For Parents & Guardians

You’ve cheered your student on from kindergarten through high school. We are excited to join you now and add our encouragement.

Our mission is to provide students with a transformational education that fosters excellent character and hearts for serving others. More than job preparation, GU prepares students for careers and life. At GU, we take seriously the honor of helping your family make the important decision for college. Here’s the team that will support you every step of the way.

Admission Representative

Will answer your questions and help your family step-by-step with your student’s transition to college. We can answer your questions about classes, culture, scholarships, residence life, etc. Your admissions representative will talk your family through scholarships and understanding the financial aid package. Contact the Office of Admissions by phone or texting at 618-227-6166.

Financial Aid

If there are questions that your admissions representative cannot address about your financial aid package, we will bring in experts from the financial aid office to assist. Contact Financial Aid by phone: at 618-664-7108 or by email financialaid@greenville.edu.

Student Accounts

For sending tuition checks or outside scholarship checks, our address is:
315 E. College Ave.
ATTN: Student Accounts Office
Greenville, IL 62246

Residence Life

Residence Life staff serve students on campus by ensuring their safety, mentoring them, and facilitating dorm and campus events designed to help students thrive. These people are young people who live alongside your students and will become mentors in their lives. View our campus map here.

Student Services

For accommodations, housing, meal plan exemptions, and students needing emotional support animals, please email ADA@greenville.edu.

Get Connected

“We found that, in every aspect, from campus life to spiritual priorities, to intentional investment in the students by faculty and staff, Greenville University was a safe place for Caleb to be challenged and encouraged to become all that he had potential to be and do.”

– Dave and Shelly Romoser, parents of Caleb Romoser, Greenville Student

“We never had to worry about our child’s safety at GU. The small college atmosphere was very reassuring to us. We also loved the small class sizes and the fact that our kids were more than just a number to professors. They developed friendships with many of their professors. We feel our kids could not have gotten a higher quality education than the ones they received at Greenville University.”

– Ron and Lisa Menghini, parents of Denee Menghini, Greenville Student

FAQ's for Parents & Guardians

Don't see an answer to your question below? Contact Admissions by sending a message or call or text 618.664.7100.

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What is your mission?

Greenville University empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies.

What is your vision?

Offer a transformational Christ-centered educational experience that empowers, enriches, and endures;
Focus on the development of the whole person so that each student thrives spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, relationally, and physically;
Inspire our students to embrace God’s Call; and,
Give our work as worship and welcome the presence of the risen Christ to fill us, equip us, and send us.

What is the gender breakdown on campus?

Our campus is comprised of about 53% males and about 47% females.

How ethnically diverse is the student body?

Our population is about 66% White, 15% Black/African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% two or more races, and 1% Asian. We also have international students from 30 different countries who comprise a part of our student body.

How will my student be prepared for finding a job?

We believe that experiential, hands-on learning is essential for helping students find job opportunities and for helping them gain the skills and experience they need to succeed. The Career and Calling Development Office helps students with networking opportunities, internship/research/practicum/student teaching placement, resume writing, and practice interviews.

How safe is campus?

Extremely safe! Campus Safety has security officers that patrol the campus from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. every day. These officers look for suspicious or criminal activity and violations of campus policies, lock and unlock campus facilities, respond to requests for assistance and report incidents and activity to the necessary office, department or organization. Security officers also patrol 24 hours a day over the weekend.

My student has a disability. Are accommodations available?

Yes! Talk with our Disability Services Office for details regarding specific accommodations.

What if my student needs counseling?

We have counseling services available free of charge to all our students to help them with anything they might be struggling with. Students should contact Community Life to schedule counseling sessions.

I am in the military. Is GU military friendly?

Absolutely! We are a Yellow Ribbon school and Greenville University serves veterans, spouses, and children of veterans who use VA benefits. Learn more.

What are Parent PLUS loans?

Those are loans that parents/guardians can take out on behalf of their students to help cover additional costs of college. These federal loans can be put on the same repayment schedule as student loans and are credit based. Parents can apply using the FSA ID they created to sign their student’s FAFSA.

My student needs more financial help. What can we do?

Talk with your admissions counselor! They can help recommend other GU scholarship opportunities, additional loan options, and external scholarship sources, and see if doing a financial aid appeal or professional judgment might be helpful.

I want to watch my student athlete’s games. How much does it cost?

It is free! We don’t charge any ticket fees so that family and friends can easily come to watch their students play.

What accreditations does GU have?

The University has been accredited since 1947 by the Higher Learning Commission as an institution granting the bachelor's degree, and since 1996 granting the master's degree.

Do students have a code of conduct?

Yes, our students sign our Lifestyle Statement, where they agree to abide by a code of conduct that is honoring to Christ and others. The full statement is available on our website.

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