Apply Texas application at www.applytexas.org, plus application fee of $75

Official transcripts from all college coursework

If applying for assistantship, please submit official credentials evaluation

Official TOEFL score to Sam Houston State University

Official GRE or GMAT score to Sam Houston State University

Letters of reference (if applicable)

Personal Statement

If transferring from another U.S. college/university, submit International Student Advisor’s Report (http://www.shsu.edu/~int_www/prospective/documents/INTERNATIONAL%20STUDENT%20ADVISORS%20REPORT.pdf) to current international student advisor along with acceptance letter from SHSU

Register for shipping your I-20 at https://study.eshipglobal.com/register

Activate your computer account through My Sam. Contact IT@SAM Helpdesk at 936-294- 1950 for assistance

Contact Amber Li (amberli@shsu.edu) to complete your Airport Pick-up Form

Apply for housing

• An off-campus housing list can be viewed at on the Residence Life Website and then clicking on ‘Huntsville Apt. Listing (PDF)’

Contact your academic advisor. A listing of programs can be found on the Graduate Studies Website

Visit www.shsu.edu/~reg_www/howtoregister/  for information on registration for your courses

• During registration you may:
  • Sign up for a parking permit
  • Opt to pay tuition and fees on an installment plan
  • Reserve textbooks through the SHSU Barnes and Nobles bookstore

Pay your tuition and fees by the deadline stated on your fee statement. To pay in person, visit the Estill Building – Suite 103

• To pay online:
  1. Log into My Sam
  2. Click on “My Account”
  3. Click on “Make Payment through the Student Account Center”

Submit proof of meningitis vaccination at least 10 days prior to the first class day or 10 days prior to move-in date if living on campus.  Documentation should be sent to the SHSU Health Center, additional information can be found by visiting www.shsu.edu/meningitis

Attend mandatory international student orientation

Check-in at Office of International Programs, Farrington 116, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the following documents:

• Passport
• Visa
• Stamped I-20
• I-94
• Driver’s License (if applicable)
• Social Security Card (if applicable)