About Us
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is responsible for the administration of all forms of international activities at Sam Houston State University. We assist international students and visitors to the campus, but we also provide support for local students and faculty who wish to study and teach abroad.
Specific activities and projects with which we are involved include the following:
- Recruitment of international students. As a vibrant university in the world economy we realize that international cooperation is absolutely essential. We can make this relationship manifest by recruiting international students who affect and influence our local students.
- Assisting international students on campus. International students bring a unique perspective to a campus, but they also have problems not faced by local students (e.g., dealing with the Immigration and Naturalization Services). We provide the necessary support and assistance.
- Administration of our study abroad programs. Every year SHSU offers several classes outside the United States. In recent years, classes were offered in Italy, Mexico, Spain, Russia, Germany, China, and England. OIP provides support to faculty members who wish to teach such classes, as well as students who want to take them.
- Administration of the International Education Fee Scholarships. SHSU students pay a $2 fee every semester that is used to support students who wish to study abroad. This fee generates approximately $50,000 per year and is used exclusively for scholarships.
- Administration of the English Language Institute (ELI). International students who need assistance with their English skills before they take regular classes are required to enroll in ELI. The Institute is part of the OIP and has recently expanded its services.
- Support of international visitors to campus. Every year numerous international visitors come to our campus. OIP provides logistic support for them, but also invites and encourages scholars from other nations to visit our university.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Sam Houston State University
Office of International Programs
SHSU Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341-2150
Physical Address
1908 Avenue J, Farrington Bldg., Suite 116
Huntsville, TX 77340
International Undergraduate Advisor email: ugrad.intl@shsu.edu
Phone: 936-294-3892
International Graduate Advisor email: grad.intl@shsu.edu
936-294-4607
