International Students

In addition to the eligibility and application requirements, international students must also submit the following: 

Proof of English Language

  • TOEFL score of 88 or
  • IELTS score of 6.5 or
  • Verification of English language proficiency from the Gonzaga University ISSS office or
  • An official recommendation from Gonzaga University's English Language Center

Due to Covid-19 restrictions TOEFL testing is now take place online and you can learn by visiting the TOEFL website.

If you do not meet the English proficiency requirements listed above, but believe your English to be equivalent to these levels for graduate studies at Gonzaga University due to work, education or language immersion experience, please contact your Admissions Specialist.

International Transcripts

All international students applying directly to a Gonzaga University graduate program must have each foreign transcript evaluated through an AACRAO approved, third-party evaluator (such as World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)). 

Official transcript evaluations can be sent electronically to gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu or have them mailed to:

Gonzaga University
Attn: Graduate Admissions Operations
AD Box 102
502 E. Boone Ave
Spokane, WA  99258-0102

 Copy of passport picture page
  • If you do not have a passport, a copy of identification card from the home country is required. 

Proof of Adequate Funding to Study in the US

  • Financial Declarations
  • Bank statement showing required amount listed on the Financial Declarations

Note: International students cannot receive an I-20 from enrolling in the online program; they must take courses at the Spokane campus.

For more information on the International Student Program please call (509) 313-6563.

Gonzaga offers scholarships for international students.

For details go to our International Graduate Student Scholarship webpage.

Questions? Contact an Admissions Counselor.
Call or Text (866) 380-5323
Email: guonlineadmissions@gonzaga.edu

Information is subject to change.