TRANSFER STUDENT
VIEWBOOK
WELCOME TO
GOVERNORS STATE
UNIVERSITY
Governors State University has a long history of welcoming transfer
students.
Whether you decide to commute or to live on campus, you
will participate in the excitement of a university with positive
momentum.
Here you will find small classes taught by talented professors, a truly
diverse student body, and a campus alive with sports, clubs, and
events that will open your mind, broaden your interests, and prepare
you for the challenges of our global economy.
Visit our unique Center for the Junior Year for information,
support, and guidance as you transition into your chosen major.
Everyone at GSU is looking forward to your arrival.
Sincerely,
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Elaine P. Maimon, Ph.D.
President, Governors State University
GSU HAS TRANSFORMED
THE TRANSFER EXPERIENCE
Our transfer students come from many directions and
many backgrounds.
Some move directly from community college with
an associate degree to their junior year at GSU.
Others transfer from colleges and universities across
the region to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Still
others return to college after working or military service,
determined to complete a degree program begun
years ago. All come to GSU to take advantage of
our academic excellence, specialized programs, and
affordable tuition.
Two paths to a bachelor’s degree from GSU
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You can apply to GSU when you have at least 25
college credit hours or an associate degree from an
accredited institution. Choose the degree program
that meets your goals.*
•
Join the Dual Degree Program as a full-time
community college student and take advantage
of locked-in GSU tuition rates, scholarship
opportunities, and GSU academic advising.
*Students with fewer than 25 credit hours are welcome to inquire about transferring to GSU as a freshman.
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TRANSFER THURSDAYS:
INSTANT ADMISSION DAYS
It’s time to complete your bachelor’s degree. If you have
already completed at least 25 college credit hours or earned
an associate degree, or are close to it, Transfer Thursdays are
perfect for you!
On Transfer Thursdays, you can visit GSU, submit your
completed application and official transcript(s)*, and get
your admission decision all on the same day. You can also tour
our campus, learn how to finance your education, speak with
an admission counselor, and learn about student resources.
You are ready for Transfer Thursdays if:
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You have earned your associate degree or completed at
least 25 credit hours of college coursework, by the time
you enroll at GSU.
•
You have 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA.**
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You can obtain official transcripts from each of your
previously attended institution(s).
Application deadlines apply to some undergraduate
programs. Visit www.govst/degree for admission and deadline
information. Media Studies, Nursing, and Social Work
programs are not eligible for instant admission.
How to Register for Transfer Thursdays
Transfer Thursdays are held twice a month. For more
information, see the Transfer Thursday schedule, and
register, go to www.govst.edu/TransferThursday.
If Transfer Thursdays don’t fit your schedule, it’s simple to
apply to GSU online. Go to applynow.govst.edu.
*If you plan to submit a paper version of your transcript, please ensure it is unopened
in the sealed envelope in which it was sent from your previously attended college or
university. Electronic transcripts must be sent directly to Governors State University
from your previous institution(s) to [email protected].
**Some programs require a higher GPA.
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STARTING YOUR EDUCATION AT A
COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Are you planning to begin your college experience at a community college? If so, the GSU award-winning Dual
Degree Program (DDP) is waiting for you right now! GSU has a partnership with 17 community college campuses
across the region designed to help you on your way to two degrees — an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree.
DDP Benefits for participants who transfer to GSU to complete their bachelor’s degree:
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Guaranteed admission to GSU*
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Access to a GSU DDP Transfer Specialist who will provide personalized academic advisement
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Discounted rate for GSU Campus Housing
% The GSU Tuition Rate Guarantee — your tuition rate is locked in for two years after you transfer to GSU
% The opportunity to compete for the DDP Honors Scholarship (covers full tuition and fees)
% The opportunity to compete for the GSU Promise Scholarship (covers full tuition, fees, and textbooks)
*Some academic programs/majors have special admission requirements
Participation Requirements:
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Full-time student who has completed 12 – 45 college-level credit hours at a DDP partner college
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Be in good academic standing at DDP partner college
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Complete DDP enrollment form
List of participating DDP Colleges:
• City Colleges of Chicago
Harold Washington College
Harry S. Truman College
Kennedy-King College
Malcolm X College
Olive Harvey College
Richard J. Daley College
Wilbur Wright College
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• College of DuPage
• Prairie State College
• Harper College
• South Suburban College
• Joliet Junior College
• Triton College
• Kankakee Community College
• Waubonsee Community College
• Moraine Valley Community College
• Morton College
MY DDP EXPERIENCE
STEFANY SIGLER
ANDRAE HUGHES
Psychology Major
DDP Student Transition
Assistant
2014 Lincoln Laureate
Bachelor’s – 2015
Computer Science Major
DDP Peer Mentor
GSU Class of 2016
PSC Graduate
PSC Associate Degree – 2014
Bachelor’s – 2016 (anticipated)
“When I joined DDP as a student at
Joliet Junior College, I had no idea
what a huge effect this program would
have on my life. After I graduated
with my associate of arts degree from
JJC, I was awarded the DDP Honors
scholarship, which is a full scholarship
to GSU. Being awarded this prestigious
scholarship motivated me to participate
on campus and to give back to the
program and institution that have
made such a difference for me as an
individual.”
