Freshmen Orientation

During New Student Orientation, incoming freshmen students will have the opportunity to learn about the various resources and services GovState offers. Students and their families will have a chance to discover the various opportunities provided at GovState including involvement in student organizations, volunteer opportunities, support services, and many other aspects of being a GovState student. 

 Additional information on orientation can be found on our virtual platform.

Virtual Orientation Provides Information On:

• Welcome from Leadership
• Campus Tours
• Technology
• Academic Advising
• Academic Support Programs
• Student Support Programs
• Financial Support
• Community Standards
• Student Life
• Student Success
• Connects You with an Advisor to Schedule Classes
• Math and Writing Assessments***

Math and Writing Assessments*** 
Prior to class registration, students may be asked to take a Math and/or English placement assessment.  Information can be found at placement assessments.

If you have any questions, please contact New Student Programs at nsp@govst.edu.

Let's Get Ready to R.O.A.R. (Resources, Orientation, Advising, and Registration All new freshmen to GovState are required to attend our R.O.A.R. Freshman Orientation program. R.O.A.R. will focus on giving you all the important information you need to become a GovState Jaguar including a focus on resources, orientation, advising, and registration. Students and their families will have a chance to discover the various opportunities provided at GovState including involvement in student organizations, volunteer opportunities, support services, and many other aspects of being a GovState student.

To RSVP for an event that works best for your schedule, visit: https://apply.govst.edu/portal/roar.

Students admitted for Fall 2024 should check back soon for available dates.

If you have any questions, please contact New Student Programs at nsp@govst.edu.

• Submit final high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions

• Submit immunization records online to MedProctor. More information can be found in the Registrar's Office, C-1300

• Consider living in Prairie Place and submit a housing application

• Explore campus dining and purchase a meal plan

• Check your financial aid status through your MyGSU Portal
  
  • Complete entrance counseling
  • Complete your Master Promissory Note
   
• Set up a tuition payment plan

• Check the GovState Foundation for any scholarships for which you may qualify

• Check your class schedule and contact advising@govst.edu about making any changes

• Purchase or rent your books from the GovState Bookstore