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5 Tips for Starting Your College Application

August 16, 2024

Get ready to start your college application with these five tips!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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.
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Best Day-Trips near Spokane

June 21, 2024

Learn more about fun day-trips near Spokane for your summer weekends!
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Favorite Spokane Summer Activities

June 14, 2024

Gonzaga's Office of Undergraduate Admission share their favorite summer activities around the Spokane area.
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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...
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How to Choose Your Roommate

May 10, 2024

Hear some great tips for finding the perfect roommate for you at Gonzaga!
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Which Dorm is Right for You?

May 03, 2024

Learn about some favorite first-year dorm options from current freshman, Ava!
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Enjoying Spring in Spokane

April 19, 2024

Hear from our Office of Admission about a range of fun activities you can enjoy in Spokane this spring season!
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I Love Being a Zag Because...

March 27, 2024

Hear from current Gonzaga students on why they love being Zags!
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Making Your College Decision

March 22, 2024

Making your college decision can be fun, but also stressful at times! In this blog, Levi Garcia-Morales shares some helpful tips for choosing the...
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Housing for First-Year Zags

March 19, 2024

Learn more about the first-year housing selection process for incoming Zags!
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Tips for Transfer Applicants

March 08, 2024

Lindsey Spencer, Transfer Admission Counselor, shares application tips for our prospective transfer students.
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Life as an Honors Student

March 06, 2024

Hear from Annabel, a current freshman, on her experience in the Honors Program!