All schools
2026-27 cycle
Governors State University
Acceptance rate
57%
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| ScholarshipEarly Action Priority Scholarship Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| Financial AidState Financial Aid Priority Target | February 15, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalWhy us500 words
State why you believe Governors State University is a good fit for your educational goals.
Optional500 words
Describe a time when you learned how to do something. What motivated you to learn to do it? What challenges did you face?
Optional500 words
Describe a critical time or experience that had a significant impact on your life. How did it influence you? What did you learn from it? What might you do differently?
Data gathered August 2026.