“The Dual Degree Program is the
opportunity for me to make a better
person of myself. I am able to focus
on my studies, keep my grades up,
and be a part of GSU. I am grateful
for being a part of the Dual Degree
Program and the opportunity it has
given me to be productive now and
to one day give back.”
KYRIÉ-ELÉISON
KIRKLAND
Transfer Specialist
“The Dual Degree Program instills
you with the fortitude, skillset,
and confidence to complete both
your associate and Bachelor’s
degrees. And, as a Transfer
Specialist, my sole passion and
responsibility is to help you succeed
in your transition from the two-year
college to a four-year university.”
The GSU Dual Degree Program received the Excellence and Innovation Award for Student Success and
College Completion from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
IT’S ALL ABOUT
IT’S ALL ABOUT
IT’S ALL ABOUT
Web: www.govst.edu/ddp • Email: [email protected] • Phone:708.534.4494
The Dual Degree Program
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THERE’S A MAJOR
THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
GSU has 30 bachelor degree programs to choose from
— everything from high-tech to high-touch. In our four
academic colleges, you’ll find courses, degree programs,
and career paths that will transform your future.
This year we’ve added three exciting new programs that
will prepare students for employment in an increasingly
diversified global workforce.
GSU is committed to providing students with access to
resources that will help ensure a successful postsecondary
experience.
*Additional admission requirements may apply.
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NEW PROGRAMS AT GSU:*
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Gender and Sexuality Studies B.A.
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GSU/Prairie State Nursing Pathway Program B.S.N.
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Health Informatics B.S. and M.S.
Freshman 4+1 Health Informatics Program:
5 year B.S. to M.S.
Transfer 2+2+1 Health Informatics Program:
2 year associate, 2 year B.S., 1 year M.S.
GSU OFFERS THE FOLLOWING DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES:
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accounting
Accelerated Track
Anthropology and Sociology
Art
Biology
Teacher Education
Business Administration
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain
Management
Business and Applied Science
Chemistry
Teacher Education
Communication Disorders
Communication
Advertising and Public Relations
Filmmaking and Multimedia
Human Communication
Journalism
Community Health
Health Promotion Education in the
Community Setting
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Restorative Justice
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Elementary and Middle School Education
English
Teacher Education
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Health Administration
Health Informatics
History
American History
Global History
Information Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Manufacturing Management
Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Teacher Education
Media Studies
Global Media and Information Flow
Media Industry and Production
Social Networking and Participatory
Culture
Nursing
GSU/Prairie State Nursing Pathway
Program
RN to BSN (must have RN)
Political Science
Psychology
Forensic
Industrial/Organizational
Mindfulness Studies
Pre-Clinical
Social Work
Theatre and Performance Studies
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accounting
Accelerated Track
Addictions Studies
Addictions Counseling
Analytical Chemistry
Art
Business Administration
Communication Disorders
Communication and Training
Communication Studies
Human Performance and Training
Media Communication
Computer Science
Counseling
Clinical Mental Health
Marriage and Family
School Counseling
Criminal Justice
Education
Bilingual/ESL
Mathematics Education
Educational Administration
Principal Leadership
English
Literature
Writing
Environmental Biology, Management and
Policy
Environmental Biology
Environmental Management and Policy
Health Administration
Health Informatics
Independent Film and Digital Imaging
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Multicategorical Special Education
Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration
Occupational Therapy
Political and Justice Studies
Psychology
Clinical
Theoretical
Public Administration
Social Work
Children and Families
Holistic Practice and Wellness
School Social Work
Specialist Degree Program
School Psychology (Ed.S.)
