F A S T F A C T S
Location | Huntsville
Population | 41,000
Enrollment | 20,874
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/12
Spring | 1/13-5/8
Location | Huntsville
Population | 41,000
Enrollment | 20,874
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/12
Spring | 1/13-5/8
SHSU was named 2019 Safest Campus in Texas & top 30 in the US by ASecureLife.com
SHSU is the 12th largest university in Texas with 21,000+ students.
Named a top-10 performing university in the U.S. for Latinx students.
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Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- When will I register? Before seniors
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Nursing.Limitations
Biology, Dance, Music, Music Therapy, Theatre, Musial Theatre, Art, Studio Art, Animation, Film and TV Production, Photography, Early Childhood Education, Education, Elementary Education, Junior High/Middle School Education, Secondary Education, Special Education.Notable Academic Programs
- Criminal Justice - Ranked #1 in Texas, #3 in the U.S.
- Education - NCATE accredited, oldest education program in Texas.
- Engineering Technology - ABET accredited, specializations available (design, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
- Forensic Chemistry
- Musical Theater
Unique Academic Programs
- Bilingual Health Care Studies
- Cybersecurity
- Human Performance and Wellness Management
- Homeland Security Studies
- Victims Studies
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Advertising, Agricultural Business... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 79.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.50
- Not available
- Will accept on Home Pay
- Will accept Home Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Home Payment: 15
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit | $200 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $216 | Year | Home | Optional |
| Records Fee | $12 | Semester | Home | Mandatory |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Additional fees may occur depending on course enrollment. (Laboratory Course Fee, Music Fee for Individual Instruction, etc.).
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $4500 (includes meals)
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $700
- Proximity to campus: 1
Housing rates are available at https://www.shsu.edu/dept/residence-life/gettingstarted/rates.html. Reserved spaces are only available in Bearkat Village Apartments (meal plan not required).
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
$2,450 All Access meal plan (unlimited dining hall access) All meal plans also come with $125-225 Bearkat Bucks (pre-paid balance account that can be used to purchase items at the dining locations on campus). All students living on-campus (except Bearkat Village) are required to purchase a Residential meal plan, regardless of classification.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3250 | Year | Home | Optional |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
SHSU offers an optional insurance product through AETNA that students may purchase by visiting the Academic HealthPlan site at shsu.myahpcare.com.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $3,250 per year.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Please visit https://www.shsu.edu/dept/student-health-center/meningitis for information on meningitis vaccine requirements and how to provide proof of vaccination.