International Student Programs

Welcome to International Student Programs!

Gonzaga University International students enjoy a warm welcome along with the academic challenge of attending one of the finest universities in the western United States. We are fully accredited by CEA and our teachers are all active members of TESOL. We enroll students from over 35 countries and provide a truly "American" cultural experience in the safe and friendly city of Spokane, Washington.

Location, Facilities & Contact Information

WE MOVED! The ISP and ELC are now together in the Schoenberg Center for International Programs located at 800 Pearl. Please stop by and visit us soon!

Facts & Figures

• University enrollment
  Total students: 4,876
  International student enrollment: 192
  ESL and other specialized programs: 76
  Undergraduate: 55
  Graduate: 61
• I-20 issuance and internationally student accepted since 1969
• ESL program established in 1978
• CEA accredited (Commission on English Program Accreditation)
• Top six countries Saudi Arabia, Japan, Canada, China, Taiwan, South Korea
• Total number of countries represented: 49
• Required undergraduate/graduate TOEFL score: 550 Written / 213 Computer Based / 80 IBT
• Average GPA of international undergraduates / non-native speakers: 3.05
• Average GPA of undergraduate native speakers: 3.04
• Average GPA of international graduate students / non-native: 2.59
• Average GPA of graduate native speakers: 3.68

Airport Greeting

All English Language Center students may request free airport pickup and transportation to the University by a member of the International Student Programs staff. ESL Students requesting this service are asked to give their arrival date, time and flight number at least one week before their arrival.

On-Campus Housing

To secure housing on campus, you must submit your signed application and a $200 housing deposit. To receive the most updated Orientation Schedule, please contact Sarah Alami at: alami@gonzaga.edu

Near-Campus, GU Affiliated Option

(Mater Dei & Villa Maria)

All residences are located one block from the Gonzaga campus! The main Mater Dei residence houses up to 20 men and offers individual rooms with shared kitchens. Villa Maria accommodates up to 14 women and also offers private bedrooms, as well as laundry facilities, and shared kitchen. Contact Diane Imes for more information: imes@gem.gonzaga.edu

Homestay Option

Gonzaga University does not arrange Homestays, but we do work with an agency who can arrange a host family for you! Please contact Intercultural Homestay and Services, Inc. for more information:
e-mail: ihincusa@aol.com
web: www.ihincusa.com

Off-Campus Option

The International Student Programs office does not arrange off-campus housing, but will provide contact information to help with your housing search.

Orientation

A complete two-day orientation program is provided for all new ESL students. The program includes language testing, escorted trips to open a bank account, assistance with getting a campus mailbox, guided tours of Spokane, shopping trips, welcome parties and introductory lectures dealing with American culture, campus safety and academic issues. A very important part of Gonzaga's ELC is helping international students become accustomed to life in the United States. Undergraduate and graduate students participate in the orientation activities of the larger university; however, we provide the specific information and resources required for international students.

Immigration Advising

Immigration advising is provided to all international students attending Gonzaga University as well as assistance in immigration processing. The immigration page provides on-line information about immigration regulations and much more. Immigration web page

Insurance Policy

All F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2 international students are required to carry medical insurance.

IRS and Tax Workshops

Each spring the International Student Programs office hosts a workshop helping international students complete their required tax forms. IRS and Tax webpage Social Security and Tax Identification Numbers In most cases, landlords and cell phone providers require a Social Security or Individual Tax Identification number (ITIN) in order to rent an apartment or obtain a cellular phone.