International Student Programs (ISP)

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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.

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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

     
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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.

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.

 
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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.