Dual Degree Program Enrollment Form

We are pleased that you have decided to enroll in the Governors State University Dual Degree Program! Please review all program requirements carefully. We look forward to helping you meet your academic and career goals as you complete your associate and bachelor’s degrees.

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM INFORMATION

To qualify for the Dual Degree Program, you must be a current community college student in good academic standing at one of our 17 partner community colleges. The program is designed for associate degree-seeking students who want to graduate and make a seamless transition to Governors State University to complete their bachelor’s degrees.

Students in the Dual Degree Program receive the following benefits:

Illinois residents lock-in GovState's tuition rate based on the date of enrollment in DDP;
GovState application fee is waived and admission to is guaranteed (exceptions include programs with special requirements such as Nursing, Social Work, and Business and Applied Science);
Opportunity to compete for one of three exclusive DDP scholarships (if eligible);
Personalized transfer advising from a DDP Transfer Specialist to assist with completion of the associate and bachelor’s degrees in a minimum number of terms;
Opportunity to participate in social and cultural activities at both your community college and GovState;
Honorary regalia at the completion of both the associate and bachelor's degrees.

To be eligible for the Dual Degree Program, students must meet the following requirements:

Currently attending classes at one of our 17 partner community colleges;
Enroll in the Dual Degree Program prior to completing the associate degree;
At least once per semester, consult with the DDP Transfer Specialist to review progress towards the associate and bachelor’s degrees;
Enroll at Governors State University the semester following the completion of the associate degree;
Maintain good academic standing throughout the undergraduate program; and
Consent to allow staff from GovState and your community college to share and review academic progress, enrollment status, program completion status, and financial aid eligibility and disbursement.

ACCREDITATION

Partner community colleges and Governors State University are both accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). 301 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, 312.263.0456 or 800.621.7440.

Partner community colleges and Governors State University both subscribe to the principle of affirmative action and do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

Personal Email Address - This will be your Login ID

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Birthdate

Primary Phone Number

Current Community College

As you type your institution name, a list will display. Please select the appropriate institution from the list.

Community College Student Email

Community College Student ID

Upload unofficial transcripts and/or class schedule from your current college:

Have you attended any other colleges/universities in the past?

Yes

Please list all previous colleges/universities below:

Upload unofficial transcript for any listed college/university:

Anticipated Transfer Term (or best guess)

Anticipated Transfer Year (or best guess)

Intended Undergraduate Major

Are you an International Student?

Are you a veteran, on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or a military affiliated family member?

Are you Latino/Hispanic?

If you do not identify as Latinx or have more than one ethnicity, please select the categories that describe you (select as many as apply):

Gender Identity

Are you a first-generation college student? (biological parent(s) did not complete a four-year college degree.)

Yes

I Don't Know

Are you a participant of the Chicago STAR Scholars program at the City Colleges of Chicago?

How did you learn about the Dual Degree Program? (select as many as apply)

By submitting this form I understand that if I am giving consent for partnership college and GovState to share my academic information such as contact information, enrollment status, GPA, academic transcripts, program completion status, and financial aid eligibility and disbursement. This release will take effect upon my enrollment in the Dual Degree Program and will remain in effect until I cancel it in writing or one year after leaving the Dual Degree Program.

Yes