International Programs - Sam Houston State University

International Highlights

Mass Comm Students Share Cannes Festival Experiences

SHSU mass communication students showed film executives what they "Cannes" do this summer when they travelled to France for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Psychology Major Bridges Heritage, Texas Life With 'Empowering' Message

A 21-year-old Sam Houston State University psychology major, as Miss Face of Nigeria 2013, will represent the West African country her parents are from.

A Valuable Education

Student Gets 'Valuable' Education During French Internship

Finnish Students Catch Her Stride

Univeristy of Turku, Finland, student Johanna Saellinen discusses being part of the track team here at SHSU.

SHSU Signs Collaborative Agreement with Indian University

SHSU enters into its first agreement with an Indian University, led by SHSU Biology Professor Madhusudan Choudhary.

"Play"-ing with Enculturation

Professor Harnesses Theatrical Power For Fulbright Experience

Welcome to the Office of International Programs!

We are the international gateway at Sam Houston State University. There are five areas of service under the office but we also work with colleges and departments to promote and highlight all international efforts and initiatives across campus. Our purpose is to facilitate, encourage and initiate the process of internationalizing SHSU. The areas of service directly under the office include:

*Study Abroad
*International Student and Scholar Services
*International Student Admissions
*The English Language Institute
*International Agreements
*Globalizing the Curriculum

Listen to our International Welcome Messages

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Sam Houston State University
Office of International Programs
SHSU Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

Main Office: 936-294-4737

Richard Porter Director of OIP rporter@shsu.edu 936-294-4611
Carleen Mc Ilvain Secretary II cmm071@SHSU.EDU Phone: (936)294-4737
Jesse Starkey Coordinator of Study Abroad jcs052@shsu.edu Phone: (936) 294-3276
Pat Herrington International Undergraduate Advisor ugrad.intl@shsu.edu Phone: (936) 294-3892
International Graduate Advisor grad.intl@shsu.edu Phone: (936) 294-4607	TBA
Jonathan Gann Coordinator of English Language Institute jrgann@shsu.edu Phone: (936) 294-3446
Amber Li Recruiter & Special Programs Coordinator amberli@shsu.edu Phone: (936) 294-2746

SHSU Colleges

International Agreements

Study Abroad

International Students & Scholars

English Language Institute