Admissions

You’ll be starting your first year of study at the college level, whether you’re a current high school senior or not.

You’ve earned 12 or more credit hours at another institution at the undergraduate level.

You’re continuing your studies after receiving a bachelor’s degree, such as for a master’s degree or doctorate.

You’re from another country and will be living in the U.S. temporarily to attend college.

You attended SHSU in the past but paused your studies and now want to enroll again.

You’re applying for the D.O. program at our College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Students seeking polytechnic certificates and applied associate degrees.

Cost of Attendance (COA) at SHSU includes estimated tuition, fees and basic living expenses for the academic year.

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