Prospective Students
Come to Sam Houston State University where you will make memories and friends to last a lifetime!
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 Applicants
- Completed application for admission and a non-refundable application fee - $40 for undergraduate; $20 for graduate.
- Original course-by-course evaluation of foreign educational credentials (except for College of Business Administration graduate programs).
- Proof of financial support.
- Official transcripts.
- Applicable admittance exams (see the appropriate online catalogue for more details).
- International student applications should be completed and received no later than 90 days before the beginning of the initial semester of enrollment.
- 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
- Information about Huntsville
- Ten Reasons to come to SHSU
- English Language Institute
- Undergraduate - For more information: patherrington@shsu.edu
- ° Estimated Expenses
- Graduate - For more information: nkholloway@shsu.edu
- Admission Tests
- 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)