Sam Houston State University: Be part of it.
You've experienced other institutions. But you want to be part of a close-knit learning community where faculty value teaching first. SHSU is that kind of exceptional university-one that wants you to succeed in the classroom-and beyond.
Take part by creating your personalized MySammy page for transfer students. Your page will be created based on your unique interests and needs that you share with us.
If you attend Blinn, LSLC, Victoria or Austin community colleges, "joint admission" allows you to attend your community college and SHSU simultaneously-or alternate between them at your convenience. Learn more about the benefits of joint admission.
Will My Credits Transfer?
- Transferring from another College or University within Texas? Check out the list of schools that already have agreements with Sam Houston State University.
- If your school is not on the articulation list above, then check our Transfer Equivalency Guide to see which of your classes will transfer to SHSU.
- Review your opportunities for Joint Admissions.
- Need to put your college degree on the fast track? Check out the Time Compressed Degree Program, and check out the Common Course Numbering System for transferring classes.
If you're ready to apply now to SHSU, please:
- Make sure you meet our admission requirements
- Check out our articulation agreements with other institutions: Cooperative Degree Requirements, Transfer Equivalency Guide, Joint Admissions where students benefit from a special alliance between community colleges and SHSU, Time Compressed Degree to put your college degree on the fast track, and Common Course Numbering System to check out the guidelines to transferring classes
- Have your transcripts sent to SHSU
- Check Financial Aid/Scholarships to see if you qualify for Bearkat Transfer Scholarships
- Upon admission, attend transfer orientation.
Proof of Meningitis Vaccination: As of January 1 2012, SHSU students will be required to provide proof of meningitis vaccination before the first day of class. To see if you are required to provide proof of vaccination, please visit www.shsu.edu/meningitis.
Transfer FAQ’s
Application Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer I: May 15
Summer II: June 15
Application Fees
Undergraduate Admission Fee: $45
You can pay the application fee as you complete your application through ApplyTexas.org.
You can mail a check or money order to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or follow this link to pay online.
Request an application fee waiver
Effective August 1, 2010, SHSU will charge a convenience fee of 2.75% for all credit card payments which includes application fee payments through Apply Texas.
However, students and their parents or benefactors have multiple options for making payments due to SHSU without a convenience fee being assessed. Payments can be made online via ACH (E-Check) or in person via paper check, cash, or money order without being charged a convenience fee.
Spring 2011 Applicants: Check Admissions Status
Summer and Fall 2011: Check Admissions Status
Contact Us
If you have questions on any part of the application process, we're here to help. Please contact us at:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Physical Address:
1903 University Ave, Estill Bldg, Ste 112
Huntsville TX 77340
(936) 294-1828
E-mail: admissions@shsu.edu
Please use the following address for any materials that you prefer to submit by U.S. mail rather than electronically. Such materials might include your official academic transcript and a check or money order for your application fee.
Mailing Address:
Sam Houston State University
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Box 2418
Huntsville TX 77341-2418
