We are honored to welcome you into the GSU family and assist you in reaching your academic goals.
Whether you are a veteran, survivor, dependent, or service member, you bring a wealth of experience to your college career and enrich the experience of those you contact. Visit our Veterans page to see all the resources we have to support your success at GSU.
Ready to Apply?
Complete your application online now at: https://apply.govst.edu/apply/
Freshman admissions is for fall or spring only, no summer admissions*. Transfer program admit for fall, spring and summer semesters. Graduate check the catalog for appropriate entry terms by major based on academic program.
Prepare for Course Registration
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After completing the application process, please follow these steps to prepare for course registration:
- Upon
admission, you will receive an e-mail with your login to the MyGSU
student portal.
- Please
contact your advisor to arrange an appointment. Your advisors information can be found within the myGSU portal or on your admission letter viewable in your application portal.
- Use
the MyGSU portal to register for courses
Veterans Education Assistance
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In honor of your service, GSU accepts a wide variety of education benefits. Whether you are a veteran, survivor, dependent or servicemember, be sure to read on to see all that is available to you. You'll also find important information for veterans on the websites of the Illinois Student Assistance Commissionand the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Also be sure to visit our Veterans page to see all the resources we have to support your success at GSU.
If you have questions about your education benefits, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at veterans@govst.edu or 708-235-7597.
Resources for Active Duty Military
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Our School of Extended Learning provides assistance to active duty military in the form of distance learning courses. Service members have the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree by combining their military academic credit with previously completed college credit.
For more information, please visit the Office of Continuing Education.
*Honorably discharged veterans are welcome to apply for freshman admission in either the fall or spring semester.