Journey Days
Congratulations on choosing Governors State University as the destination to complete your Bachelor's Degree!
Orientation will be your first step to familiarizing yourself with the campus and connecting with the university community.
Please Note: Orientation is mandatory for all transfer students. To access the orientation website, go to the myGovState portal and click the "ORIENTATION" button. You should still plan to meet with your advisor
Fall 2026 Journey Days: August 19 & 20, 2026
The time has come for you to explore your university home for Journey Days!
During this session, you will:
- Meet leadership and staff
- Learn about campus resources
- Make friends among peers
- See your new and beautiful campus
- Receive information to obtain GovState survival tools
In order to attend, you must have: fully completed SOAR Orientation and met with your Academic Advisor to register for courses.
If you have not attended SOAR Orientation, please arrive early to complete your requirements.
*Students can check-in starting at 8:15 a.m. with the program ending at 3:00 p.m.
Journey Days August 19 & 20, 2026
Please note, students must attend both days.
If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, let us know! You can contact the Office of New Student Programs at nsp@govst.edu.