Welcome to Student Life
The mission of the Student Life Unit is to support and enhance a Governors State University education through student involvement in its programs, activities, clubs/organizations and services. Throughout, the staff is committed to observing and celebrating the ethnic and cultural diversity of the GSU community.
Emphasis is placed upon disseminating material and implementing initatives which provide opportunities and information for students to realize life long learning skills. Wellness, fitness, recreation, leadership, volunteerism, governance, media, and ethnic cultural observances are integral parts of Student Life events.
The staff strives to enable students to empower themselves through interaction in self-initiated or planned activities with fellow students, faculty members and staff. Thus, Student Life is predicated on principles in which the campus climate respects the rights of individuals and groups, encourages student success and insures outlets for personal and professional development.
Student Life is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support at Governors State University. To view the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support's mission and values, please click on the appropriate link:
We offer services and information related to:
- Clubs and organizations
- Special and sporting events tickets
- On campus events and activities
- Housing
- Student health insurance
- Student I.D. cards
- Student locker rental
- Recreation/Fitness Center membership
Student Life Forms and Calendar
Secretary of State Mobile Services
Governors State University students, faculty and staff as well as surrounding community members can renew their driver’s license or state ID card, purchase their annual vehicle license plate sticker, register to be an organ and tissue donor or conduct other transactions with the Secretary of State Mobile Services on campus. The Mobile Services Unit will be here on the following dates: September 1, 2009, January 5, 2010, and May 4, 2010.
The Mobile Services Unit will provide services from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors. Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks, cash, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards.
Shuttle Service
Free Shuttle Service between the GSU campus and selected University Park locations and the University Park Metra Station is now available. The GSU shuttle stop is located in front of the main entrance (D-Wing). For more information and the schedule, contact the Welcome Center at 708.534.4550.
Welcome Center Contact Information and Hours of Operation
Location: D1429
Telephone: 708.534.4550
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday*: Noon–4:30 p.m.
*Closed Spring/Summer Trimester
