How to Apply

5 Start Dates per Year

  • January, March, May, August, October

Upcoming Application Deadlines

        Spring A 2027

        • Deadline: December 1, 2026
        • Classes Start: January 12, 2027

        Spring B 2026

        • Deadline: February 15, 2027
        • Classes Start: March 15, 2027

         Summer 2026

        • Deadline: May 1, 2026
        • Classes Start: May 17, 2026
        Applying is a straightforward process.
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        Eligibility

        To be eligible for the Master's in Communication & Leadership Studies or Master's in Organizational Leadership, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

        Application Requirements

        • Complete the Online Application.
        • Note that if any documents have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), your application may be denied.

        Official Transcripts

        Submit an official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor's degree. You only need to list that school on your application, unless you choose to submit additional transcripts from other schools.

        • If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 please include an explanation of GPA statement.
        • If you previously attended Gonzaga or are a current student, GU transcripts are ordered by your Admissions Counselor on your behalf.

        Official transcripts can be mailed or emailed to:

        Graduate Admissions Operations
        AD Box 102
        502 E. Boone Avenue
        Spokane, WA 99258-0068
        gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu

        Letter of Recommendation

        Provide a minimum of one professional recommender who can evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, professional practice and your ability and capacity to complete a graduate degree. A supervisor or past professor is a great choice for a recommender. Letters of recommendation are facilitated through the online application. Recommendations from family members are not accepted.

        Statement of Purpose

        Submit an essay in your own words that is well written, organized, and no longer than 1,000 words. It must also include the following:

        • Describe your interest in the Communication and Leadership Studies or Master's in Organizational Leadership degree.
        • Assess your strengths.
        • Describe what you hope to gain from this graduate degree.

        Resume

        • Submit your resume of professional experience.

        Military-Connected & Veteran Students

        • Currently, all active-duty military members must have permission/approval from an Education Services Officer (ESO), Military Counselor, or the Military Service prior to applying.
        • For more information on how to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits, please visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs How to Apply page.
        • Visit Gonzaga’s Military & Veteran Students for more information regarding benefits and student support.

        Questions?
        Contact:

        Kristie King
        Call or Text: (509) 313-6245 or (866) 380-5323
        Email: kingk2@gonzaga.edu
        Schedule an Appointment

        Information is subject to change.