Overview
Governors State University (GSU) was founded in 1969, originally as an upper-division institution with a primary focus of serving community college graduates pursuing baccalaureate degrees. During the five intervening decades, GSU has grown to become the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 6,000 students annually in 85 different bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. GSU features a highly diverse faculty and staff of roughly 1,000 employees that reflect the students and community we serve.
Regional / National Accreditation
USA - Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Professional Accreditation
USA-Higher Learning Commission (HLC)



Special Documents: Arizona State University Student Data Form
I-20 Issuance
After accepting admission offer, pay I-20 deposit to University. If Visa is denied, this deposit may/may not be refunded by the university. T/C

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILALE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Students should submit a new application for the next semester available to them. Log into your application portal and start a new application at apply.govst.edu/apply/. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that a deferral is not a guarantee of admission. It is the process of moving the application from one semester to another. The student will still need to go through the admissions process.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
GPA 2 2
TOEFL 80 80
IELTS 6 6
Duolingo 100 100
PTE 54 54
SAT N/A N/A
ACT N/A N/A
ESL N/A N/A
  Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Science
GPA 3 3 3
TOEFL 80 80 80
IELTS 6 6 6
Duolingo 110 110 110
PTE 54 54 54
GRE N/A N/A N/A
GMAT N/A N/A N/A
ESL N/A N/A N/A
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Anthropology and Sociology Bachelor of Arts
  • Biology - Bachelor of Science
  • Business Administration Bachelor of Arts
  • Chemistry - Bachelor of Science
  • Communication - Bachelor of Arts
  • Community Health - Bachelor of Health Science
  • Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts
  • Economics - Bachelor of Arts
  • English - Bachelor of Arts
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies - Bachelor of Arts
  • Health Informatics Program - Bachelor of Science
  • Information Technology - Bachelor of Science
  • Manufacturing Management - Bachelor of Arts
  • Mathematics Teacher Education - Bachelor of Arts
  • Political Science - Bachelor of Arts
  • RN to BSN Completion Program
  • Social Work - Bachelor of Social Work
  • Art - Bachelor of Fine Art
  • Biology - Bachelor of Science Teacher Education Concentration
  • Business and Applied Science Bachelor of Arts
  • Chemistry Teacher Education Bachelor of Science
  • Communication Disorders - Bachelor of Health Science
  • Computer Science - Bachelor of Science
  • Early Childhood Education - Bachelor of Arts
  • Elementary Education - Bachelor of Arts
  • English Teacher Education - Bachelor of Arts
  • Health Administration Program- Bachelors
  • History - Bachelor of Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts
  • Mathematics - Bachelor of Arts
  • Media Studies - Bachelor of Arts
  • Psychology - Bachelor of Arts
  • Social Sciences Teacher Education Bachelor of Arts
  • Theatre and Performance Studies - Bachelor of Arts
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Art 
  • Communication Disorders 
  • Criminal Justice 
  • Educational Administration 
  • Independent Film and Digital Imaging 
  • Occupational Therapy 
  • Psychology 
  • Studio Art 
  • Communication 
  • COUNSELING 
  • Early Childhood Education 
  • English 
  • Multicategorical Special Education 
  • Political and Social Justice Studies 
  • Social Work 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Accounting 
  • Analytical Chemistry 
  • Business Analytics 
  • Communication Media and Performance
  • Health Administration 
  • Health Informatics and Bioinformatics 
  • Mathematics 
  • Public Administration (MPA) 
  • Addictions Studies 
  • Biology 
  • Chemistry 
  • Computer Science 
  • Health Informatics 
  • Information Technology 
  • Nursing 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Business Administration 
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Analytics