelotte House constructed. Gidley House constructed. Gintz Apartments constructed. Hathorn House constructed. McCray House constructed. Smith Hall constructed. February 4 Epsilon Pi chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity founded. February 11 Epsilon Psi chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity founded.
Kirkley Hall constructed. White Hall constructed. Woods Building constructed. Texas Eta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity founded.
Lowman Student Center constructed.
Kats for Christ Student Center constructed. Recital Hall constructed. Arleigh Templeton begins tenure as president until 1970. Enrollment exceeds 5,000.
Colony Apartments constructed. Horticulture Center Lab constructed. Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega fraternity founded. April 13 Sam Houston State Teachers College becomes Sam Houston State College (until 1969).
Academic Building One constructed.
Art Building B constructed. Gresham Library constructed. Smith-Hutson Business Administration Building constructed.
Abattoir Building constructed. Agriculture Center Arena constructed. Dairy Buildings constructed. Farm Power Machinery Building constructed. Feed Formulation Building constructed. Horse Management Building constructed. Layer and Breeder Building constructed. Poultry Laboratory constructed. Swine Laboratory constructed. Tractor Laboratory constructed. University Health Center constructed. Sam Houston State College becomes Sam Houston State University.