Advance to SHSU

Activate your SHSU email and computer account through SamWeb. After acceptance, your SHSU email is the only email used by SHSU offices. Activation is required to access different portals associated with SHSU. Please contact IT with any issues or concerns. 

You will receive an email regarding the steps to register for the New International Student Orientation. At this orientation, you will learn about SHSU and explore the different opportunities that SHSU has to offer. Additionally, we will verify your documentation, so please make sure to have submitted them before your orientation date or have them in hand upon arrival.

All international students will be enrolled in a student health insurance plan that includes hospitalization, medical evacuation, and repatriation 

• Submit TB Questionnaire: Will be completed in the Patient Portal if needed 
• Fill our Bacterial Meningitis Form (Students under the age of 22): Will be completed in the Patient Portal  
• Review SHSU’s health insurance   
• For any questions regarding either form or the student health insurance plan, please call the Student Health Center at 936-294-2549 or email shc@shsu.edu.  

• All students are responsible for securing their housing accommodations. Below are options you can consider. Note that all freshman students are required to select On-campus housing: 
  • On-campus housing (Required for Freshman students and open for non-Freshman Students) 
  • Off-campus housing

All incoming students are encouraged to schedule a 1-on-1 advising appointment prior to Orientation through the Sam Center website. If unable to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor there will be some available during International Student Orientation. But to get the best chance to get added to your desired classes, please try to meet with them as soon as possible.  ousing

You will register for classes after meeting with your academic advisor. F-1 students must maintain full-time enrollment each semester to remain in status. 

Undergraduate students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours, with a maximum of 3 online credits counting toward full-time status. 

Graduate students must enroll in at least 9 credit hours, with up to 3 online credits. Graduate assistants may qualify as full-time with 6 credit hours, with no more than 3 online credits. 

Check your TSI status by reviewing DegreeWorks (TSI section). If you are missing scores (or an exemption) for any component (Math, Reading, and/or Writing), “Testing Required” will be posted in that component. If you are not TSI exempt, or if you are missing a score for any component, you will need to schedule a TSIA2 exam; this can be completed either in person or online with the SHSU Testing Center. Please note that this must be completed before you attend Orientation. For questions, please contact the TSI team regarding the process of TSI testing.  

• Book your flight to arrive within 30 days of the start of classes. 
• Optional: Meet with your local EducationUSA office for additional information and support 

Upon arrival at SHSU, you must complete check-in with the Global Engagement Center. Students who attend International Student Orientation will be checked in automatically. If you are unable to attend, please visit our office in Farrington 116 to complete check-in and review your immigration documents within the first week of classes. 

Pay your tuition and fees by the deadline stated on your fee statement. Payments can be made online or at the Student Account Services Office.