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Application Requirements

Explore the requirements for applying to Sam Houston State University, including the specific requirements for applying as a Freshmen, Transfer, Returning, Graduate, International, SamPoly, College of Osteopathic Medicine, or Criminal Justice BAAS student.

• Incoming Freshman

  You’ll be starting your first year of study at the college level, whether you’re a current high school senior or not.

• Transfer Student

  You’ve earned 12 or more credit hours at another institution at the undergraduate level.

• Graduate Student

  You’re continuing your studies after receiving a bachelor’s degree, such as for a master’s degree or doctorate.

• International Student

  You’re from another country and will be living in the U.S. temporarily to attend college.

• Returning Student

  You attended SHSU in the past but paused your studies and now want to enroll again.

• TMDSAS (Medical)

  You’re applying for the D.O. program at our College of Osteopathic Medicine.

• SamPoly Application

  You're seeking a polytechnic certificate or applied associate degree.

• Criminal Justice BAAS

  You're seeking a flexible, career-focused Criminal Justice degree and want to apply prior coursework, technical training, or military experience toward a bachelor’s degree.

Ready to Start?

Choose the application that fits your needs.

• Apply Texas

  Choose ApplyTexas if you would like to apply only to SHSU. You can choose this application if you are:

  • Beginning Freshman
  • Former/Returning Student
  • Transfer Student
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Seeking the Criminal Justice BAAS

• Common App

  Choose Common App if you would like to apply to more than one university at a time. You can choose this application if you are:

  • Beginning Freshman
  • Transfer Student
  • Seeking the Criminal Justice BAAS

• TMDSAS (MEDICAL)

  Choose this application if you are:

  • Osteopathic Medical Student

• SamPoly Application

  Choose this application if you are:

  • Seeking a polytechnic certificate or applied associate degree.

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Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report

You may find the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report at https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/university-police-department/reports/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report 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.