spires

Admission Blog

Image of a tour walking in front of College Hall with Spike holding a visit folder in the middle of the group.

Questions to Ask on Your College Tour
Gonzaga's mascot, Spike the Bulldog, sitting in the Bollier Center at a table working on a laptop. Students in the background chatting.

Applying? Nervous to Click Submit?
The spires of St. Al's Church in the foreground during the day with a beautiful background of campus with the leaves changing color in autumn.

Our Favorite Spokane Fall Activities
Profile view of a black statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola with sunshine streaming through the trees in the background in front of College Hall.

Gonzaga Access Pledge & Unity Scholars Program
St. Al's Church's spires lit up with a blue and pink sunset in the background, as well as dark branches in the foregoround.

What's the Difference?: EA v. RD Deadlines
Student writing on a notebook in the Hemmingson Center. The female student is wearing a beige sweater and has long black error and is smiling as she writes. To her left is her silver laptop on top of a table.

Tips for First-Year Applicants

September 30, 2024

Alexa Gaske, Assistant Director of Admission, offers six tips for first-year applicants applying to Gonzaga.
Crowd of students gathered in the Hemmingson Center Rotunda listening to a speaker. Hemmingson is decorated with different countries' flags each representing a member of our campus community.

Finding Community at GU: Dean for Social Justice Leadership & ...

September 27, 2024

Joan Iva C. Fawcett, our Dean for Social Justice Leadership & Community Empowerment writes a letter to prospective and current students discussing the...
Stephen Keller, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission, standing in front of signed white wall with his daughter sitting on top of the wall, wife standing next to him, and curly-haired dog sitting down beside him.

Apply to GU: Letter from the Director

September 20, 2024

Stephen Keller, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission, invites prospective students to apply to Gonzaga this fall. We believe in you at GU and...
Two women hugging each other. The woman facing the camera has red hair and is smiling wearing a blue tee shirt. The woman with her back to the camera has dark wavy hair and is wearing a grey tee shirt and a navy hat.

The Spirit of "Zags Help Zags"

September 16, 2024

As students settle back into campus life, listen to current Zags share their experiences of when they truly felt the spirit of “Zags Help Zags” on...
Two roommates laughing in their dorm room. The camera shows the back of one roommate's head with long black hair sitting at a desk. The second roommate is standing leaning on a dorm raised bed and is wearing a brown flannel and sweatshirt with long wavy black hair. there are pictures hanging from the wall and desk in the background.

Tips for Living with Roommates

August 30, 2024

Learn some helpful tips for living with a roommate for the first time!
The Bulldog Board painted to welcome the incoming Class of 2028.

How to Make the Most of Welcome Weekend

August 23, 2024

Follow these tips to get the most out of Welcome Weekend 2024!
College Hall as a red-brick building with a stone front entryway. It is surrounded by green foliage and in front of the building is a statue of St. Ignatius.

5 Tips for Starting Your College Application

August 16, 2024

Get ready to start your college application with these five tips!
Two girls walking along a concrete sidewalk carrying packing boxes. The girl on the left side of the photo is wearing a white tee shirt with jeans and carrying a box and a black backpack. The girl on the right is wearing a blue tee shirt and black shorts. Both girls are smiling at each other.

Tips for First-Year Move-In

August 09, 2024

Come prepared with everything you need and make the move-in process easier with this helpful information!
Three students sitting on grass smiling toward the camera. In the background, there are students sitting at tables for orientation.

Advice for Incoming Zags

August 02, 2024

Our Office of Admission team shares some tips and tricks to set you up for success throughout your first year at Gonzaga!
Student studying in Hemmingson Center who is a woman with blonde hair and a grey turtleneck sweater with black glasses. She is typing on her laptop and sitting in a blue armchair next to a plant.

First-Year Admission Writing Prompts and Requirements

July 26, 2024

Becky Stockton, Assistant Director of Admission, shares the Fall 2024 admission application's writing prompts and requirements for first-year students...
Four students in the Kennel's student section taking a selfie together with a phone. The student holding the phone is smiling and wearing a straw cowboy hat, white shirt, and a red and blue plaid shirt. The three other students are also wearing red, white, and blue clothing.

Using Social Media in Your College Search

July 19, 2024

Social media can be a useful tool in helping you explore colleges and universities and connect with their communities.
Overhead drone shot of the Spokane River flowing underneath a wooden bridge. On either side of the river, there is beautiful nature and trees on the banks.

Best Day-Trips near Spokane

June 21, 2024

Learn more about fun day-trips near Spokane for your summer weekends!
The picture is of the Spokane Pavilion from across the river in the sunlight with the downtown Riverfront Park clock tower in the background.

Favorite Spokane Summer Activities

June 14, 2024

Gonzaga's Office of Undergraduate Admission share their favorite summer activities around the Spokane area.
Drone view of campus with an overhead view of College Hall and St. Al's church with two white spires on top. In the background is the Spokane River.

Gonzaga Will Be Better with YOU: A Message from the Director

May 17, 2024

With just a couple of weeks before our decision deadline, hear from the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission, Steve Keller, on why admitted...
Two female students smiling at the camera hanging out with each other. The girl in the foreground has wavy dark brunette hair and is wearing a white tank top. The girl behind her has long straight blonde hair and is wearing a red tee shirt. People are walking around in the background.

How to Choose Your Roommate

May 10, 2024

Hear some great tips for finding the perfect roommate for you at Gonzaga!
Student sitting in a window sill of DeSmet Hall on Gonzaga's campus. The student is wearing a grey tee shirt and grey shorts. He is playing the guitar and smiling. The building around him has a tan brick with white stone accents.

Which Dorm is Right for You?

May 03, 2024

Learn about some favorite first-year dorm options from current freshman, Ava!