Freshman Admissions
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Requirements
Freshman applicants to Governors State University must provide an official high school transcript or GED, have an unweighted GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have earned fewer than 24 college credits. Applicants can also submit their official ACT and SAT scores, but it is not required to apply.
Additional information about university admission policies can be found below.
College Credit Hours
To enroll as a freshman at GovState, you must have earned fewer than 24 college credit hours since earning a high school diploma or earning a GED.
GPA
Applicants are required to have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Transcripts
All applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts or GED. Students with college credits are also required to submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
Transcripts can be sent to the Admissions Office.
ACT/SAT Scores
ACT and SAT scores are optional for GSU admission. To submit scores for consideration, use GovState's ACT School Code (1028) or GovState's SAT School Code (0807).
Official scores can be sent to the Admissions Office.
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Application Process
Applying to Governors State University as a freshman starts with an online application and an application fee. You'll need to send in your official high school transcripts, and meet the minimum GPA requirement. ACT and SAT scores are optional to submit.
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There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Students who meet low-income guidelines may submit an Undergraduate Application Fee Waiver Request Form and send it electronically to admission@govst.edu.
All applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts to Governors State University. Students with college credits are also required to submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
International applicants are required to have their official transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
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:
apotranscripts@govst.edu
Remember: Your application is not complete until official transcript(s) from all of your previously attended institutions have been received.
Document Retention
Please note that all documents submitted to Governors State University for admission purposes become the property of the university. Documents will not be released to students nor will they be forwarded to other educational institutions or agencies.
Once all required admission documents have been received, your application will be processed.
Students who have applied by the early decision deadline of November 1 will be notified by December 1 of their admission decision. Completed applications received after November 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and students should expect an admission decision within 3-5 business days. You will be notified of your decision by way of letter or email from the Office of Admission.
Please be sure to read your letter of admission carefully. It will include important information about next steps at Governors State University.
Contact the Office of Admissions by email at admission@govst.edu or by phone at 708.534.4490 with questions.
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Important Dates & Deadlines
To make sure your college application goes smoothly, keep track of all the deadlines. Staying up-to-date will help you avoid missing any important dates regarding your college application.
Spring Semester
December 1
Preferred Application Deadline
January 2
Enrollment Deposit Due
Fall Semester
November 15
Priority Application Deadline
April 1
Preferred Application Deadline
Extended to June 1 or until space is no longer available in the Freshman class.
Enrollment Deposit Due
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Contact Admissions
- Office of Admissions
- Governors State University
- 1 University Parkway, University Park, 60484
- 708-534-4490
- admission@govst.edu