Gonzaga University, founded in 1887, is an independent, comprehensive university with a distinguished background in the Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic tradition. Gonzaga emphasizes the moral and ethical implications of learning, living, and working in today's global society. Through the University Core Curriculum, each student develops a strong liberal arts foundation, which many alumni cite as a most valuable asset. In addition, students specialize in any of more than 75 academic programs and majors. Gonzaga enrolls approximately 5,300 undergraduates and 2,500 graduate and law students.
Gonzaga's 152-acre campus combines the old and new: College Hall, the original administration building, and DeSmet Residence Hall with the modern architectural structures of the John J. Hemmingson Center, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, Hughes Life Sciences Building, Jundt Art Center and Museum, and Integrated Science & Engineering facility (opening in the fall of 2021). The campus is characterized by sprawling green lawns and majestic evergreen trees. Towering above the campus are the stately spires of St. Aloysius Church, the well-recognized landmark featured in the University logo.
Gonzaga encompasses five undergraduate schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, and Nursing and Human Physiology. The University offers the BA, BBA, BEd, BS, BSCE, BSCpE, BSCS, BSEE, BSEM, BSME, and BSN degrees.
Gonzaga offers several unique options for students. The Honors Program provides a rigorous liberal arts curriculum for intellectually curious students who thrive in a competitive academic environment. Business leaders mentor the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program students, and internships are an integral part of the program. The award-winning Career & Professional Development Center connects current students and recent graduates with alumni in their professional areas of interest via the ZagConnect platform and Career Trek excursions to various cities. Students in the Comprehensive Leadership Program earn a leadership studies minor that may be combined with any major, and they participate in valuable, interactive leadership experiences. The Army ROTC unit prepares select women and men as leaders in service of their communities and their country. Gonzaga's nationally ranked debate team includes all skill levels. The Mock Trial Team competes nationally and involves students majoring in many different areas of study. Internships, research with faculty, and community service learning enhance class time while providing students first-hand experience.
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The University seeks diligent, inquisitive applicants with diverse backgrounds who will benefit from the rigorous Jesuit instruction at Gonzaga as well as enhance the University environment. A Common Application (www.commonapp.org) and the Gonzaga member page, a transcript, a teacher recommendation, a school report, an activities list or resume, and an essay are required. Gonzaga is test optional. SAT I (Essay Section not required) or ACT scores (Writing Section not required) may be submitted if a student desires to have their scores considered.
Students applying without test scores have the same access to everything available to test-takers: admission, automatic merit scholarships, direct admission to nursing and engineering, the Honors Program, and other Gonzaga scholarships. Transfer students and students with any college credit must submit official transcripts from all colleges. Transfer students must also complete the Gonzaga Application for Transfers (https://apply.gonzaga.edu/apply/), including the Transfer College Report and Academic Evaluation. Transfer application decisions are sent on a rolling basis. International students must also submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
Additionally, international students must submit official results of one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English test, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section, or ACT English and Reading sections. The Application Deadline for Admission for domestic and international first-year students is December 1, and decisions are sent by the beginning of March. Students can apply up to February 1 for late consideration. After February 1, applications will be accepted only if space is available. Nursing (first-year students only) and Engineering have direct entry admissions, and the limited spaces available make the majors the most competitive.
For more information on Gonzaga, please see: www.gonzaga.edu.
