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Veteran Admission

Sam Houston State University: Be part of it.

You've served your country. Welcome home.

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Now it's your time-to pursue your other goals in life through an outstanding Sam Houston State University education. Sam was recently named a G.I. Jobs 2010 Military Friendly School. The new Veterans Resource Center located on the first floor in the Estill Building is a great place to connect.

From the SAM Center to the Counseling Center to Career Services, SHSU has the programs and people in place to help you-whether you're a returning veteran, a transferring veteran, a new student veteran, a Chapter 31 veteran, or a returning Hazlewood veteran.The Collegiate Veterans Association was created by Veterans for Veterans to help with the transition into college.

We can assist you if you need more information about:

Take part by creating your personalized MySammy page for veteran students. Your page will be created based on your unique interests and needs that you share with us.

The first step to becoming a part of SHSU is to APPLY Now! and to check out our veterans resources. Then plan on attending our Veteran Orientation to help you feel even more at home at SHSU.

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.

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 and Fall 2011:  Check Admissions Status


Pay the undergraduate application fee online.
Request an application fee waiver

Contact Us

If you have questions on any part of the application process, we're here to help. Please contact us at:

Undergraduate Admissions Office
Physical Address:
1903 University Ave, Estill Bldg, Ste 112
Huntsville TX 77340
E-mail: admissions@shsu.edu
(936) 294-1828

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.

Undergraduate Admissions Office
Mailing address:
Sam Houston State University
Box 2418
Huntsville TX 77341-2418


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