Global Engagement Center

GEC will be open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are strongly recommended and can be made through Campus Connect, or by emailing your advisor directly. Face-to-face appointments will be for the following appointment types; Dropping off documents (e.g. for OPT application), Picking up documents (e.g. an EAD card), or Emergencies (as determined by the advisor). All other appointments will be conducted via Zoom. GEC staff are happy to help you in any way we can. We can help students by email, phone, ,face-to-face or Zoom appointment.

2023 New Student Orientation

GEC Inquiry

Global Fellowships

International Students and Scholars

National Student Exchange

Anh Duong - Akihabara Trip with students

Study Abroad

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Global Engagement Center

1908 Avenue J, Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341

Office Location: Farrington Building, Suite 116

Phone: 936-294-4737

International Student Spotlight

Doreen Muthee,
from Kenya
Major: Business Administration
Langue: 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
Langue: 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
Langue: 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
Langue: 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 by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. These in effect encourage people of different backgrounds to peacefully co-exist and succeed."