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Counselor Education and Supervision
Interdisciplinary Leadership
Higher Education
Not-for-Profit/Social Entrepreneurship
Public Safety
Superintendent
Nursing Practice
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificates
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Data Analytics
Digital Forensics
Early Childhood Education for Currently
Certified Teachers
English Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
Health Care Informatics
Health Service Research
Mathematics Secondary Education
Mindfulness in the Helping Profession
Online Teaching
Post-Master’s Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Certification
Post-Master’s School Counseling Certification
Principles of Conductive Education Cerificate
Reading Teacher Endorsement
Substance Abuse Intervention
and Healthcare
Supervisory Endorsement in Reading
JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS
Criminal Justice, M.A. and Public
Administration, M.P.A.
Political Justice Studies, M.A. and
Public Administration, M.P.A.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic Advising
GSU has academic advisors to
help you on your academic journey.
Your advisor will work with you
to develop your study plan. Your
advisor will also be your guide and
mentor as you progress through
your program, minor, or certificate.
www.govst.edu/academicadvising
Staying Healthy
Staying healthy — physically,
mentally, and emotionally — is
critical to getting the most out of
college. You can take advantage
of GSU’s confidential counseling
services to help manage personal
issues and concerns. If you are sick
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or injured, the Riverside Immediate
Care Center is just 10 minutes
from campus.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring services are offered to
all students free of charge. Tutors
are available in math, accounting,
economics, finance, statistics, and
some science courses, depending
on tutor availability. Both onsite
and online formats are offered.
www.govst.edu/tutoring
Writing Center
The Writing Center provides
assistance with one-on-one tutoring
sessions and beginning research
and documentation help in the
library. The Writing Center also
offers online services.
www.govst.edu/writingcenter
Contact: 708.235.7337
Counseling Services
Counselors offer career, academic,
and personal counseling services
to all students. The counselors at
GSU facilitate academic progress
and help students achieve their
personal and career goals.
www.govst.edu/counselingcenter
Contact: [email protected]
or 708.235.7334
Veterans Resource Center
Guidance, assistance, and resource
referral services are available to
our students who are veterans,
active duty military, and their
family members. GSU has several
degree programs which accept
military credit and degrees for offcampus active military students.
GSU waives the application fee for
veterans and service members.
www.govst.edu/veterans
Contact: Kevin Smith,
708.235.7597 or
[email protected]
Access Services for Students
with Disabilities (ASSD)
GSU Family Development
Center
ASSD provides academic and
technical assistance to students
and works closely with faculty to
facilitate access in the learning
environment with accommodations
and services in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
www.govst.edu/disabilities
Contact: Robin Sweeney,
708.235.3968 or
[email protected]
The GSU Family Development
Center serves students’ families.
With Early Head Start, full and
half-day pre-K, before and after
school childcare, and childcare
while you are in class, your children
receive high-quality care and
services while you earn your degree.
www.govst.edu/children
Contact: 708.235.7300
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Your view of the world will be transformed by the
College of Arts & Sciences’ degree programs. When
you choose one of our 22 majors, you dig deep into
big ideas that will shape your career and expand
your horizons. We bring globalization to virtually
any major.
“I teach writing because it has
changed my life. Somewhere along
the way I realized that my words could
make a difference. I was painfully shy
and withdrawn as a child and usually
found it impossible to talk to teachers
or kids at school. But I could speak
when I wrote. Writing opened up for
me a way to participate in my world, to shape it, to change
it, even to learn to accept it. I want my students to know
that they can make a difference. Writing can help them to
understand, question, argue, and shape their world.”
Kerri Morris, Ph.D.
English
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This is where you can study everything from
Chemistry to Computer Science to Mathematics
or your interests may lead you to study the Arts,
Communications, Criminal Justice, or Interdisciplinary
Learning.
In the four divisions of the College of Arts & Science
there’s a major or a minor — or both — for you.
“As a Computer Science student at GSU,
I really appreciate the diverse faculty.
All of my teachers bring really relevant
discussions and experiences learned from
their time spent as software engineers
and programmers that makes me excited
to explore my career options when I
graduate!”
