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GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY PROFILEGovernors State University (GSU) offers majors andcourses to students at all levels, from undergraduatethrough doctoral programs. GSU is also committed toserving community college graduates, transfer students,returning adults and commuting students as they pursuetheir education and career goals.*Freshman admits are required to participate in a uniquelearning community that requires full time attendance withcoursework largely taking place between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00p.m. Monday-Friday. Freshmen are admitted for the fall andspring semesters.Students have several options for pursuing a bachelor’sdegree at GSU. They can apply to begin their degreeprogram as a freshman, transfer to GSU after completingcoursework at another institution, continue their educationat GSU after a delay, or enroll in the Dual Degree Program.The Dual Degree Program enables students enrolledfull time in one of GSU’s 17 partner community collegesto complete their associate degree and enroll at GSU tocomplete their bachelor’s degree.TransfersFor academic year 2020-2021, a minimum of 24 semesteror 36 quarter hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or an AAor AS degree from a regionally accredited institution andgood standing at the last institution attended are required.Students not meeting the above criteria may petition foradmission under certain circumstances. Specific majorshave established selective criteria above the universityminimum. Refer to the Governors State University Catalogfor specific major criteria. GSU has rolling admission formost undergraduate programs. However, specific deadlinedates for the fall, spring and summer semesters arepublished in the GSU Catalog.GSU offers 34 bachelor’s degree programs, withassociated majors and minors, in liberal arts, sciences,education, business, and health sciences; 24 master’sdegree and 5 doctoral degree programs.ENROLLMENT: Fall 2019Undergraduate 3,163Graduate 1,491Non-Degree 107Total 4,761ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONapplynow.govst.eduApplication fee: 25FreshmenThis classification is for students who are currentlyattending high school or have graduated from high schoolbut never attended college or have less than 24 semesterhours from a regionally accredited institution. Specialconsideration will be applied when considering militaryveterans, international students, home school students, andGED earner applicants.Requirements-Applicants must:1. Have graduated or will graduate from high school with aminimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.2. Have earned a minimum ACT composite of 19 orminimum SAT Total score of 9803. Must meet the minimum high school subjectrequirements of 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and2 years of Elective Academic Units.4. Applicants are required to submit official high schooltranscript(s) and official ACT or SAT score reports (ifyounger than 21 years old), or official GED. Final highschool transcripts must be submitted after graduating orfreshman applicants will be unable to begin courses.Priority Application Deadline is November 1ESTIMATED ANNUAL TUITIONIn-State 12,616Tuition & Fees 1Room & Board 2 7,102Total 19,718Out-of-State 21,930 7,102 29,032Notes1For 30 semester hours2Semi Suite – double occupancy style option with basicmeal planFINANCIAL AIDgovst.edu/FinancialAidFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.February 1 is the priority deadline.John Perry, Director of Financial Aid, (708) s State University offers a wide variety of merit,need based and talent scholarships. To be most competitivefor these scholarship opportunities, students are encouragedto apply for admission during our early application period ofSeptember 1 to November 1.

