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International Student & Scholar Services Walk-In Hours:

For quick less than 15 minute general advising meetings with a DSO including but not limited to: travel signatures, I-20 reprint, social security assistance, graduation letters, SEVIS contact/personal information update, campus resources, etc.

Mondays: 9am-11am
Tuesdays: 9am-11am
Wednesdays: 2pm-4pm
Thursdays: 2pm-4pm

In-person walk-in advising takes place in Farrington Building Room 116.

Book an Appointment with a DSO:

The best way to book an appointment is by going to Campus Connect on your MySam account.

For F-1 Undergraduate Appointments meet with Lauren Hoanzl
For F-1 Graduate Appointments meet with Jamie Jackson
For J-1 Appointments meet with Daniela Mirabal

ONLY book an appointment with the appropriate staff member for the following reasons: CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, reinstatement, special cases, or J-1 advising. Any other reason is considered general advising and should be dealt with during walk-in hours.

Here is the step-by-step guide to schedule appointments.

Contact Information:

Tel: 936-294-4737

Email: GEC@shsu.edu

Study Abroad Walk-In Hours:

For quick less than 15 minute meetings with a study abroad advisor including but not limited to: general questions, form submissions, travel advisory, etc. Initial advising may not be accommodated during walk-in hours.

Tuesdays: 9am-12pm
Thursdays: 9am-12pm

In-person walk-in advising takes place in Farrington Building Room 116.

Book a Study Abroad Appointment:

All prospective study abroad students must schedule an initial advising session through Campus Connect on your MySam account. These appointments typically take 30 minutes and may not be accommodated during walk-in hours.

Here is the step-by-step guide to schedule appointments.

We welcome walk-in appointments.

Contact Information:

Tel: 936-294-4737

Email: StudyAbroad@shsu.edu

Location:

The Global Engagement Center (GEC) is located on the first floor of Farrington Building, room 116. Farrington Building is located next to Estill Building.

Physical Address: 1908 Avenue J Room 116, Huntsville, TX 77340

GEC Email Contacts:

Incoming Undergraduate Students

gecnewundergrad@shsu.edu

Incoming Graduate Students

Current Students

Former Students

Study Abroad

Addresses
Physical Address:	Mailing Address:
Global Engagement Center Farrington Building Suite 116 Huntsville, TX 77340	Sam Houston State University Global Engagement Center SHSU Box 2150 Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

International Student Spotlight

Doreen Muthee,
from Kenya
Major: Business Administration
Language: Swahili
Favorite Food from Home: Nyama Choma (Kenyan Barbeque)

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
"President ISO (2021-2022), SHSU Raven Scholar ‘21 and being the Keynote speaker at the International Student Dinner ’21."

Aakanksha,
from India
Major: Computing and Information Science
Language: Hindi
Favorite Food from Home: Roti and Paneer Butter Masala

Why did you choose SHSU?
"SHSU provides a wonderful mixture of theoretical exposure and practical nuances of study (knowledge) for graduate student that makes it a great place to study. In addition to that, excellent faculties will help me enhance my learning and exposure to the latest trends."

Isaac Ogbogo,
from Nigeria
Major: Chemistry
Language: Igede
Favorite Food from Home: Pounded Yam with Eguisi Soup

What advice do you have for new international students?
"SHSU is another home from home. Everyone that I met on campus when I first arrived was just willing to put me through one thing or the other. Therefore, I encourage every international student not to be afraid of feeling lonely or helpless in SHSU. They can be rest assured that they are in the best environment away from home."

Oluwole Akintoye,
from Nigeria
Major: Computer and Information Science
Language: Yoruba
Favorite Food from Home: Amala with Ewedu soup

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
"SHSU creates an environment that respects and values individual differences along varying dimensions... These in effect encourage people of different backgrounds to peacefully co-exist and succeed."