Graduate Applicants Outside U.S.

International Graduates

Graduate Applicants Outside the U.S.

Steps to apply:

  1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.

  2. Create your account and upload additional application materials.See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.

  3. Provide a transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

    NACES accredited evaluators include SDR in Houston and WES. Additional NACES evaluators can be found at .

  4. Submit an English proficiency test score
    • SHSU accepts the following tests:
      • TOEFL® Essentials™ with a minimum score of 8
      • TOEFL iBT® Home Edition
      • TOEFL iBT® Paper edition with a minimum score of 79
    • an of at least 6.5.
    • SHSU is currently accepting with a minimum score of 105.
    • These countries qualify for an English language proficiency test score waiver.
    • Students who completed undergraduate or previous degree coursework at a university where English was the language of instruction, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be eligible for a english proficiency waiver.