CAMPUS VISITSgovst.edu/visit-usThe Office of Admission and Student Recruitment is openMonday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m Thursday,8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.;and the second and fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Noon.Admissions counselors are available by appointment onMonday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, 9a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Open Houses 2020-2021Saturday, October 10, 2020Saturday, November 14, 2020Saturday, March 20, 2021Wednesday, April 28, 2021Saturday, June 12, 2021Saturday, July 24, 2021FAFSA Completion WorkshopsIn preparation for the 2020-2021 FAFSA season beginningOctober 1st, GSU is hosting workshops on the followingdates:October 4,11,18,25November 1,8,15,22December 6,13FAFSA workshops questions can be e-mailed tofaid@govst.eduUNDOCUMENTED s/Diversity is a core value at Governors State University, andwe welcome all applicants regardless of citizenship status.Undocumented students, with or without Deferred Action forChildhood Arrivals (DACA), who apply to Governors StateUniversity are treated identically to any other U.S. citizen orpermanent resident.HOUSINGgovst.edu/housingPrairie Place, GSU's first student residence facility, willaccommodate 296 students with a mix of suites andapartments. Off-campus housing is available in the area aswell. Information is available from the Office of Student Life.ADMISSIONS STAFFPaul McGuinness, Associate VP for 308Lise Schneider, Director of Admissionslschneider@govst.edu708.534.7059Tiffani Robertson, Associate Director of Admissionstrobertson3@govst.edu708.534.4037Kelvin Yarrington, Associate Director of Admissions lice King, Assistant Director of Admissions Processingcking@govst.edu708.534.7272Noreen Heidelberg, Admissions Counselornheidelberg@govst.edu708.235.7606Craig Berry, Admissions Counselorcberry@govst.edu708.534.4492Jessica Specht, Director Dual Degree .edu/admissionsOffice of Admissions1 University ParkwayUniversity Park, Illinois 60484(708) 534-4490admission@govst.eduFax: (708) 534-1640ACT Code: 1028SAT Code: 0807FAFSA Code: 009145

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY PROFILEFounded in 1857, Illinois State University was the firstpublic university in the state and is one of the Midwest’soldest institutions of higher education. It is a coeducational,residential university with an emphasis on undergraduatestudy. The University offers 150 majors within the Collegesof Applied Science and Technology, Arts and Sciences,Business, Education, Fine Arts, and Nursing. The campusis located in the twin-city community of BloomingtonNormal near the geographic center of the state, 137 milessouthwest of Chicago and 164 miles northeast of St. Louis.ESTIMATED ANNUAL TUITIONIn-State 14,832Tuition & Fees1Room & Board2 10,146Total 24,978ENROLLMENT: Fall 2019Undergraduate 18,250Graduate 2,628Total 20,878To apply for financial aid, students must complete the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).November 15 is the preferred filing date.(309) 438-2231FinancialAid@IllinoisState.eduADMISSIONS INFORMATIONApplication: IllinoisState.edu/Apply 50 nonrefundable application feeSome students may qualify for an application fee waiver.FreshmenIn making admission decisions, Illinois State considers thefollowing self-reported information: Grade point average Optional SAT/ACT scores Optional personal statement addressing: Why Illinois State is a good fit for student’seducational goals. Student’s academic strengths and weaknesses. Circumstances which affected the student’s highschool academic performance (if applicable).TransfersIllinois State considers the following in making admissiondecisions: Cumulative college grade point average Prerequisite college coursework for some programs Good academic and social standing at the last institutionattended Proof of high school graduation or passing score on GEDexam upon requestAdditionally, the following criteria will be considered forstudents with fewer than 24 completed semester hours atthe time of application: High school grade point average SAT/ACT scoresKey Dates and DeadlinesOur preferred filing period for applications and requireddocuments is September 1 - November 15.12Out-of-State 26,356 10,146 36,502For 30 semester hoursMultiple occupancy room, 7 day unlimited meal planFINANCIAL oisState.edu/Admissions/ScholarshipsIllinois State University offers a wide variety of merit, needbased, and talent scholarships. To be most competitive forthese opportunities, students are encouraged to apply foradmission during our preferred filing period of September 1to November 15.UNDOCUMENTED iversity and Inclusion is a core value at Illinois StateUniversity, and we welcome all applicants regardless ofcitizenship status. Undocumented students, with or withoutDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) who apply toIllinois State are treated identically to any other U.S. citizenor permanent resident.HOUSINGHousing.IllinoisState.eduThe University requires students to live in Universityhousing their first two years out of high school. OptionalThemed Living Learning Communities are available.(309) 438-8611

