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At Â鶹¾«Æ·, everything you do builds to something greater — for you and your community. As a Bearkat, you’ll be uplifted by your professors and peers, learn how to excel in your career and start making an everyday impact through our focus on service and community engagement.

Admission Requirements

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You're automatically admitted if you meet one of the following:

  • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher (with or without test scores).
  • You're in the top 10% of your high school class.
  • You meet these GPA/test score combinations:
    • GPA: 2.5–2.99 with a 22 ACT or 1110 SAT.
    • GPA: 2.25–2.49 with a 25 ACT or 1210 SAT.
  • You're a dual credit student with a 2.5+ GPA and at least 12 transferable hours.

If you don’t meet these criteria, you can still apply! We’ll review your application holistically and may request a personal statement.

Thinking about transferring? Here’s what you need:

  • 0-11 Hours: Meet freshman requirements & have a minimum 2.5 GPA on transferable hours.
  • 12-17 Hours:Minimum 2.5 GPA on transferable hours.
  • 18+ Hours: Minimum 2.0 GPA on transferable hours.

We accept up to 70 credit hours. See if your school is a Partner Institution or view the SHSU Transfer Guide for course transferability.

We’re excited to welcome students from around the world! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Complete the Â鶹¾«Æ·Texas application.
  • Pay the $90 international non-refundable application fee.
  • Provide English proficiency scores: TOEFL, IELTS (minimum 6.5), or Duolingo - Scores must be less than 2 years old.
  • Submit an evaluation of your international credentials.

For more details, visit this page.

Ready to take the next step? Here’s what you need for graduate admissions:

  • Find your program: Visit for program-specific requirements and deadlines.
  • Â鶹¾«Æ· online: Complete your application at and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($90 for international applicants).
  • Submit transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts for review. Official transcripts, showing your degree and graduation date, are required once accepted into your program.
  • Upload materials: Submit any additional materials required by your program via the . See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.

Learn more about Graduate Admissions and programs here.

For College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions information, visit this page.

For veteran admissions information, visit this page.

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Undergraduate application deadlines

Spring: December 15

Summer: May 15

Fall: August 1

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