Accepted Student Visits & Virtual Events

Visiting campus is a great way to experience Gonzaga! Our daily campus tours and information sessions are typically offered Monday thru Friday and on select Saturdays during the school year. Click below to view available dates and to learn more about our on-campus visits and events. 

Please join us for a celebration of your achievements and an opportunity to get your questions about Gonzaga answered! Events will provide an informative presentation covering questions we know admitted students have about Gonzaga. There will also be chances to ask your own questions, connect with current Zags, and to win some Zag swag! We look forward to connecting with you. 

Gonzaga Preview Days provide prospective students the opportunity to spend an entire day on campus while interacting with current Zags, Gonzaga faculty, and Admission staff.

Spring 2026 Dates: February 13th, March 20th, March 27th, April 2nd, April 24th

Scheduled events start at 9:00 AM in the Hemmingson Center Grand Ballroom and end by 2:30 PM, after which time visiting students may attend optional admission interviews.

Preview Day sessions and activities include:

• Breakfast and Opening Remarks - Enjoy a light breakfast and welcome from our Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission.
• Campus Tour - Gonzaga Ambassadors and Admission Counselors will take students and their families on a walking tour of campus.
• Interactive Student Panel - Visitors will hear from current Gonzaga Student Ambassadors. This is a Q & A period where visitors learn about the unique opportunities offered at Gonzaga by speaking with current GU students.
• Navigating the Financial Aid Process: Scholarships, Student Employment, and Payment Options - This session provides insights into the financial aspects of college. A representative from Student Financial Services will be present to discuss the financial aid application process, student employment options, practical approaches to covering college expenses, and strategies for finding scholarships.
• Lunch - Join Gonzaga students, faculty and staff for a catered lunch.
• Academic Information Session - Preview Day visitors have the opportunity to attend an information session in their area of academic interest. Options usually include College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Health Sciences, Nursing, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Teacher Education, and Kinesiology/Sport Management.
• Optional Admission Interview / Meeting - At the end of the day, students and their families are welcome to meet with an Admission Counselor for an admission interview. Pre-registration is not offered; students may sign-up at the conclusion of Preview Day. 

Join the Office of Admission and Office of Financial Aid on February 17 at 6:00 PM PT for a financial aid webinar designed specifically for accepted students. Gonzaga University is dedicated to helping students and families access resources to help fund their education, and our Financial Aid counselors are committed to providing excellent service to our students and families, whether that’s assisting with the FAFSA, creating payment plans, or walking through financial aid offers. 

Webinars will be recorded.

This event has reached capacity. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We hope you can make it to our Accepted Student Day (GEL) on April 11 or one of our  many visit opportunities!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email visit@gonzaga.edu or call our office at (509) 313-6531. 

Join us at celebrations of your achievements! Each accepted student event will provide an informative presentation covering questions we know accepted students have about Gonzaga. Events will be held throughout the country, as well as our virtual event if you are unable to attend an event in person. There will also be chances to ask your own questions, connect with current Zags, and to win some Zag swag! We look forward to connecting with you. 

Dates and Registration for 2026 events coming soon...

Review the registration button below for times and more details. 

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• Virtual Reception

Gonzaga Experience Live, or GEL, is our premiere annual accepted student event. GEL will be April 11, 2026. This on-campus event is the best opportunity to immerse yourself in GU in a variety of ways with information specifically for accepted students and families. GEL provides opportunities to connect with professors, current Gonzaga students, and staff. GEL Registration information coming early 2026.

Early March (Date TBD) and Registration coming soon! 

Learn more about Housing at Gonzaga during our Accepted Student Housing Webinar! Review out our Accepted Student Housing FAQ page as well.

Join the Nursing department to learn more about the program!

Date and registration information coming soon!

There are many benefits to working while in school! Join the Office of Admission and Student Employment Office to learn about the different employment opportunities both on and off campus, and how we help students finance their education.

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development for a webinar to learn how GU supports students preparing for graduate and professional studies. This is a session dedicated to students interested in pre-health (i.e. medical, veterinary, pharmacy, dental, etc.) and pre-law!

Webinar will be in April - Date coming soon!

Join New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) to learn about resources and support for new students and families. Hear from a panel of current Gonzaga Parents and get you questions answered about what it means to be a Zag Family!

Early April - Date TBD

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development to hear how they support Gonzaga students and alumni in finding career opportunities and internships. 

Webinar will be in April - Date TBD

Join us for a webinar with representatives from the Financial Aid and Student Accounts offices to learn about your or your student's first billing and payment cycle at Gonzaga. We'll cover the billing timeline, how to set up family members to view and pay the bill, and how to use 529 or other college savings plans, military benefits, and applying for loans. 

We have many virtual programs and opportunities for admitted students!

• Take a virtual tour
• Information sessions
• Meetings with an admission counselor
• Accepted Student Webinars Series (topics include: financial aid, housing, community, and outcomes)
• Email our Visit Office to schedule a meeting with a faculty member or current GU student 

To view all of our virtual programming, go to www.gonzaga.edu/virtualgonzaga.