At a Glance
22
Average class size
12:1
Student-to-faculty
93%
Of first-year students return for a second year
86%
Of undergraduates graduate within six years, compared to the national average of 65%.
Empowering Student Success
Intellectual flourishing involves the life-long pursuit of learning and actively engaging in current and future academic pursuits, knowledge, and skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
Gonzaga is a premier liberal arts-based university recognized nationally for providing an exemplary Jesuit education that empowers its graduates to lead, shape and serve their chosen fields and the communities to which they belong. Through success advising, academic support, one-on-one instruction in office hours, and learning assistance, we strive to make a positive impact on student success through holistic development at Gonzaga.
Resources for Students
The Academic Advising & Assistance (AAA) equips professional advisors who provide developmental academic advising across GU curricula. Click Learn more about how AAA provides support to new students in their academic endeavors. AAA also provides information for parents looking to support their child’s academic flourishing and well-being.
Learn more about Gonzaga’s Academic Policies and Procedures, including the Academic Integrity Policy.
The Academic Testing Center provides proctoring services for faculty that are seeking assistance in administering disability related exam accommodations. Current students and faculty can learn about services offered and how to schedule exams by logging into myGU or by contacting (509) 313-5535.
The Disability Access Center in the Center for Student Academic Success at Gonzaga University establishes accommodations for students with disabilities as well as supports faculty and staff in providing those accommodations.
The University Core curriculum is a four-year, cohesive program of study anchored by this question: As students of a Catholic, Jesuit, and Humanistic University, how do we educate ourselves to become women and men for a more just and humane global community? As part of the CORE curriculum, first-year students participate in a first-year seminar course which introduces new Gonzaga students to the University, the Core Curriculum, and Gonzaga’s Jesuit mission and heritage. The seminar format of the course highlights the participatory character of university life, emphasizing that learning is an active, collegial process. Click here to browse previous seminar topics.
Gonzaga University offers over twenty programs that take students abroad for a semester or a year of study, and 56.3% of Gonzaga students take advantage of these opportunities over the course of their studies. No matter the student’s major, studying abroad is a fantastic way to broaden one’s horizons and create meaningful experiences that contribute to Gonzaga's mission of holistic learning. Click here to learn more about the study abroad opportunities at Gonzaga.
Community engaged learning (CEL) is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Click here to learn more about CEL opportunities at Gonzaga and how they align with the university’s mission statement.
