GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY

These guidelines are based on the most current information received, but can be subject to change by the transfer school. Therefore, any student planning to transfer should contact the transfer school about his/her program at College of DuPage. Transfer guides are available in both printed and website formats. Printed formats might not reflect the most current information. Please check the website at http://www.cod.edu/dept/regner/maintest.htm or contact the Counseling and Advising Services (SRC-2044).

TRANSFER INFORMATION

SPECIAL TRANSFER INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

ARTICULATION GUIDES

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

IAI GEN. ED. RECOMMENDATIONS 

Quarter to Semester Conversion Guide

"HOW TO READ THIS TRANSFER GUIDE"

With the start of the Fall, 2005 term College of DuPage will switch from a quarter to semester system. All the transfer guides will contain both quarter and semester course articulation information to assist students and faculty advisors during this transition phase. Quarter term classes have three digit course numbers, while semester course have Bolded four digit course numbers: For example, ENGLI 101 is a quarter course and ENGLI 1101 is a semester course. In the transfer guides, articulation tables will show a number of course articulation arrangements, for example:

The transfer guides are a valuable tool to assist students and faculty advisors with the transfer process. Given the complex nature of the articulation process should you have any questions regarding course equivalencies contact the College Articulation Office at 630/942.2500.

TRANSFER INFORMATION

Governors State University is a Participant in the IAI (General Education Core Curriculum and/or the Illinois Baccalaureate Majors' Curricula).

Transfer students to Governors State University should have completed 90 quarter hours of 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for admission. Students may apply for early admission after earning 80 quarter hours. Some majors require a higher minimum GPA than 2.0.

Governors State University accepts College of DuPage's A.A. and A.S. as satisfying Governors State University's general education requirements. Graduates from Illinois community colleges with transfer degrees will meet Governors State University's requirement. Completion of the IAI Core general education will also meet GSU's requirements.

An application for admission, along with official transcripts from the College of Dupage and any other college or university attended, must be submitted. Social work requires two letters of recommendation. Students must be in academic good standing at the last institution attended.

Governors State University has developed 40 plus program specific articulation agreements which are available in the College of DuPage's Counseling Center.

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SPECIAL TRANSFER INFORMATION

Transfer students who have completed the following general education course work are best prepared for transfer to Governors State University programs.

COD Students Summer, 1998 and after

Communications - 12 to 14 quarter hours

Mathematics - 5 to 10 quarter hours

COD Students Fall, 2003 and after

Effective Fall 2003, all newly admitted students including those admitted to the Board of Governors B.A. Degree program will be required to complete one of the following general education requirements:

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Governors State University offers 27 or more types of scholarships and awards. Some are based on academic excellence, some are major or goal specific, and others may have a need-based component. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at (708) 534-4480 for further information.

The College of Business and Public Administration offers evening courses on the College of Dupage campus. Contact the College of Business and Public Administration Advising Office for specific information (708) 534-4391.

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Admission to this program requires an AAS in a Technological field of 27 hours of technology course work.

For information on programs other than Accounting, Business, Public Administration or Business Technology, please contact the Office of Admissions.

IAI GEN. ED. RECOMMENDATIONS

Listed below are Illinois Articulation Initiative links for General Education and Lower Division Major course recommendations between College of DuPage and GSU.  It is extremely important to always check with your transfer school advisor regarding specific course selection and transfer issues.

To visit Governors State University, click here

For information about transferring to Illinois colleges and universities using the Illinois Articulation Initiative, click here

This page last edited on 03/28/06