Undergraduate - This application should be used to apply as a freshman or transfer student to earn your bachelor's degree.
Graduate - This application should be selected to apply to a masters or doctoral level program.
Non-Degree - This application should be used if you are only taking courses but do not plan to earn a degree at Governors State University (GSU). Note: Applicants who are not declaring a degree program are not eligible for financial aid.
Certificate Programs - Please submit either the undergraduate (for post-bachelorette) or graduate application based on the appropriate academic level. Information can be found online at: https://www.govst.edu/ProgramListing/
The following non-refundable application fees will be charged for processing applications to GSU:
Undergraduate - $25
Non-Degree - $25
Masters - $50
Doctoral - $75
You will be required to make a credit card payment at the end of your application.
The application fee is waived for applicants who are veterans of or on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. A copy of your DD214 is required.
Please submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities to: apotranscripts@govst.edu.
To complete the GovState Application, please create an account below:
We also accept the Common App:
The Common App platform allows freshman applicants to navigate your entire college application journey, including applying to multiple institutions, in one place:
