Reapplying and Returning Students

Welcome back! We are pleased that you are interested in reapplying or returning to Gonzaga University! 

Returning Student: Any former Gonzaga University student that has been absent from GU for a semester or longer, is not currently on a leave of absence, or the leave of absence has expired.

Reapplying Student: You have applied and were previously accepted to Gonzaga University within the past two years and did not formally defer admission.

A new application will be required for students who previously applied to Gonzaga. If you have taken additional college coursework after high school graduation, please apply using the Transfer Application. If you have not taken any classes after high school graduation, please contact the Office of Admission (admissions@gonzaga.edu) | 509-313-6572 so that we can guide you on your next steps.

Intensive English Program (IEP) Student: You are an Intensive English Program student in the English Language Center that would like to progress to undergraduate studies at the University.

Returning Student

*Important Notes to Returning GU Students: Former GU students must satisfy the requirements of any holds applied to their Student Account before a new application can be processed. Once a new application has been received, the Office of Admission will send the applicant an email to notify them of any existing account holds. Please contact Lindsey Spencer, Transfer Admission Counselor at 509-313-6579 or spencerL2@gonzaga.edu with any questions.

If you were below a 2.0 GPA at the time of your departure from Gonzaga, you may reapply for admission after some time away earning credits at another institution. To be eligible for reapplication you must complete a minimum of 12 semester OR 18 quarter credits at a cumulative 2.7 or better GPA. A minimum of a C grade must be earned in each course to be transferrable. You are encouraged to work with the advisors in the Office of Academic Advising & Assistance on course selection and your plans to return. This office will help ensure you take appropriate coursework that will be applicable to your degree goals and/or meet readmission requirements. To learn more about the process of readmission please contact the Office of Academic Advising & Assistance (AAA) at 509-313-4072 or advise@gonzaga.edu.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to complete a new application:

• Reapplying/Returning Student Application
• Official college transcript(s) from any college/university attended after leaving GU
• College Report from your most recent college/university attended 

Application Deadlines

Returning student application deadlines* are as follows:

• Spring Applications
  • January 3rd – Submission Deadline
  • January 8th – Completion Deadline
• Fall Applications
  • August 10th – Submission Deadline
  • August 17th – Completion Deadline

*International students who are returning to Gonzaga are encouraged to apply at least 5-6 weeks prior to the start of the term they intend to enroll in to allow enough time for immigration processes.

Reapplying Student

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to complete a new application:

• Reapplying/Returning Student Application
• Final high school transcript (required for first-year applicants and transfer students who have earned less than 30 semester credits of transferable coursework)
• Official college transcript(s) from any college/university attended
• College Report from your most recent college/university attended 

Application Deadlines

• Spring Applications
  • November 15th
• Fall Applications
  • First year students (students reapplying without college credit earned AFTER high school graduation)
    • November 15th –Early Action
    • February 1st – Regular Decision 
  • Transfer students (students reapplying with college credit earned (or enrolled in) AFTER high school graduation)
    • March 1st – Priority Financial Aid
    • June 1st – Final Deadline

Intensive English Program (IEP) Student

Use this option if you are an Intensive English Program student in Gonzaga’s English Language Center, and you would like to progress to undergraduate studies at the University.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to complete a new application:

• Reapplying/Returning Student Application
• Teacher Recommendation (from a teacher in Gonzaga’s IEP)
• Transfer College Report (from your advisor in Gonzaga’s IEP)
• Resume and/or List of Activities
• Official transcripts from all coursework taken prior to enrolling at Gonzaga in the original language of issue and translated into English (High School transcripts are required if you have completed less than 30 transferrable credits after high school 

Application Deadlines

• Spring Applications
  • November 15th
• Fall Applications
  • June 1st