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The core curriculum (an intentionally-designed set of courses bookended by the first-year and final year core integration seminars), encourages students to embrace an interdisciplinary mindset. All students take classes in writing, reasoning, scientific inquiry, mathematics, communication & speech, philosophy, religious studies, and English literature, and they further broaden their education with classes in the arts, humanities, social/behavior sciences, social justice, and global studies designated courses. The College of Arts & Sciences adds a requirement in modern or classical language proficiency that complements the core. Often, classes at Gonzaga require oral presentations or use of the written and discussion-based communication skills emphasized in the core curriculum.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Gonzaga offers the following areas of study in the five undergraduate schools. The College of Arts and Sciences offers applied mathematics, art, biochemistry, biology (research), broadcast & electronic media studies, chemistry, classical civilizations, communication studies, computer science and computational thinking, criminology, dance, economics, English (writing concentration), environmental studies, French, history, international studies (including international relations and Asian, European, and Latin American studies), Italian studies, journalism, mathematics, music (including emphases in composition, general studies, performance, and sacred music), music education (choral and instrumental), philosophy (Kossel concentration option), physics, political science, psychology (research), public relations, religious studies (Christian theology and religious pluralism concentrations), sociology, Spanish, and theatre arts (performance and technical concentrations). Additionally, the School offers minors in art history, Asian history, Catholic studies, critical race & ethnic studies, conducting, film studies, German, history of race & ethnic communities, interdisciplinary arts, Italian, jazz performance, Latin American history, leadership studies, Native American studies, solidarity and social justice, visual literacy, women?s & gender studies, and writing. Students interested in the following areas take tracks of classes respectively in pre-dentistry, pre-law, pre-health sciences, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary studies. The School of Business Administration offers majors in accounting or business administration (with concentrations in economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, human resource management, individualized study, international business, law and public policy, management information systems, marketing, and operations and supply chain management). The School of Business also offers the following minors to non-business majors: analytical finance, digital marketing, economics, entrepreneurship & innovation, general business, management information systems, promotion, and sustainable business (available to business majors as well). As well as granting teacher certification on both the elementary and secondary levels, the School of Education offers degrees in community, culture, & language (with an optional teaching certification track), kinesiology (with fitness specialist & health & physical education pedagogy tracks), special education, and sport management. The School of Engineering and Applied Science offers computer science and civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering degrees, as well as an engineering management degree and a 5-year BSEM/MBA option. Also, The School of Nursing and Human Physiology offers human physiology and nursing degrees at the undergraduate level. Advanced degrees in accounting, business, communication and leadership, education, educational leadership, engineering, law, leadership studies, nursing, organizational leadership, philosophy, teaching English as a second language, and theology and leadership are also offered.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
European Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Music Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year is $47,560; room and board is estimated at $13,192. Including tuition, room and board, books, fees, transportation, and living expenses, Gonzaga estimates $66,661 as the total cost of attendance for the 2021-2022 year.
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99% percent of admitted students earn scholarships and/or grants. The average package for 2019-2020 was $33,655 awarded in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and campus employment. A number of merit-based, merit/need-based, athletic, music, debate, and other program scholarships are awarded to students each year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1, and Gonzaga encourages students to apply as close to October 1 as they can and up to December 1 to be eligible for Gonzaga's Priority Awarding Pool. Also, check the website for scholarship information and online applications. Gonzaga is committed to working with students and families to finance their investment in a quality education.
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GU students enjoy a wide variety of activities on and off campus. The Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) oversees over one hundred academic, social, and cultural clubs and provides the structure of student government. Some of the most popular clubs include the Outdoors Club, THIRST (a non-denominational worship group), the Kennel Club (student cheering section for basketball games), GUTS (an improvisational comedy team), and the Hawaii Pacific Islanders Club. GSBA organizes service and conservation projects, dances, and countless other activities to channel and challenge the talents and passions of motivated men and women who seek to make a difference.
As the leading provider of service hours in the entire city of Spokane, Gonzaga University encourages students to engage with the community at any of the area nonprofit organizations. Mission & Ministry, the Gonzaga Student Body Association, Unity Multicultural Education Center, Lincoln LGBTQ+ Center, and the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) provide organized projects through which students become involved in the greater Spokane community and other cities.
Division I, West Coast Conference sports include baseball (men), basketball, crew, cross-country/track, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball (women). Approximately 60% of students participate in intramural and club sports such as ultimate frisbee and rugby. The Harry & Colleen Magnuson Theatre and the Myrtle Woldson Center for Performing Arts host main-stage plays (including musicals), dance recitals, GUTS, sketch comedy, numerous one-acts and student directed scenes as well as professional musical, theatrical, and dance performances and clinics. Gonzaga's musical groups include a nationally recognized University Choir, a Chorale, the GU Symphony, the Jazz Ensemble, the Gonzaga Bulldog Band, The Big Bing Theory-an a cappella group, and numerous other ensembles. GU's students also host programs on Gonzaga's TV and radio stations. Additionally, many students participate in Mission & Ministry events such as retreats, the annual Pilgrimage hike, THIRST, Masses, Christian Life Communities, and interdenominational and/or interfaith services.
