Governors State University

Governors State University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Governors State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Governors State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Governors State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 17% of students who start college at Governors State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Governors State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Governors State University?

Governors State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Governors State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Governors State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Governors State University

When choosing a major, Governors State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Governors State University.Governors State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Governors State University false.Governors State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Governors State University

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Does Governors State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Governors State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Governors State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Governors State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Governors State University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Governors State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Governors State University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Governors State University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Governors State University.

Does Governors State University Require Internships?

🟨 Governors State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Governors State University

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Governors State University Library

The main library on campus is the Governors State University Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Governors State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Governors State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Governors State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Governors State University has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Governors State University include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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