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

1. Completed application for admission and a non-refundable application fee - $40 for undergraduate; $20 for graduate.
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, or at least 213 if they took the computerized version of the test, and demonstrate a speaking knowledge of English. If a student's first language is English they will not have to furnish a TOEFL score. (See the appropriate catalogue for other exceptions.) It is permissible for an individual college within the University to establish a higher TOEFL score for admission to a particular program.

International Welcome Messages

Transfer Students

Chinese Student Predeparture Orientation provided by NAFSA

• Information about Huntsville
  • http://www.huntsvilletexas.com
  • http://www.shophuntsville.com
  • http://chamber.huntsville.tx.us/tourism.html
• Ten Reasons to come to SHSU
• English Language Institute
• Financial Aid Resources for International Students
• Undergraduate - For more information:  pph001@shsu.edu
  • Financial Information
• Graduate - For more information: nkholloway@shsu.edu
  • Financial Information
• Admission Tests
  • TOEFL
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• U.S.C.I.S. Home Page
• ICE Home Page
• International Student Associations
  • International Business Student Association
  • International Hispanic Association
  • International Jewish Organization
  • International Student Friendship sponsored by Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
  • African Student Association
  • French Club
  • Sam Houston Celtic Society
• ARRIVING AT A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY . WHAT A STUDENT CAN EXPECT (FACT SHEET)