Sam Houston State University: Be part of it.
Welcome to Sam Houston State University. We invite you to take your first step in becoming a Bearkat by reviewing our website and brochure for information on applying to the University.
Take part by creating your personalized MySammy page for beginning students. Your page will be created based on your unique interests and needs that you share with us.
When you apply for undergraduate admission to Sam Houston State
University, you take the first step toward joining a campus community
that will enrich your life in countless ways.
Ready to apply? Here are your next steps:
- Make sure you meet our admission requirements
- Go to ApplyTexas.org
- Complete and submit the application, along with the nonrefundable application fee or the application fee waiver request
- Pay the undergraduate application fee.
- Have official HS transcript sent
- Send your official ACT/SAT scores
- Apply for scholarships & Financial aid.
Students who are interested in obtaining their teacher certification are welcome to apply for admissions with the above listed instructions.
If you have previously attended Sam Houston State University or would like to attend for one semester, make sure you meet these additional admission requirements for acceptance.
Proof of Meningitis Vaccination: As of January 1 2012, SHSU students will be required to provide proof of meningitis vaccination before the first day of class. To see if you are required to provide proof of vaccination, please visit www.shsu.edu/meningitis.
Additional questions for Undergraduate Admissions?
Application Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer I: May 15
Summer II: June 15
Application Fees
Undergraduate Admission Fee: $45
You can pay the application fee as you complete your application through ApplyTexas.org.
You can mail a check or money order to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or follow this link to pay online.
**Summer 2011, Fall 2011 Undergraduate Fee: $45
**Please note that the application fee policy has been changed. The changes will affect all applicants beginning in the Summer 2011 semester and each semester thereafter. The application fee will now be $45 and a late application fee will not be charged if received after application deadline. In order to apply for a different semester, a new application and $45 application fee must be submitted. Application fees must be paid prior to receiving an admissions decision.
Request an application fee waiver
Effective August 1, 2010, SHSU will charge a convenience fee of 2.75% for all credit card payments which includes application fee payments through Apply Texas.
However, students and their parents or benefactors have multiple options for making payments due to SHSU without a convenience fee being assessed. Payments can be made online via ACH (E-Check) or in person via paper check, cash, or money order without being charged a convenience fee.
Spring 2011 Applicants: Check Admissions Status
Summer and Fall 2011: Check Admissions Status
Contact Us
If you have questions on any part of the application process, we're here to help. Please contact one of our Admissions Counselors or staff members or the Undergraduate Admissions Office at:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Physical Address:
1903 University Ave, Estill Bldg, Ste 112
Huntsville TX 77340
(936) 294-1828
E-mail: admissions@shsu.edu
Please use the following address for any materials that you prefer to submit by U.S. mail rather than electronically. Such materials might include your official academic transcript and a check or money order for your application fee.
Mailing address:
Sam Houston State University
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Box 2418
Huntsville TX 77341-2418