Edward Sherman
Computer Science Major
Division of Humanities
& Social Science
Division of Chemistry &
Biological Sciences
Division of Communication,
Visual & Performing Arts
Majors & Degrees
Majors & Degrees
Majors & Degrees
Anthropology and Sociology, B.A.
Criminal Justice, B.A.
English, B.A.
English Teacher Education, B.A.
Gender and Sexuality Studies, B.A.
History, B.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Political Science, B.A.
Social Sciences, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Biology Teacher Education, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S.
Chemistry Teacher Education, B.S.
Art, B.F.A.
Communication, B.A.
Media Studies, B.A.
Theatre and Performance Studies, B.A.
Minors
Minors
Biology
Chemistry
3-D Animation and Modeling
Art
Human Communication
Theatre and Performance Studies
Minors
American Studies
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
English
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Global Studies
History
Integrative Studies
Latin American, Caribbean, and
Latina/o Studies
Philosophy
Practical and Professional Ethics
Pre-Law
Religious Studies
Sociology
Division of Computing,
Mathematics & Technology
Majors & Degrees
Computer Science, B.S.
Information Technology, B.S.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics Actuarial Sciences, B.A.
Mathematics Teacher Education, B.A.
Minors
Computer Science
Game Design
Mathematics
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
If your passion is for education or psychology, your
career starts in the GSU College of Education. This
is where you prepare for a profession and a life in
service to others. This also is where you find courses
and degree programs that have been transformed
from the ordinary. The courses you take and your
experiences, in real Pre-K to 12 classrooms or
therapy settings, will provide you with the skills
and knowledge to make a real difference in the
community when you graduate.
The GSU Family Development Center is a great
resource for both parents in our community and our
students. As an education or psychology student,
you can apply what you learn in the classroom and
at lab sites while working with children at the center.
Look around our community. You’ll find GSU alums
in education and psychology leadership roles across
the region, creating an alumni network that adds
value to GSU. When you reach the point in your
degree program that sends you into real classrooms
and therapy settings, you’ll find yourself involved,
supported, and mentored.
Division of Education
Division of Psychology and Counseling
Majors & Degrees
Majors & Degrees
Early Childhood Education, B.A.
Licensure Sequence
Non-Licensure Sequence
Psychology, B.A. with concentrations in:
Elementary & Middle School Education, B.A.
Note: Academic Programs for Secondary Education Teacher
Licensure programs in Biology, Chemistry, English, and
Mathematics are housed in the College of Arts & Sciences
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Forensic Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Mindfulness Studies
Pre-Clinical Psychology
Psychology Minors
General Psychology, Forensics, and Industrial
Organizational Psychology
GSU Family Development Center Wins Highest Quality Award
ExceleRate IllinoisTM, an organization that gives parents an objective way to choose a high quality early childhood education provider,
has awarded the Gold Circle of Quality to the GSU Family Development Center. This is the highest ranking possible for education
of children from birth to 12 years. The award is presented by the Illinois State Board of Education, The Governor’s Office of Early
Childhood Development, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
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A GLOBAL SCOPE
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Chicagoland has a well-earned reputation for transforming
business and management strategies and techniques —
here and around the world. The GSU College of Business’s
accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business, AACSB, reinforces our reputation
as a business school that prepares students to take a
leadership role in businesses which compete in the global
marketplace.
No matter the major you choose, you’ll see how GSU
is transforming business education. You’ll learn from
talented and knowledgeable professors who guide you
through a multifaceted approach to the world of business.
The College of Business was a member of the Globalizing
Business Schools consortium in 2010 – 14. In partnership
with The Indiana University Center for International Business
Education and Research, GSU faculty internationalized its
curriculum. Starting in 2014, COB became IU CIBER’s
partner in their new grant, and will offer one study abroad
trip each year for the 2014 – 18 period. In the summer of
2015, GSU students traveled to Brazil, and in the summer
of 2016, another group visited South Africa.
Participation in these study trips helps
students and faculty broaden their horizons
and gain appreciation of how global forces are
influencings today’s businesses.
“I’ve worked in accounting firms and law firms; I’ve
run small businesses and worked in huge ones. I’ve
worked for nonprofits and government agencies, but
nothing, nothing, inspires me like teaching in front
of a classroom full of students — and the students
here at Governors State have an incredible hunger
for knowledge, and that only drives me to be the best
professor that I can be, in teaching, in research, and
in service to the community.”
