• ApplyTexas Application
  • Beginning Freshman
  • Former/Returning Student
  • Transfer Student
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
• Common App
  • Beginning Freshmen
• TMDSAS Application
  • Osteopathic Medical Student
• SamPoly Application
  • Students seeking polytechnic certificates and applied associate degrees.

Admission requirements for each student type are available on the admissions home page here.

Yes, you can still apply! We’ll review your application holistically and may request a personal statement.

After submitting your online application through ApplyTexas or Common App, you will need to pay the $50 non-refundable fee and submit your official high school transcript and/or college transcripts.

If you are not accepted, consider reaching out to the admissions office or an admissions counselor for feedback on your application and explore alternative options.

Admission requirements for each student type are available on the admissions home page here.

Our top three majors are Criminal Justice, Education, and Business. Additionally, we offer over 90 undergraduate degrees to help you find your perfect academic fit.

SHSU is home to over 21,000 Bearkats and spans 316 acres. At SHSU, you deserve a college education that aligns with your ambitions. No matter which degree path you choose, you'll gain hands-on experience in your field of study, equipping you for a successful future.

• SHSU prospective students may find the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report at https://www.shsu.edu/dept/public-safety/upd/annual.html on the University Police Department’s website.
• The report contains information regarding crime statistics, a review of procedures and policies regarding campus safety, where more in-depth policies and procedures can be found, and fire statistics for SHSU.
• Prior years' reports or current report hard copies can be requested from the University Police Department by calling 936-294-1065.