Prepare Your Petition
File one petition for the term and program/major you wish to return. The information below can help you structure your petition letter.
| Introduction | 1. Address the reason for the petition Explain any unique or compelling circumstances that contributed to your academic journey. |
| Body | 1. Your plan for improvement What will you be doing differently to maximize your chances to achieve good academic standing? What is your plan for earning A’s and B’s at Governors State University? 2. Your plan for completion What steps have you taken to ensure that you can successfully pursue and complete your intended major? |
| Conclusion | 1. How do you envision a GSU degree helping you Talk to us about your vision and where you see yourself upon graduating. |
- 1. You can find the petition letter here.
- 2. Once you have completed the petition letter, download it, upload it to your application portal, or email it to: apotranscripts@govst.edu and we can upload it.
- 3. Await a new decision from the Office of Admissions, our petition committee needs to review your petition. This process can take up to two weeks or more depending on the program.
Please include your full name and or reference number with your email so that we can add this petition to the right file.