Student Support Services

The Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) is open and we are here for you. The ODOS is open during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and is working on creative solutions to offer our services remotely for students. Specific services include: the GSU4U student assistance program, reviewing Emergency and Medical Leave requests, responding to student complaints and non-academic grievances, and holding students accountable to the University’s Community Standards. Please review our website for more information about our services. If you have questions, please e-mail deanofstudents@govst.edu or call 708.235.7595.

The Office of the Dean of Students is currently operating remotely in light of COVID-19 mitigation efforts but will remain available Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you need assistance, please call 708-235-7595 or e-mail deanofstudents@govst.edu. We will respond to your message as quickly as possible. If this is an emergency, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 708-534-4900 or call 911

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Email: deanofstudents@govst.edu
Phone: 708.235.7595
Website: https://www.govst.edu/DOS/

While the Office of Career Services is still available for in-office appointments, please know we can also provide career counseling over the phone and via Blackboard Collaborate. We are also happy to provide resume critiques via email. If you would like to have your resume reviewed, you may email your resume to career@govst.edu for feedback. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 708-235-3974.

Please email career@govst.edu and a counselor will contact you to schedule an appointment. If you would like to have your resumé reviewed, you may email your resumé to career@govst.edu for feedback. Our staff will be available remotely Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will respond to your message as quickly as possible.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Email: career@govst.edu
Phone: 708.235.3974
Website: https://www.govst.edu/careerservices/

The GovState Counseling and Wellness Center is open with full services: Counseling sessions are still available. If you are sick, please do not come to the office. Telephone counseling check-ins (15-30 minutes) are strongly encouraged if you are sick or concerned about having face-to-face sessions. Please contact us at 708-235-7334 to schedule an appointment.

Hours: Hours may vary
Phone: 708.235.2114
Website: https://www.govst.edu/Campus_Life/Counseling_and_Wellness_Center/

The goal of the Financial Aid office is to assist students and their families to help create a comprehensive aid award that fits a student's unique circumstances by securing the resources necessary to fund their education.

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

Hours: Hours may vary
Email: faid@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.4480
Website: https://www.govst.edu/financial-aid/

GovState provides several resources for new students, including orientation and academic advising.

New Student Programs: https://www.govst.edu/newstudentprograms/

GSU provides several resources for international students, such as application materials, obtaining initial I-20/DS-2019, International University Partner Students, Intensive ESL Program, and Honors College.

International Students: https://www.govst.edu/international-students/

GSU4U is an initiative to strengthen support for student success. GSU4U connects students facing personal difficulties, such as food and housing insecurity, to campus and community resources. We are dedicated to assisting all students, no matter how serious or small the situation may seem.

GSU4U: https://www.govst.edu/gsu4u/

Following its obligations under Title IX and state law, GovState has adopted and implemented a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy that lays out the foundations of GovState’s Title IX compliance program.

Title IX: https://www.govst.edu/TitleIX/