Join Honors! Orientation Immersion

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Join Honors!

is our orientation immersion event. Incoming Honors students arrive on campus early to meet each other, the Honors faculty, and upper-class Honors student leaders and peer mentors.

Honors Students

We spend three days learning about campus, exploring Spokane, sharing meals, all while making new friends. It’s a busy, exciting experience, so bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, an open mind and an adventurous spirit!

Student Activities Include:

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Introductions & Games
  • Meeting with Faculty in Small Groups
  • A Kendall Yards Night
  • Scavenger Hunt of downtown Spokane
  • Spike Nights Activities

Honors Student Move-in and Pre-orientation Dates for Fall 2025

  • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    • Move-in day and first night of Honors student orientation activities
  • Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    • Honors student orientation activities
Are you a new Honors Program Student?
View the Student Schedule
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Submit your RSVP by July 28th
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Parent & Family Orientation Itinerary

Parent and Family Orientation (PFO) will take place on campus, August 22 - 24, 2025.

Are you a parent/family of an Honors student?
Parent & Family Orientation Itinerary

Meet the Interim Co-Directors

Questions about Join Honors! can be directed to our interim co-directors.

Portrait of Dr. Hays Whitlatch

Hays Whitlatch, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics
Interim Co-Director of Honors

509-313-3902
whitlatch@gonzaga.edu
Learn more about Dr. Whitlatch

Dr. Christopher Stevens

Christopher E. Stevens, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Interim Co-Director of Honors

509-313-4785
stevensc@gonzaga.edu
Learn more about Dr. Stevens