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COG Salmon on a bed of quinoa and snap peas.

Our Favorite COG Food

November 22, 2024

With so many delicious options in the COG, here are some of our students’ favorite dishes!
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Questions to Ask on Your College Tour

November 18, 2024

Come prepared with questions for your next college visit!
Gonzaga's mascot, Spike the Bulldog, sitting in the Bollier Center at a table working on a laptop. Students in the background chatting.

Applying? Nervous to Click Submit?

November 12, 2024

Nervous to click that submit button? Do not worry, YOU CAN DO IT!
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Our Favorite Spokane Fall Activities

November 01, 2024

The Office of Undergraduate Admission shares their favorite fall activities here in Spokane.
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Gonzaga Access Pledge & Unity Scholars Program

October 30, 2024

Learn more about the Gonzaga Access Pledge & Unity Scholars Program available to first-year applicants from Washington State.
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What's the Difference?: EA v. RD Deadlines

October 28, 2024

Deciding when to apply to Gonzaga? In our new blog, Admission Counselor, Levi Garcia-Morales, breaks down the key differences between Gonzaga's Early...
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Finding Community at GU: Dean for Social Justice Leadership & ...

September 27, 2024

Joan Iva C. Fawcett, our Dean for Social Justice Leadership & Community Empowerment writes a letter to prospective and current students discussing the...
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Tips for Living with Roommates

August 30, 2024

Learn some helpful tips for living with a roommate for the first time!
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Advice for Incoming Zags

August 02, 2024

Our Office of Admission team shares some tips and tricks to set you up for success throughout your first year at Gonzaga!
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Best Day-Trips near Spokane

June 21, 2024

Learn more about fun day-trips near Spokane for your summer weekends!
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How to Choose Your Roommate

May 10, 2024

Hear some great tips for finding the perfect roommate for you at Gonzaga!
Student sitting in a window sill of DeSmet Hall on Gonzaga's campus. The student is wearing a grey tee shirt and grey shorts. He is playing the guitar and smiling. The building around him has a tan brick with white stone accents.

Which Dorm is Right for You?

May 03, 2024

Learn about some favorite first-year dorm options from current freshman, Ava!
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I Love Being a Zag Because...

March 27, 2024

Hear from current Gonzaga students on why they love being Zags!
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Making Your College Decision

March 22, 2024

Making your college decision can be fun, but also stressful at times! In this blog, Levi Garcia-Morales shares some helpful tips for choosing the...
Photo of DeSmet Hall at Gonzaga University. This residence hall has red brick with white stone trimming and above the main entry doors is the name of the hall. In the foreground are overhanding trees and a green lawn.

Housing for First-Year Zags

March 19, 2024

Learn more about the first-year housing selection process for incoming Zags!
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Tips for Transfer Applicants

March 08, 2024

Lindsey Spencer, Transfer Admission Counselor, shares application tips for our prospective transfer students.