International Programs

During the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters, OIP 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. OIP staff are happy to help you in any way we can. We can help students by email, phone, ,face-to-face or Zoom appointment.

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Global Fellowships

International Students and Scholars

National Student Exchange

Anh Duong - Akihabara Trip with students

Study Abroad

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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

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."

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!"

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."