ADMISSION MATERIAL
Admission materials may vary by college and/or program. For the most up-to-date and program- specific information, please visit www.shsu.edu/graduate/programs.
- Submit the Graduate Studies Application for Admission to the Office of Graduate Studies. An application may be accessed online at www.shsu.edu/graduate. To provide adequate time to process admission material and to facilitate student advising, it is recommended that all material be submitted by: Fall — August 1; Spring — December 1; Summer I — May 15; Summer II — June 15; and at least 60 days prior to the start of the semester for international students. Some programs have earlier submission deadlines and require an additional program-specific application. Please contact the program advisor for more details.
- Submit Application Fee. A nonrefundable, one-time application fee must accompany the application and may be paid by check, money order, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Credit card payments may be made online at www.shsu.edu/graduate/application/. Checks drawn on U.S. bank or U.S. money orders must be payable to Sam Houston State University. DO NOT MAIL CASH OR BANK DRAFTS.
- Submit official transcripts of all college-level work, including the transcript that shows the date the undergraduate degree was conferred. Students applying to graduate school prior to completing their baccalaureate program should submit the most up-to-date transcript during the admission process. A final transcript MUST be submitted upon completing the baccalaureate program.
- Submit official scores of the appropriate entrance exam required by the respective college and/or department. The GRE general test is required for most graduate programs. Students seeking the MBA or the MS in Finance or Accounting should submit the GMAT.
- Submit other program-specific admission materials. Some programs require additional information such as letters of recommendation, essays, and documentation of experience.
Admission Examinations. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are given at various centers throughout the United States and in other countries.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE). This test is required for admission to most programs of graduate study at Sam Houston State University. Registration for the examination may be scheduled by calling 1-800-GRE-CALL or by visiting www.gre.org.
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). This test is required for admission to graduate study in the College of Business Administration at Sam Houston State University. Registration for the test may be arranged by calling 1-800-GMAT-NOW (1-800-462-8669) or by visiting www.gmac.com or www.gmat.com. Sam Houston State University is a testing site for the GMAT.
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT). This test is accepted as an admission test by some programs of study at Sam Houston State University. The MAT is administered by the Counseling Center, and individuals may call for an appointment, (936) 294-1721. There is a fee for administration and scoring services.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL or IELTS is required of non-native speakers of English. The TOEFL is administered several times per year, and there is a fee for administration and scoring services. For further information, contact the English Language Institute, Sam Houston State University, Box 2030, Huntsville, Texas 77341; TOEFL, P.O. Box 6155, Princeton, NJ 0845-6155; or visit www.toefl.org.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL or IELTS is required of non-native speakers of English. The IELTS is internationally available, and there is a fee for administration and scoring services. Registration for the exam may be scheduled by visiting www.ielts.org.
International Students: Additional Application Requirements
- Original evaluation of foreign educational credentials (except for College of Business Administration graduate programs)
- Translation of official transcripts if original is printed in a language other than English
- Proof of financial support (Please visit www.shsu.edu/oip/prospective/ for further details.)
- Prospective international students must demonstrate the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language. Prospective students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). All applicants for admission from non-English-speaking countries must present a score of at least 79 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
For additional admission requirements, international students should contact:
Office of International Programs
Sam Houston State University
Box 2150
Huntsville TX 77341-2150
(936) 294-3892
www.shsu.edu/oip
Sam Houston State University has an English as a Second Language Program for non-English-speaking international students. Information about this program may be obtained by contacting:
English Language Institute
Sam Houston State University
Box 2030
Huntsville, Texas 77341
(936) 294-1028
E-mail: www_eli@shsu.edu