Academic Support Resources

GSU Star is the system by which instructors and advisors can communicate with students as well as report attendance and academic progress.

About GSU Star: https://www.govst.edu/STAR/
GSU Star Log-in: https://govst.starfishsolutions.com/starfish-ops/support/login.html

GSU has advisors for all departments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

All appointments will be via telephone or other virtual methods until further notice; and if by telephone, we will call the number listed in the portal, unless another number is given. Please see the website below for information on how to schedule a session.

Academic Advising: https://www.govst.edu/advising/

The Writing Center provides students the resources necessary to become confident, effective writers and self-directed learners. This is accomplished through encounters with students that focus on organization, content development, argumentation, proper formatting, and citation in their written work. The Writing Center helps students at every stage of the writing process and encourages them to view writing as a craft they must master through revision, reading, and perspective. The goal of the Writing Center is to help students use writing as a skill that can inspire their lifelong learning, career advancement, personal fulfillment, and civic engagement.

Please see the website below for information on how to schedule a session.

Writing Center: https://www.govst.edu/writingcenter/

Through the Academic Resource Center, peer tutors are available to assist students in all first year math and science courses, as well as a number of elective and upper division courses.

Please see the website below for information on how to schedule a session.

Academic Resource Center: https://www.govst.edu/Academics/Services_and_Resources/Academic_Resource_Center/Academic_Enrichment/Math,_Statistics,_Science_and_Business_Tutoring/

The Registrar is where students register for classes, add/drop, apply for graduation, update official contact information, and receive transcripts.

Hours: Hours may vary, please access the registrar's website below
Email: RegOffice@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.4500
Website: https://www.govst.edu/registrar/

The Governors State University Bookstore managed by Follett, sells textbooks, GSU and Jaguar apparel, and other academic supplies.

Hours: Hours may vary, please access the bookstore's website below
Email: governors@bkstr.com
Phone: 708.534.4558
Website: https://www.govst.edu/bookstore/

What is Jaguar Circle:
Governors State has partnered with InScribe to create a new online space available to all General Studies students. This space will allow students to share knowledge, establish connections, and find answers to questions

How will Jaguar Circle be Accessessed:
Jaguar Circle will be in select courses in Blackboard. Students will click the link, InScribe Community, on the left side of the navigation. They may also access the community using this url: https://inscribe.education/main/govst/6754110229505337/home
Students are provisioned to the community through the LTI launch (going through Blackboard) or by signing in using their GSU Username and Password (Single Sign On).

Purpose of Jaguar Circle:
Jaguar Circle is an optional space for students to use to connect to information and each other. Jaguar Circle is not graded or mandatory to use.

Why Jaguar Circle and InScribe:
Communication is key and we are using this community as a place to open up additional pathways for students to find practical solutions, answers, and to connect with each other. Research has proven that students who participate in this type of space experience greater feelings of belonging and have improved outcomes.

Moderation of Jaguar Circle:
Student Success coaches and a few staff members will help monitor the space to ensure it is a safe, inclusive environment. This space is meant for students to connect and help each other.