William Kresse, MS, JD, CPA, CFF, CGMA, CFE, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Accounting Finance Management Information Systems
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“Two factors that initially attracted
me to Governors State University
were the affordability of the
program and the flexibility of
course scheduling. However, I
quickly came to recognize and
appreciate the accessibility of
the instructors: it’s incredibly
valuable and essential to student
success.”
Severin Konan
MS ’12
Majors & Degrees
Minors
Accelerated Professional
Accounting Program, B.S.
Accounting, B.S.
Business Administration, B.A.
Business and Applied Science, B.A.
Economics, B.A.
Manufacturing Management, B.A.
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Have you always wanted a career that makes someone’s life better?
Chicagoland is a great place to start a career in health and human
services. This is a world hub for medical technology, research, and
healthcare. Whether your goal is to start a career after graduating
with a bachelor’s degree or continue in one of the specialties
where a graduate degree is required, you will be prepared to make
someone’s life better.
Our newly renovated Science and Health Professions Wing is a $25
million investment in preparing our graduates to make seamless
transitions to practice, research, and administration by providing
learning environments fitted with state-of-the-market labs and
equipment.
Division of Health &
Human Services
Majors & Degrees
Communication Disorders, B.H.S.
Community Health, B.H.S.
GSU/Prairie State Nursing Pathway, B.S.N.
Health Administration, B.H.A.
R.N. to B.S.N*
Social Work, B.S.W.
Minors
Social Work
Addiction Studies
You’ll also graduate with real world experience because
every program includes an internship.
*This program is for prospective students who have obtained an associate degree in nursing prior to applying to GSU.
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“I am passionate about teaching my students how to become great leaders — not
only in the healthcare field, but also in
their communities. After all, what good is
knowledge if you aren’t able to share it with
others to make someone else’s life better?
In the classroom, it’s important that my
teaching style matches the learning styles
of my students in order help them be more successful. Keeping in
mind that not everyone learns in the same way, I have had to come
up with some really innovative ways to teach specific leadership
topics. It’s all worth the effort when I notice the sparkle in a
student’s eye when they finally ‘get it.’ For me, teaching is about
inspiring your students to reach beyond themselves, and being
open to joining them on their journey!”
“When my employer presented me
with the opportunity to return to
school for my bachelor’s degree, my
first and only choice was Governors
State. Here I have met many new
friends who are taking the journey
with me, and those friendships will
continue long after graduation. Every
single professor has been absolutely wonderful to learn from
and very understanding of my pressing work schedule. GSU
offers the flexibility in class schedules that I need. I will be
continuing my education into the Master’s Program here. GSU
will definitely be providing me the education I need to succeed
in my healthcare career.”
Lori Tison
Jennifer B. Groebner, Ed.D.
Director of the Undergraduate Health Administration Program
Health Administration Major
Bachelor’s – 2015
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FOUR STEPS TO FINANCIAL AID
Step 1: Apply for admission to Governors State
University, if you are not already an admitted student.
No financial aid can be processed until you are an
admitted student and your Social Security Number
(SSN) is on file in the Office of Admission.
Note: Admitted students who plan to apply for GSU
Foundation Scholarships should complete their
FAFSAs on or before February 1. For more information
about 2017 GSU Scholarships, visit: www.govst.edu/
scholarships.
Step 2: Apply for an FSA ID with the U.S. Department
of Education: https://fsaid.ed.gov. Students and
parents cannot apply for financial aid until they each
have their own FSA IDs. If you or your parents have an
FSA ID from a previous year, please use them. If you
have forgotten your FSA ID, the U.S. Department of
Education will help you retrieve it.
Step 4: Upon completion of your FAFSA, GSU’s
Office of Financial Aid will communicate with you via
your GSU email address with further instruction on
completing the financial aid process.
You must retain this FSA ID, as it is required to
complete the FAFSA each year and is required in order
to access to Student Loan Entrance Counseling and
Master Promissory Notes for Federal Student Loans.
Step 3: As soon as possible on or after October 1,
complete the 2017 – 18 Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is
used to determine eligibility for federal and state
financial aid.
