Be A Bearkat - Graduate Students

Start Your New Adventure

Continue your journey to a graduate degree as a Bearkat!

At The Graduate School at Sam Houston State University, we believe that building a community of support is important to our graduate students. Our community goes beyond academics to include the development of professional skills and mental and emotional strength. We encourage the discovery of leadership abilities, building relationships with mentors, creating opportunities for future development and much more.

With more than 60+ master’s degrees, 10 doctoral degrees, 30+ online graduate programs, 35+ graduate certificates and 1 professional degree spread across 8 colleges, there is something for everyone at Sam Houston State University.

How to get into graduate school...

Graduate Requirements

• Review graduate programs
  Locate your program of study at shsu.edu/academics for application requirements and deadlines.*
• Complete the Admissions application at shsu.edu/apply
  Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($90 for international applicants).
• Submit your transcript(s)
  Submit your official transcript(s) or upload your unofficial transcript(s) for purposes of your application review. If you are in the process of completing your degree, submit a current transcript and a final one after you graduate. A transcript showing your degree and date awarded is required prior to enrollment.
• Upload your materials
  Upload additional application materials as required by your program in the SHSU Self-Service Center. See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.

*International applicants are required to submit additional materials. Learn more at shsu.edu/admissions/international.

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