Reviews of Governors State University (University)

CPU Noble Knight- Horacio-kun

Great school. I'm going here for the computer science program and I am happy with the level of challenge and work given. I'll be graduating in the Fall of this year (2018). I'm going to miss this university

Samuel Nde

This is a great school. The lecturers and students are just too welcoming. Class sizes are small and one can have excellent views from just about anywhere on campus.

Jada Nettle

Do not waste your time or money. I have a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a bachelor's in Criminal Justice from this university and haven't been able to get a paying job in the field for two years. Durin my time here I was on Student Senate and did a year as Student Trustee. I was told when I began the program with my credentials I would be making 80k. That's why I went for the degree. Now, I'm asking for help in filling out a deferment form and cannot get help from the financial aid dept or any dept for that matter. I just keep getting the run-around. That's all you'll get as a student here is the run around.

worldwideweb65

If you are an adult white male you will treated as if you are the cause for all the pain minorities afflict upon themselves . I was never challenged, courses are designed for Chicago public school students. So if you want a degree from a diploma mill for minorities, go to GSU.

Jesy Tan

Worst University i have ever attended! The staff and administration are horrible. If you have an issue about anything you wont get a straight answer and you get passed around from person to person or play monkey in the middle. The professors are not the best but there are a few that are good. Over all i wouldn't go to this school if you want your moneys worth. If you are a Speech Pathology Major this school is not for you. Your GPA will definitely suffer from this school.

Mbawoh Synorine

Great School. The campus is quiet and class sizes are small. Most lectures are in the afternoon and evening hours. This is the perfect place for those who work during the day. My husband had his masters here.

Samee Uddin Shaik

Have an awesome experiance of international education system

Sydney Chandler

I recently applied for the theoretical sequence for my masters in psychology...to say the least I've reached out numerous times to admissions the director and also the provost only to receive a email saying the program isn't available we wish you the best of luck, even though I applied, paid and had all materials were in. I've been reaching out to receive a refund for my application fee and haven't even heard back from anyone. Very unprofessional.

Kei Ho

great facility. friendly people

Leonard Harootunian

Very nice College

Garrett Cook

Pretty good place, great teachers

Janice Williams

Mistake

Mario Reed V.V.G.

As a native of the Southern Suburbs of Chicago, I have long been familiar with Governors State University, however, it was not until recently that I elected to take advantage of its educational offerings. Unfortunately, I have been nothing but disappointed with the experience for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, the Masters of Public Administration program treats its students like undergraduate students, and is neither challenging or beneficial in learning about many of the concepts purported to be taught during the acknowledged course titles. Secondly, the school is operating with older technology, so navigating administrative aspects such as financial aid, academic requirements, and scheduling can be challenging depending on the specific need. Additionally, there is one professor in particular in the MPA program who is threatened by questions which he is unaware of the answers to, and instead of making it a priority to simply educate himself and actually prove a valuable resource in the capacity as a professor, he would rather encourage the student asking the questions to "drop" the course. The program is also seemingly committed to group projects despite many of the students being uninterested in contributing to such projects in a meaningful and just way, so it results in some students doing far more work than others (as is true about many of life's "group project exercises", but there are simply more of them under this program. The best aspect about Governors State University is the remarkably affordable cost of each class, but as the saying goes, one gets what s/he pays for, so there is a lot which is sacrificed by attending such an institution. If you are interested in learning and being challenged, this institution is not one which I would recommend, but if you are primarily interested in the piece of paper and not necessarily what one would hope to learn in route to such a result, then this institution is perhaps more satisfactory of that goal.

Jose Garcia

It is a magnificent college.

Barbara Gaston

Best theatre ever. Far out but accessible by car.

Jamie Wheatley

Ok could be better

Lynette Hall

Love the campus, it's so free and open.... and their health administration program is excellent.

Greg Combs

This school is by far the WORST school for speech pathology. Beware if this is your field. Our daughter had a 3.5 GPA and was denied her degree based on a teacher-created test that we were never given access to or ever allowed to view. Many students were denied their right to do an internship due to this 'teacher-based and created' assessment that has no review materials and also includes just biased input. We have looked into pursuing this in the legal sector along with other students in the same boat. DO NOT go to this school!

