Graduate Admissions
Advance your career at Governors State University, where flexible graduate programs, expert faculty, and real-world experiences empower you to lead in your field and achieve your next level of success.
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Application Process
Ready to advance your career? Applying to Governors State University is simple:
- Apply Online: Complete the digital application and pay the fee.
- Submit Transcripts: Send your official transcripts to Admissions.
- Check Requirements: Meet the specific criteria for your chosen major.
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A non-refundable $50 application fee is required at the time of application.
Please note that certain degree programs may have additional fees.
All applicants submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to the Office of Admissions.
International applicants are required to have their official transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Visit www.naces.org/
members.html to search for an evaluation service provider.
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.
At GovState, many of our Master and Doctoral degree programs require additional documents and credentials to be considered for admissions. Please refer to your desired degree program for any special admissions requirements.
Evaluation and Processing
All application materials must be in by the deadline or your application will not be reviewed. Please check with your academic program for a timeline of the admission process. You will be notified by US Mail once a decision has been made.
Letter of Admission Decision
After your application has been processed, you will receive a letter from the Office of Admissions with your admission decision.
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University Admission Requirements
To join a graduate program at Governors State University, applicants must meet our general university standards alongside any specific criteria required by their chosen major.
General University Criteria
Before your term of enrollment begins, you must meet the following baseline requirements:
- Earned Bachelor’s Degree: You must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or be on track to complete it prior to your first semester).
- Good Academic Standing: You must be in good standing at the last institution you attended.
- Official Transcripts: You must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities to the Office of Admissions.
Program-Specific & Supplemental Requirements
Because graduate admissions vary by field, you must also satisfy the unique requirements of your specific college or department. Depending on your program, you may be required to submit supplemental materials such as:
- Standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT)
- Professional or academic letters of recommendation
- A personal statement or statement of purpose
- An updated professional resume or CV
Next Step: Check your individual program's degree page to review exact deadlines, GPA thresholds, and the specific checklist of supplemental materials required for your major.
Additional information about university admission policies can be found below.
Graduate Studies
Applicants applying for a graduate program must satisfy the requirements for their specific major, which may include college-wide and/or major-specific criteria.
Optional Test Scores
Refer to your degree program requirements if any additional test scores are needed to complete your application.
GMAT/GRE: When applicable use the school code 1263.
Academic Standing
Applicants must have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Transcripts
All applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to the Office of Admissions.
Transcripts can be sent to apotranscripts@govst.edu or the Admissions Office.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Don't WaitNever miss an important date. To ensure your college application goes smoothly, keep a close eye on our upcoming deadlines.
For the most up-to-date schedule, please contact the Office of Admissions.
- Addictions Studies
- July 30th for Fall
- November 20th for Spring
- April 15th for Summer
- Communication, Media, and Performance
- August 1st for Fall
- December 1st for Spring
- Communication Disorders
- January 15th
- Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- March 15th for Fall
- August 15th for Spring
- Health Administration
- May 31st for Fall
- November 15th for Spring
- Nursing
- May 1st for Fall
- October 1st for Spring
- Occupational Therapy
- October 31st for Summer
- Political and Social Justice Studies
- June 1st for Fall
- November 1st for Spring
- Social Work
- Priority deadline is December 15th
- Final deadline is March 15th
- School Psychology - Education Specialist Degree
- Application review begins February 15th
- Final deadline is June 30th
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- January 15th
- Interdisciplinary Leadership
- March 1st
- Nursing Practice
- May 1st
- Physical Therapy
- October 15th
- Occupational Therapy
- October 1st
Contact Admissions
- Office of Admissions
- Governors State University
- 1 University Parkway, University Park, 60484
- 708-534-4490
- admission@govst.edu
