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Our Favorite Winter Activities
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Welcome Back to School From GU Admissions
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Gonzaga's 2025 Rewind
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StuCom's Favorite Meals at the COG
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GU is Thankful for You

My Favorite Class at Gonzaga

October 31, 2025

Current GU students share their favorite classes!
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Apply to GU: Letter from the Director

October 01, 2025

Stephen Keller, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission, invites prospective students to apply to Gonzaga this fall. We believe in you at GU and...
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The Spirit of "Zags Help Zags"

September 12, 2025

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...
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Tips for First-Year Applicants

September 10, 2025

Becky Doyle, Admission Counselor, offers six tips for first-year applicants applying to Gonzaga.
Three students smiling at each other while attending the 6XDO2 Outlet - Expédition express Le Savage Revel : un nouveau fusil à levier démontable, lancé en 2026, outil idéal pour l’aventure en plein air Retours positifs Club Fair. They are three female students who are laughing to each other with a crowd of people around them also at the club fair.

Roommates 101: Tips for Sharing a Space at Gonzaga

August 22, 2025

Starting college at Gonzaga and living with a roommate? Learn practical tips for building a positive roommate relationship—from setting expectations...
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How to Make the Most of Welcome Weekend

August 15, 2025

Follow these tips to get the most out of Welcome Weekend 2025!
Two volunteers wearing light green shirts moving a large box through Coughlin Hall's lobby during move-in weekend. Abov the volunteers on the wall is a welcome sign reading "Welcome Class of 2028."

Tips for First-Year Move-In

August 08, 2025

Come prepared with everything you need and make the move-in process easier with this helpful information!
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Top Tips for New Zags: Advice from Admissions

August 01, 2025

Get expert advice for your first year at Gonzaga from Steve Keller, Senior Director of Admission. Tips to help new Zags thrive, belong, and succeed.
Gonzaga staff member wearing a light green volunteer shirt carrying a large box during move-in weekend. In the background, there are three more volunteers helping take boxes out of the trunk of a car. In the foreground, there is a tree and brightly colored flowers.

Things You Wouldn't Think to Pack

July 30, 2025

Packing for college at Gonzaga? Check out this list of unexpected dorm essentials and tips to make your move-in smooth and stress-free.
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5 Tips for Starting Your College Application

July 25, 2025

Get ready to start your college application with these five tips!
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Under the Lilac City Sky: Summer Nights in Spokane

July 23, 2025

Spokane summer nights are made for adventure—whether you're floating the river, catching a sunset show, or sampling local bites at a night market,...
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First-Year Admission Writing Prompts and Requirements

July 18, 2025

Becky Stockton, Assistant Director of Admission, shares the Fall 2025 admission application's writing prompts and requirements for first-year students...
A group of students playing in a band in the Hemmingson Den for the Wednesdays' "Den After Dark" performance series. The band has four female students playing various instruments including the drums, two electric guitars, and one bass guitar,, as well as a singer wearing a denim jacket.

Your Admission Team's Summer Playlist

July 17, 2025

Looking for new tunes to soundtrack your summer? Gonzaga’s Admission Counselors have curated the perfect playlist just for Zags—whether you're...
A view from a hiking trail at Bowl & Pitcher Park in Spokane. The view is of the river with a wooden bridge over it and various greenery in the background and rocks in the foreground.

Hike Spokane: Best Trails & Tips

June 27, 2025

Discover helpful tips for hiking in Spokane and learn how Zags enjoy the outdoors year-round. From trail advice to favorite local spots, explore how...
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How to Find On-Campus Jobs at Gonzaga

June 23, 2025

Explore the on-campus employment process at 6XDO2 Outlet - Expédition express Le Savage Revel : un nouveau fusil à levier démontable, lancé en 2026, outil idéal pour l’aventure en plein air Retours positifs with tips from Admission Counselor Megan Baird. Learn how to find, apply for, and land...
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Using Social Media in Your College Search

June 13, 2025

Social media can be a useful tool in helping you explore colleges and universities and connect with their communities.