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Prospective Students

 

Prospective Students

Come to Sam Houston State University where you will make memories and friends to last a lifetime! In addition, if you are transfering from a community college in the US, you may qualify for a BearKat Transfer Scholarship. This could qualify you for in-state tuition!

Deadlines for Applying to Sam Houston State University

 

Fall Semester	August - December	June 25th
Spring Semester	January - May	November 12th
Summer Session I	June	April 9th
Summer Session II	July	May 10th

 

General Requirements for International Graduate and Undergraduate Student Applications

1. Completed application for admission and a non-refundable application fee - $75 for undergraduate effective Summer 2011; $75 for graduate effective Summer 2011.
2. Original course-by-course evaluation of foreign educational credentials (except for College of Business Administration graduate programs).
3. Proof of financial support.
4. Official transcripts.
5. Applicable admittance exams (see the appropriate online catalogue for more details).
6. International student applications should be completed and received no later than 90 days before the beginning of the initial semester of enrollment.
7. Students applying from outside the U.S. must submit a TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 79 iBt or 6.5 IELTS. If a student's first language is English they will not have to furnish a TOEFL score, however an ACT or SAT score will be required for undergraduate students. An individual college within the University may establish a higher TOEFL score for admission to a particular program.

 

 

 

International Welcome Messages

Transfer Students

• Bearkat Transfer Scholarship
• Information about Huntsville
  • http://www.huntsvilletexas.com
  • Off Campus Housing List 2009
• Ten Reasons to come to SHSU
• English Language Institute
• Undergraduate - For more information: patherrington@shsu.edu
  • Estimated Expenses
  • Minimum official TOEFL score of 550 paper based, 79 internet based or 6.5 IELTS
• Graduate - For more information: nkholloway@shsu.edu
• Admission Tests
  • TOEFL
  • ACT or SAT
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• U.S.C.I.S. Home Page
• ICE Home Page
• International Student Associations
• ARRIVING AT A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY. WHAT A STUDENT CAN EXPECT (FACT SHEET)

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