ESL Current Students

This is our current Student Handbook for the 2018-2019 Academic Year. It details a variety of helpful information for our current students, including services available to assist current students, contact information for ESL Program staff and faculty, and more.

ELLC Payment Policy: 

1. ELLC students will be responsible for $5,500 tuition on the first day of the semester, and
2. Students are responsible to make a full payment by the 4^th day of the classes or make a payment plan with GSU Business Office.

ELLC Refund Policy: 

1. 100% refund will be issued If withdrawn by the end of the first week of the class,
2. 50% refund will be issued if withdrawn by the end of the 2^nd week of class, and
3. No refund will be issued after 2^nd week. 

MyGSU is your main portal to all of the tools you need for success at Governors State University. It contains access to your student email, BlackBoard, news about current events on campus, and more. Be sure to click this link to view your MyGSU page.

BlackBoard allows students to complete and submit assignments online, and is an essential component of coursework in the ESL Program. Be sure to check BlackBoard regularly if you are a current student.

The Office of International Services can assist International Students on a variety of issues. It also holds many events and off-campus excursions for International Students throughout the semester, so be sure to contact this department during your attendance with the English Language Learning Center.

Governors State University offers a Shuttle Bus Service with the GSUXpress. The GSUXpress makes regular trips between the University Housing units, local Metra train station, and local area Walmart stores. More information can be found on the GSUXpress site.

Governors State University offers a diverse array of facilities and programs for current students to utilize including on-campus dining, bookstore, athletic center, and more. More information can be found on our Campus Life page.

Governors State University's ESL Program has an Instagram page, which regularly updates with news and photos from our program activities. Please visit our Instagram for reminders and updates on our program's events.