Gonzaga University Health Ride Program
For many years, the Health Ride program through Health and Counseling Services has assisted Gonzaga University students with transportation to and from healthcare providers. Please read the FAQs below to learn more about this valuable program for our Zags!
TYPES OF TRANSPORT AVAILABLE
Students may use the Health Ride for rides to healthcare appointments and for minor illnesses and injuries. Students with medical emergencies may not be transported by Health Ride. In these situations, students should call 911.
TRANSPORTATION DISTANCE
Transportation will be provided 5.0 miles from Gonzaga Health Counseling Services (704 E. Sharp). The majority of healthcare services in the Spokane area are within this radius.
If transportation is required to a location that is more than 5.0 miles, students have the option to use two punches on their punch card for this ride (please see Cost section).
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
During the business day, students will be picked up at the Health and Counseling Services office. During evening and weekend hours, students may be picked up in the Gonzaga University area (defined as Mission Avenue to the north, Ruby Street to the west, North Superior Street to the east, and the Spokane River to the south). When returning to campus, students may be dropped off at any area within this radius.
RESERVING A RIDE
CALL: During normal business hours, call Health and Counseling Services main line at 509-313-4052 to schedule a ride.
If you prefer an online scheduling option: Rides can be reserved by submitting an online Health Ride request via the Health and Counseling Services website (Online Health Ride Request Form). We highly recommend the reservation be made by the end of the business day, the day before the scheduled health ride. We cannot guarantee your online same-day reservation. The online reservation is only checked during business hours (M, T, W & F 8a – 4:30p and TH 10:45a - 4:30p).
-For urgent evening, weekend and University holidays health rides, please call Campus Security and Public Safety (509-313-2222). This line is answered 24 hours a day.
COST
For riders who only need a single trip, the cost is $7.50 each way ($15 total for a round trip). This may be paid at the Health and Counseling Services office when you arrive to be picked up for your trip. You can pay debit/credit, Bulldog Bucks or charge to your student account.
For riders who will need a series of trips, you can purchase a Health Ride Punch Card. A Punch Card costs $30 for six one-way rides within 5 miles. By purchasing a series, the cost is reduced to $5 each way ($10 total for a round trip within 5 miles). Health Ride Punch Cards are transferable, but non-refundable. In other words, you can share a Punch Card with your friends or your roommate.
Trips greater than 5.0 miles will require additional punches and cost. For example, if traveling 7 miles away from campus, the total cost would be $15 each way ($30 round trip) and if using a punch card, it would be $10 each way ($20 round trip).
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Our goal is to provide a safe, affordable transportation option for Gonzaga University students. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please contact Health and Counseling Services at 509-313-4052.