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First-year applicants should apply using the Common Application. Transfer applicants should apply using Gonzaga's Transfer Application.
Important Admission and Financial Aid Deadlines
First-Year Students
| Financial Aid Priority Date (FAFSA, WASFA, Need Analysis) | As soon as possible* |
| Early Action (EA) Application Deadline for Fall | November 15 |
| Nursing Program Application Deadline for Fall** | November 15 |
| EA Admission Decision Notification for Fall | Late December |
| Regular Decision (RD) Deadline for Fall | February 1 |
| RD Admission Decision Notification for Fall | Early March |
| Confirmation Deadline for Fall | May 1 |
| Application Deadline for Spring Semester (decisions are sent on a rolling basis) |
November 15 |
| Confirmation Deadline for Spring Semester | December 1 |
**First-Year Nursing Students
Students interested in Gonzaga's Nursing Program must apply by Nov. 15 to be considered for the program. Nursing applications that are received after Nov. 15 will be considered for the nursing waitlist. Nursing decisions will be sent by late December.
Transfer Students
| Priority Application Deadline - Fall Semester | March 1 |
| FAFSA Priority Deadline* | As soon as possible* |
| Final Application Deadline - Fall Semester | June 1 |
| Application Deadline - Spring Semester | November 15 |
Transfer Decision Notifications: Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis, and admission decisions are mailed within three weeks of receiving all required materials. Transfer applications received after the posted admission deadlines will be considered only if space is available.
*Important Note on Financial Aid:
- FAFSA - We encourage families to submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it is available. The FAFSA Filing Priority Consideration Date for first-year and transfer students is as soon as possible. Filing the FAFSA may qualify students for institutional, state, and federal funding. Gonzaga's Federal School Code is 003778.
- WASFA - Undocumented students from Washington state are encouraged to complete the free Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
- NEED ANALYSIS - Undocumented students from other states should complete the Need Analysis Form.