Getting Started

Ready to Apply for Admission to SHSU?

Follow these steps to apply to an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program, graduate master’s degree program, graduate doctoral degree program, graduate certificate program, or online degree program.

Get Started as an
Undergraduate Student

Interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree at Sam Houston? Undergraduate students have completed high school or will soon complete high school and may or may not have completed some transferable college credit hours at SHSU or another institution.

Get Started as a
Graduate Student

Applicants interested in pursuing a master's degree, doctoral program or other post-baccalaureate certificate. Graduate-level classes are available in on-campus, evening and online programs.