CAMPUS VISITSIllinoisState.edu/VisitCampus ToursDaily campus visits are offered most weekdays, Mondaythrough Friday, throughout the year and on scheduledSaturdays from September through April. This groupsession includes a presentation by an admissionscounselor and a student-led walking tour of campus. Makea reservation online at IllinoisState.edu/Visit or by calling(309) 438-2181.Virtual VisitsExperience Illinois State University online with a virtual tourof campus, online information sessions including a studentpanel, and one-on-one video chats with our admissionscounselors. Explore your options at IllinoisState.edu/Virtual.ADMISSIONS STAFFJeff Mavros, Director of Admissions(309) 438-2343; jmavros@IllinoisState.eduAnn Rothermel, Associate Director of Admissions(309) 438-8497; aeflahe@IllinoisState.eduPatrick Walsh, Associate Director of Admissions(309) 438-2191; pjwalsh2@IllinoisState.eduGordie Barrettsmith, Associate Director of Admissions(309) 438-2512; gjbarre@IllinoisState.eduBrian Albertsen, Assistant Director of Admissions(309) 438-2206; bcalber@IllinoisState.eduTraci Andracke, Assistant Director of Admissions(309) 438-7085; tcandr2@IllinoisState.eduSamantha Meranda, Assistant Director of Admissions(309) 438-8345; sjmeran@IllinoisState.eduCarla Cabrera, Senior Bilingual Admissions Counselor(309) 438-3914; clcabre@IllinoisState.eduMelissa Ramirez, Bilingual Admissions Counselor(309) 438-2921, mramir12@IllinoisState.eduBranden Delk, Senior Admissions Counselor(309) 438-2776; bedelk@IllinoisState.eduAston Karner, Admissions Counselor(309) 438-7066; askarne@IllinoisState.eduMorgan Johnson; Transfer Admissions Counselor(309) 438-3405; mcjohns@IllinoisState.eduJorge Colon; Transfer Admissions Counselor(309) 438-2192; jtcolon@IllinoisState.eduDyrell Ashley; Admissions Counselor(309) 438-8457; State.edu/AdmissionsOffice of AdmissionsCampus Box 2200Normal, Illinois 61790-2200(309) 438-2181Admissions@IllinoisState.eduACT Code: 1042SAT Code: 1319FAFSA Code: 001692

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYYour choice. Unleash your potential.Northeastern Illinois University is a diverse institution with awelcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Smallclasses mean you will work closely with our dedicatedfaculty. Together, you’ll discover and develop ideas thatwill shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adaptto change, solve problems, and become a leader in yourchosen field—qualities employers desire.Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a quietresidential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago,Illinois. As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a keylocation for business, technology, art, food, architecture andsports. The shops and restaurants that are within walkingdistance from Northeastern reflect the diversity of Chicago.Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from itshustle and bustle.Your education. Bring your passion to life.Northeastern provides you with an affordable, qualityeducation in the arts, business, the sciences, andeducation. With more than 40 undergraduate and 50master’s programs, you can choose the one that best fitsyour career aspirations. To help students succeed, we offermany academic support programs, including the UniversityHonors Program, which gives students an edge whenentering the professional world or graduate school. Othersupport programs include tutoring, counseling, disabilityservices, international study tours and Alternative SpringBreaks.During your academic journey, internships and researchopportunities provide excellent avenues for exploring andgaining practical experience that will give you a distinctadvantage in any job search. We support student researchthrough symposia, independent studies and researchpositions.Your opportunity. Build a better future.Students can take advantage of Northeastern’s residencehall, The Nest, which is centrally located on the MainCampus and includes features such as a fitness center,computer center, recreation lounge, billiards, foosball,air hockey, and much more. Not only will you have quickaccess to classes, but also to public transportation, localshops and downtown Chicago.Students are encouraged to participate in leadership, civicand community engagement opportunities. In addition toa lively arts community, there are more than 100 studentorganizations, including cultural and major-specific clubsfor students in the arts, sciences, business and education.And if you want to break a sweat, join in on one of our morethan 25 team and club sports, fitness classes and outdooradventures.LOCATIONSNortheastern Illinois University5500 North St. Louis AvenueChicago, IL 60625Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS)700 East Oakwood BoulevardChicago, IL 60653El Centro3390 North Avondale AvenueChicago, IL 60618University Center of Grayslake1200 University Center DriveGrayslake, IL 60030ENROLLMENT: Fall 2019Undergraduate 5,700Graduate 1,723Total 