Global Engagement Center

GEC will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are strongly recommended and can be made through Campus Connect.

In-person Walk-in Advising Hours

The GEC offers daily in-person walk-in advising opportunities both for study abroad and international student and scholar services. Students & scholars will be seen on a first come, first serve basis, so please be prepared to wait in line. For more information and the schedule, please see Contact GEC.

Make sure you prepare for your advising appointment by filling out the corresponding form if necessary. We accept digital/electronic signatures on all internal forms: Forms and FAQS

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.

Fall 2024 New International Student Orientation

International Students and Scholars

National Student Exchange

Anh Duong - Akihabara Trip with students

Study Abroad

Fulbright

SHSU Travel Handbook

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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
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."