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How to Apply

Your application to GovState is quick, easy, and free. Some programs may have supplemental documents and/or application deadlines. You can also find more information in the academic catalog.

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Jaguar Transfer Credit Evaluator

Thinking about transferring to GovState? The Jaguar Transfer Credit Evaluator is a tool to help transfer students see how their previous college coursework and exams contribute to their degree at GovState! The process is quick, easy, and even provides next steps for transferring.

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Resources for Transfer

 
Dual Degree Program

Dual Degree Program

Starting your journey at one of our community college partner institutions? Join our Dual Degree Program!

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Transfer Guides

GovState has agreements with many community colleges that help ensure your courses are transferred properly.

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Pre-Admissions Appointments

Talk one-on-one with an admissions specialist to learn how to become a freshman, transfer, or graduate student at GovState.

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Illinois Articulation Initiative

GovState is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative, which allows students to follow a general education core curriculum that transfers smoothly from over 100 participating schools into all of our undergraduate programs.

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Policies

Learn more about all policies related to the academic degree programs, from admission to graduation.

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Credit for Prior Learning

You may be able to earn college credit for previous experience and skills you have mastered outside a traditional college setting via our Credit for Prior Learning program.

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Funding Your Education

Complete Your FAFSA

Scholarship Universe

AIM HIGH for Transfers


Visit Us

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Campus Tours

Learn more about our campus in-person or virtually.

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Open House

Discover the university, the admissions process, ways to fund your education.

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Transfer Thursdays

Attend one of our Transfer Thursdays to get your instant admission decision.

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