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As the hub of the Inland Northwest, Spokane plays a vital role in shaping the University's character. While offering urban advantages such as museum exhibits, shopping, symphony, Broadway and ballet performances, Spokane still maintains an intimate, friendly, and community atmosphere. Used for running and cycling, part of the 37-mile Centennial Trail, runs through campus and to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Within a short distance of campus, students snow and water ski, hike, cycle, rock climb, swim, camp, and golf. With an average rainfall of only 16.7 inches per year, outdoor activities are easily accessible.
The 20 residence halls and apartments on campus, both single-gender and coed, house 40 to 360 students each. Gender inclusive housing is also available. First-year and sophomore students are required to live on campus. The Zagweb network provides students round-the-clock electronic access to email, Internet, campus intranet, and library holdings, all directly from residence hall rooms. Additionally, the whole campus is wireless. Resident Directors and Assistants, along with Chaplains and Social Justice Peer Educators, provide a fun, secure, and nurturing environment.
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The Foley Library contains more than 800,000 volumes and microform titles. The historic College Hall houses the Harry & Colleen Magnuson Theatre, a Florentine-style University Chapel, and numerous classrooms and faculty offices including the Office of Admission. Jesuits living and working in the Spokane area reside on campus in the new Della Strada Jesuit Community. Gonzaga is also home to the Bing Crosby House Museum, which houses a large collection of material relating to singer and actor, Bing Crosby, in his original home.
Students are able to produce sophisticated multimedia presentations and research hundreds of libraries across the country from their own residence hall rooms, by accessing campus-wide wireless, or from one of many labs on campus. The Communications Building offers an arts lab for the Bulletin (the weekly student-published newspaper), KAGU, the University's radio station, and GUTV, a state-of-the-art TV production station where students learn all aspects of broadcast studies. The Herak Center for Engineering offers state-of-the-art CAD/CAM, electronic, digital, microwave, and calibration labs, and the PACCAR Center for Applied Science, which received a "Gold" certification rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), created more classroom space, a robotics lab, a computer science lab with a high-speed cluster computer array, and the rapidly growing Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution program. Additionally, the new Integrated Science & Engineering facility, opening in the fall of 2021, will add 80,000 square feet of labs, collaborative space, and research suites which will greatly enhance STEM interdisciplinary opportunities for students.
The Martin Athletic Centre boasts a 13,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center, and next door, the 6000-seat McCarthey Athletic Center houses the men's and women's basketball games as well as concerts and events throughout the year. Washington Trust Field at Patterson Baseball Complex hosts the Gonzaga baseball program. The Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement is located south of the Martin Centre and is designated to help student-athletes succeed in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.
Gonzaga has committed that any new buildings on campus (including the recent addition of the 167,726 square-foot John J. Hemmingson Center which was certified "Gold") will seek at least "Silver" LEED certification. Additionally, as a signatory of the Presidents' Climate Commitment, Gonzaga has created a Climate Action Plan to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by 2020 and 50% by 2035 (from 2009 levels).
Off-Campus Opportunities
Recognizing the importance of an international perspective for learning, Gonzaga offers study abroad programs in over 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Turks and Caicos, and Zambia. Gonzaga's campus in Florence, Italy is the most popular option.
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"A lot of time outside of class is spent with friends in campus buildings like the Hemmingson student center." Other campus groups also do a good job planning events to keep students occupied. For example, "GU Outdoors plans and hosts many outdoor excursions every week," leading students in "activities like skiing and hiking that are available [in] nearby Spokane." Intramural sports are a favorite among students, with frisbee team and "spike ball [being] super popular." Many feel these are "not very serious" ways "to socialize and have fun with other students." There is no Greek system, so "there is no way to have hierarchical groups and cliques." Instead, most people turn to local community service groups. "There are numerous ways to volunteer," one student notes. "Gonzaga has a lot of volunteer-oriented clubs like Moment of Magic, Setons, and Campus Kids, and a ton of students sign up." A "very service-oriented school," Gonzaga instills "the value of service and caring for others in its students."
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