Pre-Arrival Information

Prepare for your journey to Texas Southern University with our Pre-Arrival Information. Find guidance on visas, housing, campus resources, and essential checklists to ensure a smooth transition to TSU.

When Should you Arrive?

If you are entering the United States on an initial I-20, you may not enter the United States more than 30 days before the start of your program. Be sure to check the Transportation Security Agency’s (TSA) website for current travel regulations.
All students must arrive in time for the first day of Student Orientation.
If this is not possible, contact the OISA: admissions@tsu.edu

Arrive in Houston

Houston has two airports: Houston Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby.

From Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport

It is located 25 miles north of the city
The airport bus service, located near the baggage claim area, runs every 30 minutes from 7:15AM-12:45AM
The bus goes to downtown of Houston
From there, students can take a taxi to the university or to a hotel near the university. Alternatively, students can travel by taxi from the airport directly to the university. Taxi fare is more expensive than the airport bus fare.

From Houston’s Hobby Airport

It is located about 12 miles south of Texas Southern University
Taxi service is located in the airport’s ground transportation area.

The University’s office hours are from Monday – Friday,8:00AM – 5:00PM. If your flight arrives close to or after hours, please report to the office the next business day.

Transportation

The City of Houston covers an expansive area of more than 40 miles. People often say, “Without a car, you are lost in Houston.” Many areas, however, are accessible by bus. Owning an automobile is a great convenience but it may also prove to be an expensive proposition. Every driver must obtain a Texas Drivers License, and all owners of automobiles are required by Texas law to carry insurance. If you are living on campus, you do not need a vehicle.

For METRO information : Click New Metro
For Shuttle information : Click Super Shuttle

I-94 Information

Where Can you Stay?

If you will be living in University housing, you may receive information about when the residence halls open.
Before opening the residence halls, you can consider staying at a hotel with TSU discount rates, TSU Marriott Rates. To check the exact rate, contact the hotel directly.

What should you do first?