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Thank you for considering SHSU as you make your college decision. Our university website is a great resource, and we want to make sure we answer all your questions.

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Applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree who have recently graduated or will soon graduate from high school or students who have completed less than 12 transferable college credit hours from another institution.

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Applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree who are first in their family to attend college.

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Applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree with more than 12 hours of college-level credit from a community college or other institution.

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Applicants who attended SHSU in the past and are looking to complete a bachelor’s degree at Sam Houston State University.

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Applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a SHSU partner insitution or community college.

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Applicants pursuing a degree who have honorably served our country.

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Applicants interested in pursuing a master’s degree, doctoral program or other post-baccalaureate certificate. Graduate-level classes are available in on-campus, evening and online programs.

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Applicants pursuing an online degree or certificate programs may request more information from SHSU Online.

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Applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree who have recently graduated from a home school curriculum.

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Non-U.S. citizens seeking a bachelor’s or graduate degree program at Sam Houston State University.

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Applicants who seek a degree in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with an emphasis toward primary care and rural practice.

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At SHSU, our students’ families are valued members of the Bearkat community. It is our goal to ensure you are receiving helpful information and resources that will make your student’s transition to SHSU as smooth as possible.

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