7,423ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONadmissions.neiu.eduApplication fee: 30FreshmenNEIU will move to a Test Optional Policy for fall of 2021.Please visit NEIU’s website for updated informationabout Fall 2021 admissions requirements.GED Students: If you are 18 years of age or older, you canbe considered for admission upon successful completion ofthe GED.TransfersMust have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 from all collegesattended and good academic standing at the last collegeattended.Students with fewer than 24 semester hours must alsomeet freshman admissions requirements.Key Dates and DeadlinesCompleted applications for fall 2021 must be received byJuly 15, 2021.ESTIMATED ANNUAL (FALL AND SPRINGSEMESTERS) TUITIONneiu.edu/financial-aidNortheastern offers Guaranteed Tuition rates for four yearsfor continuously enrolled students. Admitted students fromthe neighboring states of Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri,

and Wisconsin pay in-state tuition rates. The TuitionGuarantee Plan applies only to tuition. Fees may increaseduring the four years.2020-2021 Cost of Attendance (based on full time, 24credit hours):In-State Out-of-StateTuition & Mandatory Fees 11,826 21,719Living Expenses (at home) 4,212 4,212The Nest Residence Hall 8,768 8,768Total Cost of Attendance 16,038 25,931(at home)Total Cost of Attendance 20,594 30,487(in residence hall)FINANCIAL AIDneiu.edu/financial-aidTo apply for Financial Aid, students must complete theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), whichis available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. NEIU’s federalschool code is 001693 and the priority filing date isFebruary 15. Students not eligible to complete the FAFSAare encouraged to complete the State of Illinois AlternativeApplication online at hone: (773) 442-5016Email: Financial-Aid@neiu.eduprogramming throughout the year as well as outreach toundocumented high school students. For more informationabout USR visit ired to live on campus: NoOur residence halls offer apartment-style living on campus.Furnished apartment floor plans offer private and sharedbedrooms and have full sized kitchens, dining and livingrooms.CAMPUS VISITSneiu.edu/visitProspective students are welcome to visit the campusduring Open House events each fall and spring. We alsohost individual as well as group tours. For more informationvisit our website.ADMISSIONS STAFFLaMont Vaughn, Executive Director, UndergraduateAdmissionsl-vaughn@neiu.eduSteve Pajak, Associate Director of Admissions Review &Processings-pajak2@neiu.eduPatricia Rodriguez, Interim Associate Director, sp-rodriguez@neiu.eduNortheastern offers a variety of merit, need-based andJeremy Cairns, Campus Visits Coordinatortalent scholarships. We award over 1 million annually.j-cairns@neiu.eduEach of the Colleges award tuition scholarships (Arts &Noor Hashmi, Admissions CounselorSciences, Business & Management and Education) througha-hasmi2@neiu.edua separate application process. Apply online for institutional Faviola Kallas, Admissions Counselor (bilingual/Spanish)scholarships by the April 15 priority deadline usingf-tovar1@neiu.eduAcademicWorks at https://neiu.academicworks.com/.Amanda McGlade, Admissions Counselora-mcglade@neiu.eduDirector of Scholarships: Dr. Michelle MorrowDaniela Torres, Admissions Counselor (bilingual/Spanish)Email: scholarships@neiu.edud-torres21@neiu.eduPhone: 773-442-4606Joselyn Sanchez, Transfer Coordinatorj-sanchez36@neiu.eduUNDOCUMENTED STUDENTRey Ayon, Transfer CoordinatorThe Undocumented Student Resources (USR) Officer-ayon@neiu.eduoffers comprehensive support. We provide life advising,advocacy, and resources to undocumented students, andOffice of Enrollment Serviceswe outreach to community organizations and to potential5500 North St. Louis Avenuestudents and their families. All talent and merit basedChicago, Illinois 60625scholarships as well as NEIU Foundation scholarships(773) 442-4050are available to eligible students regardless of citizenshipadmrec@neiu.edustatus, this includes the merit scholarships offered through neiu.eduthe Honors Program and the merit scholarships offeredto eligible transfer students. The Aspire ScholarshipFax: (773) 442-4020and the Undocumented Student Fund are exclusivelyACT Code: 0993for undocumented students. NEIU is one of two publicSAT Code:1090university partners with The Dream.US in Illinois.FAFSA CODE: 001693The Dream.US scholarship covers tuition and fees toeligible incoming freshmen and transfer students. TheUndocumented Resilient and Organized (URO) studentclub is a support system for peers and allies, and organizes

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dpowel22@csu.edu Office of Admissions ADM 101 9501 S. King Drive Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598 Admissions Office (773) 995-2513 Fax: (773) 995-3633 E-Mail: ug-admissions@csu.edu . Graduate 1,577 Total 7,806 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION eiu.edu/apply.php 30 non-refundable application fee Some students may qualify for an application fee waiver.