Stillmedoinitagain

Family Development Center is not only the name but it's the center purpose of this facility. From the administrators, the teachers, the cooks, the maintenance workers, etc. When you come into the facility you're greeted with smiles, and gestures of kindness. I love how you can share your concerns about your child and how they listen in order to assist you. Their concerns are not just limited to your child while they're in the facility but at home as well. They offer activities for family bonding, seminars for family development and so on. By doing this, it allows parents to see other parents who are experiencing the same things and coming to great solutions. Developing families early on, giving a great start to assist our children to have a positive school experience as they grow. It is in my opinion, the hope and comfort that's needed to raise a child. Thank you all at FDC

Frederick Waramit

This school is a lot better than College of Dupage!!! Here professors care about the students and their future goals for a productive life. Cashiers office treated me s lot better, Financial Aid office people are super helpful, and Veterans Office treated me and other military both former and current a lot better than COD. Of course no wonder why COD's enrollment is dropping is because of unorganized, unfair treatment, and rude attitudes the give to their students and cares more about a paycheck instead of the future of the students!! Also my former school is on accreditation probation which I hope and Pray they lose accreditation and go bankrupt!!! If you're looking to go to a cheap university In the state of Illinois this is a good fit for you. Feels like a community college, but it's a small university who treat students with respect and are more interested in the students other than a paycheck

Andrew Z. Head

Fantastic school, great faculty and plenty of opportunities

Pak Lan

I was there in 82/83 for my MBA. Should acquire the AACSB accreditation for the business program. Nice place to study.

Anderson Lawfer

This place is far away but it's theatre facilities are awesome!

Shaik Samee

Awsom experience

Ashley Lamb

If your considering this school really weigh out the pros and cons. Overall, I would never recommend this school. Yeah it is cheaper but is it worth the pain the school will put you through. Worst school ever. I obtained my bachelors and masters at a GSU; Many of my friends in the other programs and I agree the most of the teachers favor students and are extremely bias. Also, some classes are only offered during certain semesters. The following happened to myself and many of my friends at GSU, One of your core classes that you really need in order to graduate is only offered in the fall. When the fall comes around, you’re going to be told that the college could not find an adjunct for the course so it will be offered next year in the fall. That really sucks, especially if your receiving financial aid, now you’re going to have to take a class you really don’t need in order to have enough credits to receive your financial aide. Another problem my peers and I had. You only get 4 tickets for your graduation. To make matters worse, If you do not finish your program in May. you have to wait forever for your ceremony; my peers and I finished in the winter and we had to wait the following year to walk across the stage. More so, many classes are offered at night ( 4:30-7:20 and 7:30-10:20) which was convenient for me. However, the cafeteria would be close early. Coming straight from work I would be extremely hungry. Why close the cafeteria at 7pm when many classes start at 7:30 and get out of class at 10:30?

Ted Reid

Lots of changes, many improvements and enhancements. Aside from the considerable distance it's a great place to earn or finish that second credential. I highly recommend it for any serious student.

Love One

Excellent School!! Reasonably Priced, Cool Professors, Great Students, simple and straight to the point.

sindhu korrapati

guys plj help me i appiled for gsu to this aug semister but till now i didn't get my i20. wats the reson

Collin Powell

They're speech pathology program sucks

Lalit Karnam

Great MHA program! Wish it was in a better location or had more to the campus!

Nilly Biz

I love this place, but of course I am biased. I graduated from here. The professors are truly concern about the development of students. Plus, tuition is reasonable.

Muneer Ahmed

Beautiful Campus with all favorable conditions for a student

Pilar Varea

There is NO drinking water available in the water fountains in the main building. The water that comes out of the water fountains its brown and gross.... How could this be possible?

sager abu inseir

excellent school to attend

Zanisha Brown

This is a terrible facility!!!! Don't attend, the way that they handle their finances is terrible. They try to charge an arm and a leg just for registering. Even if you live in the state. I highly recommend looking into a different university if that is what your looking to go to.