Governors State University

Governors State University (GSU) is a public university in University Park, Illinois, in the south suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area. Established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1969, with classes beginning in 1971, it serves as a comprehensive regional institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through colleges including arts and sciences, business, education, and health and human services. GSU is known for its commitment to access, inclusive admissions, and serving a diverse student population across the Southland region of Illinois. The university occupies a 750-acre suburban campus featuring modern academic facilities, the Center for Performing Arts, on-campus student housing, a recreation and wellness center, and extensive natural areas. GSU emphasizes applied learning, professional preparation, workforce development, and community partnerships, with growing activity in education, health sciences, and related fields while maintaining its role as an accessible public institution.