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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![Tuition & fees for a Texas Resident: 6 hours: $2980; 9 hours: $4333; 12 hours: $5685. Based on Fall 2022/Spring 2023 rates and subject to change.](/beabearkat/images/journey-grad-cost-courseload.png)
![Admissions application deadlines: Fall: August 1; Spring: December 15; Summer: May 15. Some graduate programs may have earlier application deadlines.](/beabearkat/images/journey-grad-admission_app_deadlines.png)
Who can you contact with questions?
For assistance, support, and guidance with degree discovery and more contact the Graduate and Professional School at 936-294-3247 or TheGraduateSchool@shsu.edu.
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Support Your Journey
At SHSU, we have many resources available to help you along your journey to becoming a Bearkat!
Know Your Deadlines
![September 1: Scholarship4Kats application opens. October 1: FAFSA opens for following school year. November 1: FAFSA & Scholarships4Kats priority date.](/beabearkat/images/journey-grad-stayontrack-timeline.png)
Get To Know SHSU Better...
Check out our Bearkat Blog, watch a quick tour video or sign up for a full in-person tour, see what life is like at SHSU.
- Region
- US - South
- Online
- Type of School
- 4-Year Public
- Graduate Population
- Small (>3,000 students)
- Campus Setting
- Rural
- Suburban
- Application Types
- Regular Decision
- Rolling Admissions
- Application Style
- Program Specific Application
- State-wide College Application
- The Graduate School
936.294.3247
mnb037@shsu.edu - Admissions Office
936.294.1828
admissions@shsu.edu - Financial Aid Office
936.294.1774
![Collage of a student and a professor shaking hands as they meet on campus, students talking in small groups outside of a classroom building, and students working together around a table as a professor looks on.](/beabearkat/images/journey-collage-grads-handshake-outside-class.png)