Study in Texas From Anywhere in the World

Steps to apply:

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Send your official US high school transcript to SHSU
   By mail-
   Sam Houston State University
   Undergraduate Admissions Office
   Box 2418
   Huntsville, TX 77341-2418
   Electronically-
   Ask your high school to send an electronic official transcript to Sam Houston State University (code: 003606)
3. Submit your test scores
   Send SAT scores to school code 6643 for SHSU
   Send ACT scores to school code 4162 for SHSU

Automatic Admission for Freshmen:

Eligible prospective freshmen should graduate high school with one of the following diploma types: Recommended (UAS), Distinguished (UAS), Foundations with Endorsement(s) (HB5)**, or Distinguished Achievement (HB5) plans. Additionally:

1. Automatic acceptance for top 10% regardless of high school GPA or ACT or SAT score. Students automatically accepted into SHSU still need to submit test scores to be considered for certain scholarships.
2. Automatic acceptance for students who meet the minimum Composite SAT/ACT requirements by appropriate high school GPA ranges as indicated on the chart below (the requirements are based on a 4.0 scale):

If GPA and/or test scores do not fall within the ranges listed on the above table, applications will receive an individual review.

The requirements summarized in the above table are for Texas high school students on the Recommended (UAS), Distinguished (UAS), Foundations with Endorsement(s) (HB5)**, or Distinguished Achievement (HB5) plans. Graduates of a non-accredited high school, home-schooled students, and students who earned the GED must meet the requirements listed in the SHSU Undergraduate Catalog.

* Old SAT Scores are SAT exams taken PRIOR to March 2016 and New SAT Scores are for SAT exams taken March 2016 and after.

**The Endorsement earned must be noted on the transcript provided.

Steps to apply:

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Send official secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate) in a sealed envelope to the following address:
   Sam Houston State University
   Undergraduate Admissions Office
   Box 2418
   Huntsville, TX 73341-2418
   Depending on your country of origin, an advisor may contact you about specific academic records required.
3. Submit an English proficiency test score- a TOEFL score of at least 79 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition) or an IELTS of at least 6.5. SHSU is currently accepting Duolingo scores of at least 105 during the COVID-19 crisis. Notes:
• If your first language is English, a TOEFL score may not be required.
• Students from the following countries qualify for a TOEFL waiver: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Overseas UK territories, Overseas US territories, South Africa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom

Steps to apply:

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Send official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended
   By mail-
   Sam Houston State University
   Undergraduate Admissions Office
   Box 2418
   Huntsville, TX 77341-2418
   Electronically-
   Ask your school to send an electronic official transcript to Sam Houston State University (code: 003606)
3. Submit an English proficiency test score- a TOEFL score of at least 79 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition) or an IELTS of at least 6.5. SHSU is currently accepting Duolingo scores of at least 105 during the COVID-19 crisis.
   If you meet any of the following conditions, you may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver:
• Your first language is English and you are from one of the following countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Overseas UK territories, Overseas US territories, South Africa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom
• You have completed at least 30 transferrable hours at a US community college or university, including ENGL 1301 (or its equivalent) with a “C” or better

GPA Requirements for Transfer Students:

• Students who are currently suspended from another college or university are not eligible for admission to Sam Houston State University.

Steps to apply:

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Send unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended (copies are okay)
3. Send an official third party transcript translation and evaluation. SHSU currently accepts translations and evaluations from NACES member agencies or SDR Educational Consultants. Notes:
• The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation
• It must contain a GPA on a US 4.0 scale. The GPA must meet domestic GPA transfer requirements.
4. Submit an English proficiency test score- a TOEFL score of at least 79 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition) or an IELTS of at least 6.5. SHSU is currently accepting Duolingo scores of at least 105 during the COVID-19 crisis. Notes:
• If your first language is English, a TOEFL score may not be required.
• Students from the following countries qualify for a TOEFL waiver: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Overseas UK territories, Overseas US territories, South Africa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom

Steps to apply:

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Create your SHSU Self Service Center account and upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended
3. Check for additional requirements- Locate your master’s, doctoral, or graduate certificate program on the Degree Offered List for other admissions requirements. You can upload all supplemental materials in the SHSU Self Service Center account.

Steps to apply:

1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

   Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

2. Create your SHSU Self Service Center account and upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended
3. Send an official third party transcript translation and evaluation. SHSU currently accepts translations and evaluations from NACES member agencies or SDR Educational Consultants. Notes:
• The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation
• It must include a GPA on a US 4.0 scale. The minimum GPA for admission varies by program.
4. Submit an English proficiency test score- a TOEFL score of at least 79 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition) or an IELTS of at least 6.5. SHSU is currently accepting Duolingo scores of at least 105 during the COVID-19 crisis. Notes:
• If your first language is English, a TOEFL score may not be required.
• Students from the following countries qualify for a TOEFL waiver: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Overseas UK territories, Overseas US territories, South Africa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom
• Students who completed undergraduate or previous degree coursework at a university where English was the language of instruction, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver. If the Office of Admissions cannot determine if English was the language of instruction at your university, an advisor will contact you to submit additional evidence.
5. Check for additional requirements- Locate your master’s, doctoral, or graduate certificate program on the Degrees Offered List for other admissions requirements. You can upload all supplemental materials in the SHSU Self Service Center account.