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Study@Sam

​​Thank you for your interest in studying at Sam Houston State University, part of the globally renowned Texas State University system.   

​SHSU is the ideal place for students to balance outdoor activities with metropolitan excitement. Our campus is surrounded by a national forest with pine trees, lakes, rivers, and rolling hills, and is within a short drive to Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. With a student population of more than 21,000 students and over 170 fields of study within both the undergraduate and graduate level, SHSU is a vibrant university that welcomes students from all over the world.  

​As you continue your search for the best U.S. university for you, we encourage you to consider the many benefits of an SHSU education, including smaller classes, and personalized attention from faculty and staff. Moreover, SHSU is continuously ranked among the top universities for social mobility in U.S. News & World Report.  

​The GEC facilitates the following student groups under the Visiting Student Application. For information on how to obtain the necessary visa, please refer to the ISSS page for complete details:  

  • ​Exchange students from a partner institution  
  • ​National Student Exchange  
  • ​Sponsored Students  

​Please contact the GEC at studyabroad@shsu.edu for application details.   ​ 

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Visit Us

​​Farrington 116 
1908 Avenue J, Box 2150 
Huntsville, TX 77341​ 

Contact Us

Email Address 
​​studyabroad@shsu.edu​ 

Phone Number 
​​936-294-4737​ 

Mail
1908 Avenue J, Box 2150 Huntsville, TX 77341

Appointments

​The GEC accepts appointments through Campus Connect in person or virtually. Our availability falls under the student resources appointment type.

GEC Walk-In Hours:
Mon - Tue: 9am-11am 
Wed - Thu: 2pm-4pm 
In-person walk-in advising takes place in Farrington Building Room 116. 

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