• The Academic Catalog

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    The academic catalog is your source for specific requirements for the program to which you are applying. Please be sure to check the catalog for details.

  • Complete an Application

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    For your convenience, you can complete an application online for the majority of our undergraduate, undecided, non-degree and graduate programs. Be sure to check for any variances in the application process for the program you are interested in. Apply here to complete the transfer undergraduate application. RN to BSN students should apply here.

  • Submit the Application

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    Submit your application with the $25 application fee to avoid any processing delays.

    RN to BSN applicants submit your application through Nursing CAS with a $35 application fee to avoid any processing delays.

  • Submit Supplemental Materials

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    Many programs require the submission of supplemental materials. The academic catalog lists supplemental materials required for each program.

    The application process for some programs varies from the normal admission process. If you are applying to one of these programs, please follow the admission procedures included in the program's supplemental admission materials.

  • Submit Official Transcripts

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    Online
    Submit electronic official transcripts to: apotranscripts@govst.edu

    By Mail
    Send hard copies of official transcriptions to:

    Governors State University - Admission Processing
    1 University Parkway
    University Park, IL 60484

    Important: Transcripts must be sent directly from your previous school to GSU. If electronic transcripts are sent to you in error, return them to your previous school and request that they be sent directly to GSU. If your previous school sends you a paper version of your transcript, forward it to GSU unopened, in the sealed envelope that it came in.

  • Evaluation & Processing

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    Please allow two weeks for evaluation and processing after the application transcript(s) and all required supplemental documents have been received. Some programs have application deadlines. If your program has an application deadline, the evaluation process may take longer than two weeks. You will be notified once a decision has been made.

  • Additional Requirements

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    Be sure to include:

    • GRE/GMAT and other test scores (when applicable)
    • Credentials Evaluation (If you have completed course work outside of the USA, a course by cours credential evaluation, by a NACES member will be required).
  • Letter of Admission Decision

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    After your application has been processed, you will receive a letter from the Office of Admission with your admission decision.