Governors State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
3,178

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
32%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

Governors State University is the only public university in Chicago’s rapidly growing south suburban area, serving approximately 6,000 students during the course of a year. GSU provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse life-long learners. GSU's high-quality educational programs are enhanced by its commitment to maintaining and increasing accessibility to its students and the community. At its founding on July 17, 1969, Governors State University embodied the most optimistic vision of the 1960s. It believed in its students and their ability to learn and succeed. So it took a deliberate step away from the “establishment” and forged opportunity through experimentation.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,269
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,909
Transfer Students	1,006
Programs	57 Programs
Courses	1,811 Courses
Equivalencies	266 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	62%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$4,897
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	77%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,631

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Financial Aid is a student service that exists to help you finance your education. Our mission is to service the financial needs of GSU students by assisting students in obtaining the financial resources necessary to cover educational expenses.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes, Governors State University is a transfer-friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	Rolling Admission
Spring	Rolling Admission

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission consideration is a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges is required.
SAT Scores:

The submission of official standardized test scores is not required for transfer admission consideration.
Letters of Recommendation:

Governors State University does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
Essay:

You may be asked to submit an essay or personal statement with your application.
Application Fee:

There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

You may be asked for a personal interview.
Other Requirements:

Some programs have application procedures that differ from the normal admission process.
Apply Here:

www.govst.edu/apply/t_apply.aspx?id=38558&libID=43160

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Most college level credits from a regionally accredited college or university will transfer as long as the general rule, a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is met.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must earn 24 credits at Governor's State to earn your bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Governors State Transfer Policy.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

Transfer Agreements:

GSU has agreements with many area community colleges that help ensure proper transfer of course.