Gonzaga SEAS students in good academic standing, generally applying in the fall of sophomore year. First year students are encouraged to attend info sessions and site visits to prepare.
Applications open in the fall of your sophomore year. See the How to Apply page for the current cycle's dates.
Yes. Scholars complete a paid, structured summer internship embedded within a McKinstry project team — typically the summer after junior year.
No. There is no guaranteed offer, but the program is designed as a preferred pathway toward full-time employment, including preferred employment selection in the senior year.
It's a multi-year relationship rather than a single summer — combining advising, mentorship, industry exposure, and a paid internship, with a clear connection to employment after graduation.
There is no cost to participate. The summer internship is paid.
McKinstry is Gonzaga SEAS's industry partner in this program, focused on creating an efficient, resilient, decarbonized built environment. Learn more on the main page of the McKinstry Gateway Scholars program.
Reach the SEAS team through the contact links below or on the Contact page. You can also talk with one of the program advisors listed on the Contact page.
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