How to Apply

Application Deadlines 

Summer 2025

  • Application opens November 1, 2024
  • Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Classes Start: May 19, 2025

Fall 2025

  • Application opens February 1, 2025
  • Deadline: August 1, 2025
  • Classes Start: August 26, 2025
Graduate Academic Calendar
 

Eligibility

  • You must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.

Application Requirements

If documents have been generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application may be denied.

Official Transcripts

  • Submit one official transcript from each college or university attended.  
  • If you previously attended Gonzaga or are a current student, GU transcripts are ordered by your Application Specialist on your behalf. 

Official transcripts can be mailed or emailed to: 

Gonzaga University   
Graduate Admissions Operations   
AD Box 102   
502 E Boone Avenue   
Spokane, WA 99258-0068   
gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu  

Statement of Purpose

Submit a response to the following prompts (approximately 400 words total):

  • What matters to you most and why?
  • How have your experiences as an individual, personal background, education, culture, and upbringing affected your short and long-term goals?
  • Why would you prefer Gonzaga over other programs that offer a similar degree?

Your personal statement needs to be a product of your individual work. Use of artificial intelligence tools will result in an automatic denial.

Letters of Recommendation

  • 2 letters of recommendation.
  • Recommendations should come from managers, supervisors or professors.
  • Recommendations from family members, friends and other personal references are not accepted.

Resume or CV

  • Submit your current resume or curriculum vitae of professional experience.

Military-Connected Students and Veterans

  • Currently, all active-duty military members must have permission/approval from an Education Services Officer (ESO), Military Counselor, or the Military Service prior to applying.
  • For more information on how to begin your graduate school application process, please visit the military-connected student and veterans How to Get Started page.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our Application Specialist.

Application Questions?

Contact:
Jodi Brant | Application Specialist
Call or Text (509) 313-6241 or (866)380-5323
Email: brantj@gonzaga.edu
Schedule a Phone Appointment

If you have questions about program details, financing your degree or other questions, please contact your Admissions Specialist.

Program Questions?

Contact:
Hannah Johanson, Admissions Specialist
Call or Text: (509) 313-7047
Email: johansonh@gonzaga.edu
Schedule a Phone Appointment