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
Aug 28, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
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.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- New Student check-in runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, August 28; your specific designated arrival time is published on the ZagLiving portal closer to move-in.
- Check-in location
- Foley Lawn (Foley Field), for a one-stop check-in process covering both housing key pick-up and Parent and Family Orientation check-in.
- Parking
- Park in the BARC parking garage to unload, then return your vehicle(s) to the BARC parking garage once your items are unloaded.
- What you'll receive
- Housing key pick-up and Parent and Family Orientation check-in materials, both handled at Foley Lawn.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Coughlin Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Gonzaga University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
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
- Walgreens1.8 miles
- Walmart3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3 miles
- Target4.4 miles
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Checklists
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