Gonzaga University's Spokane campus centers on College Hall - originally the Administration Building and once host to a sitting US President's 1903 visit - with new students required to live on campus for their first two years, including in Coughlin Hall, where all incoming Zags stay during New Student Orientation.
Enrollment
5,281
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,320
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 28 - August 28, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Parent and Family Orientation takes place during Move-In and Welcome Weekend, August 28-30, with registration opening in late spring/early summer. Furniture, large electronics like desktop computers and gaming systems, and university-prohibited items (drugs, alcohol, weapons, fireworks) should not be brought on move-in day. Spokane can get very hot in the summer, so plan accordingly for the move-in process.
August 28 - August 28, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Coughlin Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Gonzaga University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 28 - August 31, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$15,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Gonzaga University.
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