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Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) continually strives to honor its roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The Measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 21,000+ students and echoes across eight colleges and beyond.

With over 90+ bachelor's degree programs, more than 60+ master’s degree programs and 10 doctoral programs, including the nation’s first PhD in Forensic Science, SHSU offers an exceptional college experience.

You are considered a freshman student if...

Freshman Requirements

• recently graduated or soon will graduate from high school OR
• recently graduated or soon will graduate from high school and has completed transferable college credit while in high school OR
• is not a recent high school graduate or received a GED but has completed less than 12 transferable credit hours

Completed more than 12 transferable credit hours after graduating high school? Go to transfer students admission instructions.

International students can learn more at shsu.edu/admissions/international.

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