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The Spirit of "Zags Help Zags"

September 16, 2024

As students settle back into campus life, listen to current Zags share their experiences of when they truly felt the spirit of “Zags Help Zags” on...
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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!
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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...
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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.
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Life as an Honors Student

March 06, 2024

Hear from Annabel, a current freshman, on her experience in the Honors Program!

Choosing Your Major

February 07, 2024

There are plenty of resources for Gonzaga students that are undecided on their major!
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Navigating the Admissions Process: Earning College Credit in High School

November 02, 2023

Lindsey Spencer, Gonzaga’s Transfer Admission Counselor, goes over the process for transferring credit at Gonzaga. She explains the transfer credit...
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Key Terms in College Admissions

October 20, 2023

The Office of Undergraduate Admission goes over some key terms to know throughout the college admissions process.
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Washington State Students - NEW Scholarship Opportunity

October 10, 2023

Gonzaga University's Office of Admission announces our new Unity Scholars Program. This scholarship program affirms our commitment to an inclusive...
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Explaining Test-Optional

October 06, 2023

The Office of Undergraduate Admission explains our “test-optional” policy for first-year students applying to Gonzaga University.