We are very excited to welcome you this August! Our office, International Student & Scholar Services, is there to help you from now until you graduate, and beyond. We provide immigration information and documentation to all international students. We also help international students adjust to life at Gonzaga, and life in Spokane, WA. We are also here to make sure that you have the best experience possible at Gonzaga University, so we will help you navigate the University and the city in all its academic and non-academic aspects.



Before your arrival, be sure to check this list to make sure that you are prepared:

HOUSING:

• Make sure that you have arranged for housing on or off campus. Visit this page if you need information on how to find housing.
• If you plan to live on campus, be sure to complete the Early Arrival Form for 2013-2014 here and send it to housing@gonzaga.edu.

ORIENTATION:

• Plan to arrive in Spokane on or before August 28.
• There is also an interactive campus map available on that same page in the left-hand side bar.
  

  Orientation is mandatory and starts on August 29 for all international students.

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• When you purchase your plane ticket, be sure to complete the airport pickup form and pay the $10 airport pickup fee. If you do so, one of our staff members will come pick you up at the airport, show you where you can buy groceries, and show you where orientation will take place. You can also purchase linens (sheets, towel, pillow, etc.) on the same page for $45.

PAPERWORK:

• Send your passport size picture to isss@gonzaga.edu before August 11: this way you will have your Student ID ready at orientation!
• Immunization Forms: Gonzaga's Immunization Form which is REQUIRED for all Gonzaga students. Please have your doctor complete the form, and bring it with you to campus. We will assist you with submission of the form to the Health Center. You can download the form here.
• J-1 & F-1 visa students & Exchange Scholars are required to carry insurance that pays at least $50,000 per accident or illness, $7,500 for repatriation of remains, $10,000 for medical evacuation to home country, and a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness. Purchasing Gonzaga medical insurance will fulfill this requirement. Medical expenses are high in the U.S. You must have enough coverage to pay for unexpected accident/medical costs while in the U.S. There will be no exceptions to this requirement. Consider these costs as a mandatory part of your educational expenses.
• PLEASE BRING PROOF OF MEDICAL INSURANCE TO ORIENTATION! Please note that if you are part of a sponsored program, your insurance is part of your program.

WEATHER:

The weather in Spokane should be nice in August and September, but winter will come quickly. Have a look at what the weather is usually like here so that you can decide what to put in your suitcase.

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Meet the ISSS Staff!

Harry Daniels-Schatz, M.S. is the International Student Advisor, and he works primarily with matriculated undergraduate students. Contact Harry at: daniels-schatz@gonzaga.edu or +1 509 313 3648.
Sarah Alami is the International Student & Scholar Coordinator and Immigration Advisor, and she works primarily with graduate and non-matriculated undergraduate students. Contact Sarah at: alami@gonzaga.edu or +1 509 313 5584.
Amber McKenzie-O'Neill, M.A. is the Director, and she works primarily with visiting scholars and professors. Contact Amber at: mckenziea@gonzaga.edu or +1 509 313 5560.

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• Visit our website
• 'Like' us on Facebook: the new Gonzaga International Student & Scholar page is where you can connect with existing students and learn about upcoming events
• Visit the International Zags blog for information about Spokane, on-campus events, and more
• Check out our Twitter for upcoming events!

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Schedule of Events

Thursday, August 29th
Walk to Foley Teleconference Center Welcome & introductions Immigration overview On- and off-campus employment (taxes & SSN)	8:30am
Coffe/Snack Break	10:15-10:30am
Presentation from Washington State Patrol Officer: Jeff Sevigney	10:30am
Important Info for New Zags Workshop & event calendar Zagweb, zagmail, listserve, connecting with the ISU office Sign up for optional activites (insurance workship, US Bank, Wal-Mart)	11:00am
Campus Resources Part I	11:15-11:45am
Lunch and Campus Resources Part II	12:00pm
Breaout session with current undergraduates, grads, scholars	1:30pm
Campus tour with Student Activities	2:00pm
Return to Schoenberg to pick up Immigration documents	3:30pm
Insurance workshop	3:30-4pm
Optional Downtown walking tour with ISU Meet at Schoenberg Center, wear walking shoes, bring $1.50 for the bus ride back to campus	4:10-6pm
Friday, August 30th
Optional activities—please sign up by clicking here to email Sarah Alami if you would like to attend these events.
Open a US Bank account Meet at Schoenberg and bring passport, I-20 or DS-2019, money to deposit	9am
Trip to Wal-Mart and Lunch	11am - 2:30pm
Ice Cream Social at Schoenberg	3pm

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To print a copy of the schedule of events, click here.