International Programs

For more information please visit our page dedicated to updates from ICE and how this affects our SHSU international students.

Beginning March 31, the Office of International Programs is closed for both appointments and walk-in services. OIP staff are happy to help you in any way we can. If you need assistance, you can email oip@shsu.edu or send an email to your advisor: Justin Ball (jrb021@shsu.edu), Dana Van De Walker (djv013@shsu.edu), Ricardo Williams (rlw062@shsu.edu), Malin Hilmersson (malin@shsu.edu), Carleen McIlvain (cmm071@shsu.edu), or Nikki Dziuk (nld015@shsu.edu). We can help students by email, phone, or face-to-face Zoom appointment.

OIP COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

International Students and Scholars

Anh Duong - Akihabara Trip with students

Study Abroad

SHSU Travel Handbook

Traveling Abroad? Click here make sure you look at US Department of States Travel Advisories for your destination

Office of International Programs

1908 Avenue J, Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341

Office Location: Farrington Building, Suite 116

Phone: 936-294-4737

International Student Spotlight

Aakanksha,
from India
Major: Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
"My graduate study at SHSU has been enriching in every sense. The student-professor ratio is great and the professors help enhance my learning and expose me to the latest trends in my field."

Xingchen Yuan,
from China
Major: Criminal Justice

Why did you choose SHSU?
"I am very interested in criminal law and the College of Criminal Justice at SHSU is ranked third in the U.S. I think there must be something worth learning and it will be a challenging and interesting journey."

Lara Sterzik Fink,
from Brazil
Major: Mass Communication

What advice do you have for new international students?
"Be open to make friends and don't be embarrassed about your accent. The more you practice, the better your English will be!"

Nghia Dang,
from Vietnam
Major: Computer Software Engineering Technology

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
"At SHSU, students are encouraged to find on-campus jobs which help them develop their soft skills and gain confidence. I also appreciate that SHSU has a competitive tuition rate and affordable living expense"