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Make sure you work with the Office of Financial Aid to
complete the financial aid process before the first day
of class. This will enable you to meet the university
deadlines for tuition and fee payment.
If you plan to use Federal Student Loans, make sure
you have a plan for repaying them after graduation.
For more information about Federal Student Loans, visit:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/understand.
2016 – 17 ACADEMIC YEAR
(FALL AND SPRING TERMS)
A college education is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your future. Over a lifetime, a college
graduate will earn, on average, $830,000 more than a high school graduate* and 70 percent of today’s job openings
paying more than $15 an hour require a college degree. Add all of that to GSU’s affordable tuition and fees with our
focus on academic excellence, and the value of your investment becomes clear.
We know that making the investment in your future often requires financial aid. In fact, more than 82 percent of GSU
freshmen rely on some form of financial aid.
Annual Direct Costs
30 credit hours
(Based full-time, fall and spring semester enrollment 15 credit hours per semester)
Tuition ($272 per credit hour)
Mandatory Fees
$8,160
$2,356
Total Estimated Direct Costs
$10,516
On-Campus Housing
$5,558
(suite-style room)
Possible Financial Aid Sources
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Grant
Illinois MAP Grant Up to
Total Possible Grants
$5,815
$700
$3,998
$10,513**
Total Estimated Direct Costs (with housing) $16,074
Other Estimated Costs
Federal Student Loans (Dependent Students)
Books and Supplies
Personal Expenses
Meal Plan (Bronze Plan $500/semester)
Transportation (Commuter)
$1,700
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior and Senior
Federal Perkins Loans
$5,500
$6,500
$7,500
$2,000
Total Other Estimated Costs
$5,700
Student Employment
Federal Work Study
$3,000
**Eligibility for Federal and State Grants is based on your
family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
GSU offers a variety of other options to make paying for college more affordable:
In addition to federal and state grants (money that does not have to be repaid) and loans, GSU offers:
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GSU Foundation Scholarships
GSU Foundation Scholarships for Dreamers
GSU Merit Scholarships
GSU Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships
Federal work-study programs
Part-time employment (on- and off-campus)
Veteran’s Benefits
Visit www.govst.edu/scholarships for more information about GSU Scholarships.
*Federal Reserve Board of San Francisco Report, 2014
Important websites:
FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov
FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov
Illinois (ISAC) Scholarships: www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/
GSU Foundation Scholarships: www.govst.edu/scholarships
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NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY
Whether you are coming directly from community
college or returning to complete a degree program,
GSU is the university to finish what you started.
Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling
basis for most undergraduate programs. Deadlines
apply to select programs.
Admission Requirements
Success at GSU
With courses beginning at the junior undergraduate
level, GSU accepts qualified students with a minimum
2.0 GPA and in good academic standing from the last
attended school. Students are strongly encouraged
to complete an associate degree. However, students
who have completed at least 25 college semester
hours will be considered.* Selected programs have
additional admissions requirements.
Your educational experience at GSU will help you build
a foundation for success in your chosen major. You will
be prepared to excel in the classroom, in your career,
and in your future.
*Students with fewer than 25 credit hours are welcome to inquire about
transferring to GSU as a freshman.
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Visit www.govst.edu/tour to schedule a visit or call
708.534.4490 to speak to an admission counselor
today!
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, freshman are:
Required to attend GSU as a full-time student —
taking classes during the day
How to apply
1. Go to applynow.govst.edu
2. Create a GSU account.
3. Complete the online application.
4. Pay the $25 application fee online or submit an
application fee waiver.
5. Arrange to have all official college transcripts(s)
from schools (currently and/or previously
attended) sent to GSU.
6. Arrange to have your high school send an official
high school transcript to GSU (if you have earned
less than 25 college credits)
7. Arrange to have official standardized test scores
sent to GSU (if applicable)*:
School officials may send official documentation in one
of two ways:
U.S. mail:
Governors State University Admission Processing
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Email:
[email protected]
Important
Transcripts must be sent directly from your school to
GSU. If electronic transcripts are sent to you in error
by your school, please contact the school and request
for your official electronic transcripts to be sent
directly to GSU. If your previous school sends you a
paper version of your transcript, forward it to GSU in
the original unopened sealed envelope it came in (no
more than six months after receipt).
GSU ACT Code: 0807
All supplemental items must be received in order for
your application to be completed and reviewed for an
admission decision.
