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

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"