ADMISSIONS
Free College Application Week
If you are a Texas resident, and you apply for an undergraduate program this week through ApplyTexas, your application fee will be waived.
- Deadline: Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on October 19, 2025.
- Eligible application terms: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Additional Eligibility Information
This fee waiver is available to Texas residents only (freshman, transfer, or returning). It is not available to out-of-state or international students. It is also not available to students applying for graduate-level programs.
Ready to rise to greater?
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At Sam Houston State University, everything you do builds to something greater — for you and your community. As a Bearkat, you’ll be uplifted by your professors and peers, learn how to excel in your career and start making an everyday impact through our focus on service and community engagement.
Admission Requirements
You're automatically admitted if you meet one of the following:
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher (with or without test scores).
- You're in the top 10% of your high school class.
- You meet these GPA/test score combinations:
- GPA: 2.5–2.99 with a 22 ACT or 1110 SAT.
- GPA: 2.25–2.49 with a 25 ACT or 1210 SAT.
- You're a dual credit student with a 2.5+ GPA and at least 12 transferable hours.
If you don’t meet these criteria, you can still apply! We’ll review your application holistically and may request a personal statement.
Thinking about transferring? Here’s what you need:
- 0-11 Hours: Meet freshman requirements & have a minimum 2.5 GPA on transferable hours.
- 12-17 Hours:Minimum 2.5 GPA on transferable hours.
- 18+ Hours: Minimum 2.0 GPA on transferable hours.
We accept up to 70 credit hours. If you're transferring or considering it, explore whether your school is a Partner Institution and discover how your courses will transfer to SHSU using our Transfer Guide and other helpful resources.
We’re excited to welcome students from around the world! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Complete the ApplyTexas application.
- Pay the $90 international non-refundable application fee.
- Provide English proficiency scores: TOEFL, IELTS (minimum 6.5), or Duolingo - Scores must be less than 2 years old.
- Submit an evaluation of your international credentials.
For more details, visit this page.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s what you need for graduate admissions:
- Find your program: Visit shsu.edu/academics for program-specific requirements and deadlines.
- Apply online: Complete your application at shsu.edu/apply and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($90 for international applicants).
- Submit transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts for review. Official transcripts, showing your degree and graduation date, are required once accepted into your program.
- Upload materials: Submit any additional materials required by your program via the SHSU Self-Service Center. See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.
Learn more about Graduate Admissions and programs here.
For College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions information, visit this page.
For SamPoly admissions information, visit the SamPoly Apply page.
For veteran admissions information, visit this page.
Undergraduate application deadlines
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15
Fall 2026: August 1