Office of Admission College Advisors: Governors State University and Student Recruitment: * Rosetta Gibson, Elementary Education * Carol Cortilet-Albrecht, Ed.D., Assistant VP College of Education of Enrollment Services and Registrar [email protected]; 708.534.7897 [email protected]; 708.534.4579 * Lisa Hendrickson, Advising Coordinator * Sharon Evans, Ed.D., Interim Director of College of Arts and Sciences Admission [email protected]; 708.534.3085 TRANSFER NEWS [email protected]; 708.534.3148 * Maya Hightower, Psychology * Bill Craig, Ph.D., Associate Director of College of Education Admission [email protected]; 708.534.4573 [email protected]; 708.534.4492 * Shavron Kelley, Health Administration, W I N T E R 2 0 0 9 * Noreen Heidelberg, Interim Assistant Social Work, Communication Disorders Director of Admission College of Health and Human Services [email protected]; 708.235.7606 [email protected]; 708.534.4923 Governors State University Quick Facts Governors State University is the only public upper-division * Jennifer Finn, Assistant Director of Admission * Linda McCann, Nursing [email protected]; 708.534.7059 College of Health and Human Services university in . GSU serves the needs of community [email protected]; 708.534.4035 * Jose Reyes, Transfer Coordinator college graduates, transfer students, and other returning adult [email protected]; 708.534.4494 * John Powers, Early Childhood Education and commuting students who have the equivalent of two College of Education * Latonia Richmond, Office Support or more years of college-level work. For a listing of GSU’s [email protected]; 708.534.6363 Specialist undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, visit [email protected]; 708.534.4490 * Pam Stipanich, Business and Public www.govst.edu/degree. Administration College of Business and Public Administration Governors State University is the most affordable public [email protected]; 708.534.4391 university in Illinois. Undergraduate students who enroll full- * Robin Sweeney, Undeclared Students and time for two trimesters at Governors State University for the Students with Disabilities 2008-2009 academic year will pay less than $6,000 in tuition [email protected]; 708.235.3968 and fees. This cost is unmatched by any other public university in Illinois. Financial Aid: A 2008 survey of institutions of higher education, conducted * Freda Whisenton-Comer, Director of by U.S. News and World Report, indicated that in the Midwest, Financial Aid [email protected]; Governors State University’s master’s degree programs have 708.534.4480 been ranked second in the category of most diverse student population among public universities. GSU ranked third in Governors the category of most diverse student population among all State institutions in the Midwest that offer graduate programs. University www.govst.edu/admission Counselor Day as well as educational incentives for good grades and Instant Decision Day-An Undergraduate Open House Governors State University will be hosting a Com- graduation are also available. The current economy crisis

munity College Counselor Day on Friday, March is impacting the CRCP program and causing hiring at Undergraduate students who are thinking about transcripts (official or unofficial) will know if they 20, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Governors State UPS to be significantly low. Therefore, the employment attending Governors State University are invited have been admitted to Governors State University. University hosts this annual event to help inform aspect of the program cannot be considered at this time. to Instant Decision Day on Saturday, April 4, 2009, These students will also have the opportunity to our community college partners about updates to However, we expect students to be able to apply for the from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will offer pro- meet with program advisors to learn more about our programs and services. Counselors will have program again soon. For more information, please con- spective students the opportunity to receive an their field of interest and the courses they will the opportunity to meet GSU program advisors and tact the Office of Career Services at 708.534.3974. admission decision on the spot! Interested students need to take. Students who are admitted will also faculty and learn more about the transferability of should bring their transcripts with them for review leave with all of the information they need to reg- courses, core-course recommendations, scholarships, by admission staff and program advisors. Before ister for Spring/Summer 2009 courses within days GSU Scholarship and other information that will facilitate community they leave the event, students who have their of the event. college graduates’ transition to Governors State. For Community College Honors Scholarship Governors State University has a Community College registration and program information please contact Honors Scholarship available annually to one student Jose Reyes, Transfer Coordinator at 708.534.4449 or from each of the following colleges: College of DuPage, [email protected] or Dr. Sharon Evans, Interim Direc- Kankakee Community College, Moraine Valley Com- tor of Admission, at 708.534.3148 or munity College, Olive Harvey College, Daley College, [email protected]. ,

Kennedy King College, Admission , Prairie Application Fees State College, and South Saturday, April 4 Governors State Uni- Suburban College. Ap- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. GSU Main Campus versity charges a non- plications are accepted refundable application from May 1 through fee of $25 for under- June 30. For additional graduate applications, information contact the $50 for a graduate ap- Office of Financial Aid at plications, and $75 for 708.534.4481. doctoral applications.

Teacher Quality Enhancement Scholarship Campus Visits Coming to a The College of Education offers full scholarships for Location Near You qualified applicants or currently enrolled students in The Governors State University recruitment calen- the Bachelor of Arts degree program seeking a teaching dar is now accessible on the GSU website. Visit www. certificate in secondary education programs in biol- govst.edu/apply and click on the Recruitment Calen- ogy, chemistry, English, and mathematics. To date, GSU dar link to find out when and where GSU represen- has partnered with Bloom Township, District 206; Rich tatives will be visiting. Walk-ins and appointments Township, District 227; and Crete-Monee, District 201- on campus are always welcome. Call 708.534.4490 U. The TQE Grant provides scholarships for qualified for more information. applicants and real world classroom teaching experienc- es, microteaching, and mentoring. For additional more Chicagoland Regional College Program information contact 708.534.4587 or 708.534.6975 or Governors State University is now participating in visit www.govst.edu/tqe. the Regional College Program (CRCP) Important Transfer Information with the United Parcel Service (UPS). Students Tuition Waivers Governors State University and many of the com- Governors State university website at www.govst. enrolled in designated programs who participate The College of Business and Public Administration munity colleges in the state of Illinois have de- edu/articulation. Jose Reyes is the Transfer Co- in CRCP will be employed at the UPS facility in (CBPA) offers a tuition waiver program. CBPA students veloped articulation agreements to help students ordinator at Governors State University. He can Hodgkins, Illinois. In addition to paying students for can earn tuition waivers for service, peer advising, and make a seamless transfer from their community be contacted at [email protected] if you have any their work at UPS, the program pays for tuition, fees, merit scholarships. For more information visit www. college to the university. These guides are on the questions. and books. Additionally, gas cards or bus passes for govst.edu/cbpa/tuitionwaiver or contact the CBPA Advis- travel to and from school, a monthly housing stipend ing Office at 708.534.4391.