GSU SAT Code: 1028
International Students:
8. Submit offical Advanced Placement (AP)
Exam scores (if applicable)*.
9. Submit personal statement (optional).
10. Submit a $50 enrollment deposit on or before
May 1 for the fall semester enrollment or January
3 for spring semester enrollment.*
Credentials Evaluation: If you have completed
coursework outside of the U.S., a course by course
credential evaluation, by a NACES member, will be
required.
After your application has been processed, you will
receive a letter of notification from the Office of
Admissions with your admission decision.
*Only applicable to students with 24 college credits or less.
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MORE THAN 80 CLUBS TO
GET YOU INTO ACTION
Your college experience at GSU will transform the way you think, how
prepared you are for a career, your network of friends, and what fascinates
you. When you get involved in the GSU clubs, teams, societies, committees,
activities, and community service opportunities, you’ll see how we put big
ideas into action.
No matter what your interest, Student Life has a student club or program
to get you involved at GSU.
Here’s a sampling:
The Association of Latin America Studies (ALAS) was awarded Outstanding
Student Organization of the Year in 2016. This student organization
creates awareness of Latin-American culture with engaging educational
programs, leaders, and events.
Service and Leadership Seminar is a co-curricular certificate program for
incoming freshmen (not required to attend Smart Start) to enhance your
college experience. It is a weeklong experiential learning opportunity;
exploring other cultures, leadership and social issues.
The GSU Program Council works in conjunction with the GSU staff in
Student Life to create campus programs that are timely and meaningful.
GSUPC creates student events, promotes campus involvement, and
celebrates diversity as it represents student voices through programming.
The International Culture organization welcomes international and
domestic students to GSU. Students from a variety of backgrounds learn
more about cultures around the world, take advantage of opportunities to
promote global awareness, and get involved.
Rock the Vote! The GSU Student Senate works as deputy registrars,
helping hundreds across the campus community register, update their
registration, or request an absentee ballot.
Community Outreach includes Service Days, Alternative Spring Break, the
GSU Food Pantry, and community service programs.
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The GSU JAGUARS
Let your competitive spirit roar! The athletes of GSU are the heart of our new mascot — Jax the Jaguar.
With intercollegiate teams plus club and recreation teams – your college experience is everything you want it to be.
GSU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in the Chicagoland
Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC).
GSU Jaguar Intercollegiate Teams
•
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
•
Men’s and Women’s Golf
•
Women’s Volleyball
•
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Athletic Scholarships: GSU intercollegiate athletes can compete for a limited number of intercollegiate athletic
scholarships. Criteria: Head Coaches select athlete scholars based on three categories: athletic ability, academic
standards, and financial need.
If you are interested in becoming a student-athlete at GSU, please complete our Prospective Student-Athlete Interest
Form: www.govst.edu/gsu-recruit
Athletic and Recreation Center
The Athletic and Recreation Center has a 167,000 gallon Olympic-style lap pool, fitness classes, and strength and
conditioning equipment — all waiting to keep you fit.
GSU Recreational/Club teams:
•
Bowling
•
Soccer
•
Cricket
•
Dance/Cheer Team
•
Softball
•
Table Tennis
Want more information about GSU Athletics? Contact us by email, phone, or the internet:
Email address: [email protected] Phone: 708.534.4556 Web: www.gsujaguars.com
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VISIT GSU
Open Houses
Discover GSU at one of our Open House
Events. Use this opportunity to tour our scenic
campus, get your questions answered and
meet with representatives from Admissions,
Student Housing, Financial Aid, and from
the College of Arts and Sciences, College
of Business, College of Education, and the
College of Health
and Human Services.
Location: Hall of Governors
Online Registration:
www.govst.edu/openhouse
DATE
3/25/2017
7/15/2017
TIME
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Transfer Thursdays
If you have a 2.0 GPA* and have already
completed at least 25 college credit hours
or earned an associate degree, or are close
to it, Transfer Thursdays are perfect for
you! On Transfer Thursdays, you can visit
GSU, submit your completed application
and official transcript(s), and get your
admission decision all on the same day.
Location: Admissions Lobby
Online Registration:
www.govst.edu/TransferThursday
DATE
2/2/2017
2/16/2017
3/9/2017
3/23/2017
4/6/2017
4/20/2017
TIME
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
*Some programs require a higher GPA.
Questions? Send an email to: [email protected]
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PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
The investment in your college education pays off with the career you’re preparing to pursue.
Our Career Services team is here to help with everything from job boards to developing the resume that will
position you for the job you want.
• Customized workshops
Advantages:
• Hard copy materials in the office, electronic
• Career and Internship Fairs
resources, and guides on our website
• Annual Professional Image and Career Conference
• Career Resources Library located in the GSU
• Annual Etiquette Luncheon
Library for career exploration and job research
• Individual career counseling sessions
Career Services Contact Information:
• Interest inventories and assessments for career
Web: www.govst.edu/careerservices
exploration
Email: [email protected]
• Resume and cover letter critiques
Phone: 708.235.3974
• Job search strategies and interviewing skills
workshops
• Mock Interviews
• Off and on campus job and internship postings
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Transform Your Resume
and Your Leadership Skills
GSU students have the opportunity for hands-on
learning at the Washington Center. This is where
they spend summers or semesters in internships
in government, corporations, or non-profit
organizations. Plus, they take advantage of courses
and special programs at the Washington Center.
GSU interns at the Washington Center with Illinois Senior Senator
Dick Durbin (D) and student Shahenaz Ahmad (left) and student
Ricca Louissaint and Illinois Senator Mark Kirk (R) (right).
Jobs for
Jaguars
Jobs for Jaguars offers students an opportunity
to search for off-campus jobs, internships, and
on-campus student employment. Students earn money
to help with college expenses and gain valuable skills
to impress future employers.
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HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
Our on-campus student residence, Prairie Place, is
designed as a true living/learning community. Living on
campus is a great college experience.
This is no ordinary college dorm. It’s a state-of-the-art
residence that offers a living option that’s right for you:
•
Suite (room with roommate and shared bath with room
next door)
•
Two Bedroom Apartment (double occupancy bedroom —
with roommate)
•
Four Bedroom Apartment (single occupancy
bedroom)
•
Two Bedroom Apartment (single occupancy bedroom
— limited availability)
There are two community kitchens on each floor, and
there’s even an in-house classroom for meetings and
events. Experienced resident assistants live on each floor to
provide student support and assistance.
And you’ll find GSU faculty among your neighbors.
Discover housing options at: www.govst.edu/housing.
Call: 708.235.7110
Email: [email protected]
The GSU Meal Plan
Choose from:
The GSU Meal Plan offers you
maximum flexibility, value and
convenience while ensuring
you have money specifically
available for food and beverage
purchases at the GSU Café
and Prairie Place C-store, and
purchases made via your GSU
Eat Well on Campus App.
Gold: $1500/semester
Silver: $1000/semester
Bronze: $500/semester
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www.govst.edu/housing/MEALPLAN
MY GSU EXPERIENCE
“Faculty-inResidence
provides an
opportunity
for students to
connect with
faculty beyond
classroom, to
create unique
social interactions, and to simply
develop community in an academic
setting. Not to mention I enjoyed the
luxury of walking to work while living in
the country.”
“As a transfer
student from
a community
college, I built
very close
and personal
relationships
with some of
my freshmen
neighbors at Prairie Place. I really
enjoyed working hand in hand with
the resident assistants to get students
involved and develop school spirit. I
love being a Jaguar.”
Deborah James, PhD
Felice Kimbrew
Assistant Professor, Media Studies
Faculty in Residence at Prairie Place 2015
President of the Prairie Place Hall Council 2015
“Being an RA at
Prairie Place
gave me an
opportunity
to experience
firsthand all
the ways GSU
transforms
students’ lives.
Every day I got to observe and help
shape the culture being developed in
our resident community. I am glad I
was able to be a part of it.”
Charlé A. Williams
Resident Advisor, Prairie Place 2015
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ACCREDITATIONS
Academic excellence at Governors State University demands that we meet the
most rigorous standards. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and
our College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business.
But we go further than that. Every one of our programs either has earned or is seeking appropriate professional
accreditation, wherever that kind of accreditation exists and is recognized by the profession. Many cross lines
between colleges. Programs that do not have a recognized accrediting body are put through an intensive
external review by expert evaluators. Our students deserve nothing less than the highest academic standards.
Apply today at:
www.govst.edu/apply
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