Gonzaga University

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At Gonzaga, our liberal-arts education focuses on developing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. So you can become a person of curiosity, courage, and conviction.
A person of purpose. That is part of our Jesuit heritage: helping you discover your God-given calling and go after it with everything you have got.
What you will learn at Gonzaga will take you beyond the classroom and into the world. Beyond the status quo and into a future filled with creativity and optimism. And all the while, you will be surrounded by a community of people cheering you on and pushing you to be your best. Because when you find your purpose at Gonzaga, you also find that you can use it to shape the world for the better—for all of us.
The Gonzaga educational experience prepares students to be wholehearted leaders who serve the common good and give God glory.
The Mission Statement and Statement of Affirmation express Gonzaga's unique identity as an exemplary university rooted in our Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic tradition.
Gonzaga University is an exemplary learning community that educates students for leadership and service lives for the common good. In keeping with its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic heritage and identity, Gonzaga models and expects excellence in academic and professional pursuits and intentionally develops the whole person -- intellectually, spiritually, culturally, physically, and emotionally.
Through engagement with knowledge, wisdom, and questions informed by classical and contemporary perspectives, Gonzaga cultivates its students' capacities and dispositions for reflective and critical thought, lifelong learning, spiritual growth, ethical discernment, creativity, and innovation.
The Gonzaga experience fosters a mature commitment to human dignity, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet. Grateful to God, the Gonzaga community carries out this mission with responsible stewardship of our physical, financial, and human resources.
It is an exciting time to be at Gonzaga. From the re-envisioning of our student center and the construction of several new facilities to the cadre of nationally known speakers on campus and the ongoing excitement surrounding our first-ever appearance in the Final Four basketball tournament in 2017, the momentum on campus is palpable. Perhaps more than ever, we must maintain this enthusiasm – combined with a healthy hunger for relevance – to address our popular culture's challenges.
This world needs Zags, and Zags need each other. As our students go out into the world, they connect with older alums who guide and mentor them in new careers. They engage together in community development efforts locally and abroad. Generations of friends gather for reunions or alumni chapter events around the globe. The heart of that connection is the Jesuit notion of being people for others – an understanding that adds meaning to a college education … and a life well-lived.
Because Gonzaga is a Jesuit institution, we value inquiry and innovation. The Jesuits have a long tradition of scholarship grounded in human concerns: How can we answer big questions and solve severe problems, so life improves for all of us? How can we become better scholars, better people, and better servants of God?
That's why at Gonzaga, we'll push you to ask tough questions. To analyze thoughtfully. Communicate precisely. Find intersections among disciplines and peoples. Take risks. Push boundaries. Create solutions. We educate not merely to distribute degrees, but so you will grow into an inventive thinker, generous collaborator, global citizen, and an all-around right person. We educate so you can determine what you're meant to do--and so you have all the knowledge, skills, and resources to do just that.
A Gonzaga education will transform you into your best self so that you can transform the world. Gonzaga provides many resources to support our students at every stage of their university experience. Student Development is proud to offer numerous opportunities to Gonzaga students outside of the classroom. We recognize that students need to develop their mind, body, and spirit as they engage in their academic pursuits. We endeavor to help students develop through the Jesuit tradition of cura personals, which translates from the Latin as the care and concern for the whole person's dignity.
We offer extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities that provide students an invitation to take an active role in shaping their own experience at Gonzaga. In taking responsibility for their journey and contributing to Gonzaga's environment, students learn leadership, critical thinking, and other skills that will make them valuable resources in their future communities and professional roles.
The Disability Access office in the Center for Student Academic Success at Gonzaga University establishes accommodations for students with disabilities and supports faculty and staff in providing those accommodations. Health & Counseling Services functions as your private physician's office and counseling center. The Health & Counseling Services staff have a strong focus on wellness and want you to benefit from Gonzaga's Jesuit education fully.
Our Board Certified Family Physicians, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Counselors are here to give you our expertise and care in a confidential setting. Our clinicians can diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, provide psychological counseling, and support students with long-term health concerns.

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