FAQs

• Official Transcripts – from all universities attended
• Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Updated Resume or CV

See our How to Apply ;page for more details.

Gonzaga University undergraduates have the option to start their graduate education during their senior year.

Students can take 9 graduate credits while an undergraduate and the cost is billed at undergraduate tuition rates, offering a potential savings of over $9,000.

Whitworth accounting students can take 6 graduate credits while an undergraduate and will be billed at the undergraduate tuition rate, offering a potential savings of $6,000.

Gonzaga undergraduate students taking advantage of this opportunity will not be eligible for the Alumni Graduate Education Scholarship.

You can learn more about our accelerated option here.

As a Gonzaga student, you are well connected with resources to support you.

Whether it is academic, career or emotional support, Gonzaga is here to help in any capacity.

Here are some of the resources that may be offered to you:

• Academic Advising
• Career & Professional Development services for life
• Graduate Student Services
• Health & Well-Being

No, you do not need a master’s degree to sit for the CPA exam, however Gonzaga’s M.Acc program prepares you for success when taking the exam.

Our graduates have a 64.8% first-time CPA pass rate.

All jurisdictions currently require CPA candidates to obtain 150 semester credit hours of acceptable educational preparation.

More information is available from state boards of accountancy.

The M.Acc program prepares you for a career at a CPA firm, with a focus on auditing, risk assurance, business advisory roles or consulting.

The MS.Tax program prepares you for a tax advising career in a CPA firm, industry, or government.

You can learn more about the differences between the programs by clicking on our Compare our Programs page.

Yes, Gonzaga offers a new student scholarship every semester funds permitting.

Gonzaga students have historically been the most successful applicants for the Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship. We strongly encourage you to apply.

You can also find more information about scholarships on our Tuition and Financing page.

There are multiple ways to pay for your M.Acc including Federal Financial Aid, scholarships, employer tuition reimbursement and payment plans.

You can also find more information about scholarships on our Tuition and Financing page.