Prospective Students
Can I receive an application fee waiver?
Thanks to a generous donation from a distinguished alumnus, all of our application fees have been waived.
What is the application deadline?
Applications open October 1 and our priority deadline is April 15. Applications after April 15 will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Admissions Office for consideration after April 15.
How can I check the status of my application?
You may check your application status here. You will need the username and password provided in the email we sent upon receipt of your application. When a final decision has been made, the status checker will say “Decision Mailed.” Gonzaga Law will not give out final decisions via the status checker, phone, e-mail, or any method other than direct mail. Please make sure the address you applied with is accurate.
How long does it take to review an application?
Review time can vary greatly depending on the time of year and on the application. The admissions committee begins reviewing applications in January. Typically, it can take anywhere between 6 and 8 weeks for a decision to be mailed but this is not a guarantee.
How are scholarships decided?
Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s LSAT and GPA. These scholarships will be awarded as part of the student’s acceptance. Additional scholarships may be available based on other aspects of an application.
Can I visit the law school?
Yes, although we recommend that students wait until they are admitted to schedule a visit. Gonzaga Law will cover one nights stay in a local hotel for admitted students.
Can I apply if I’m taking the February LSAT?
If you take the February LSAT you will be considered for admission so long as your application is completed before the April 15 deadline. However, February LSAT takers are not eligible for the Thomas More Scholarship.
Does Gonzaga interview applicants in the admissions process?
An interview is currently not a component of the admissions process. Applicants are welcome to visit the School of Law and meet with an admissions professional, but the visit is for purely informational purposes, and has no bearing on the admissions process. If you are interested in visiting the law school, whether you are applying for this year or a future year, please contact the Admissions Office.
How long does it take to complete my degree?
Gonzaga Law currently offers the traditional 3-year J.D. program. But there is an option for an accelerated 2-year J.D. program as well.
Can I attend law school part-time?
Gonzaga does not have a part-time program. A student may take reduced credit loads for good cause, or based on extraordinary circumstances, but such determinations are made on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
What dual degree programs are offered and when may I apply?
Gonzaga School of Law offers two dual-degree programs in conjunction with the Gonzaga School of Business: the J.D./MBA, and the J.D./Master of Accountancy.
We also offer a J.D./MSW in conjunction with the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University.
Ideally, dual degree students will complete the first year of law school before participating in a dual degree program. Student must also be aware of application deadlines, entrance exams, and course prerequisites that the collaborating schools require.
Admitted Students
What is Thomas More Scholarship and how do I apply?
The Thomas More Scholarship Program provides a full tuition scholarship to highly motivated students committed to public service through the practice of law. Interested applicants must submit a separate application for the TM Scholarship by February 1, and must already be accepted to Gonzaga School of Law.
When do I register for classes?
First-year classes are registered for you by The Registrar’s Office. Typically, you will receive you schedule about two weeks before orientation.
Can I visit the law school?
Yes. We encourage all admitted students to visit Gonzaga Law. We will cover one nights stay at a local hotel for students who come to visit.
How do I confirm my enrollment?
Admitted students can deposit via ZagWeb. The deposit deadline will be listed in your acceptance letter. Please refer to your acceptance packet for details on how to log into ZagWeb.
When is Orientation and when do classes start?
Check the Gonzaga Law Academic Calendar. Additional details about Orientation will be provided via e-mail about 3 or 4 weeks before classes start.
Where can I find information about housing?
The admissions office will share housing options periodically on the private Admitted Student Facebook group.Where do I send my final transcript?
Many students apply to law school while still completing their undergraduate degree. If this is your situation, you will need to send a final transcript showing that your bachelors degree has been awarded. This transcript can be sent to LSAC (in the same fashion as when you applied) or mailed directly to the Gonzaga Law School Admissions Office.
Can I defer my admission?
Admitted students have the option to defer their acceptance for one year on a case by case basis. Students interested in deferring should e-mail their request with a brief explanation. The request would then need to be approved by both The Admissions Committee and The Associate Dean of Students. This process typically takes 1-2 weeks. If a deferral is granted, a letter will be sent to the student confirming the decision. Any awarded scholarships will carry over with the deferral provided that the student submits the $500 seat deposit.
What are some steps I should be taking to get my financial aid in order?
Please complete a current FAFSA as soon as possible to be considered for Federal Aid. Contact The Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.
Thanks to generous donations from our supportive alumni, all of our application fees have been waived.
Applications open in early September and our traditional three-year program deadline is April 15.Applications must be fully complete by this date to ensure consideration for our next class. Any applications received after April 15 may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for our Executive, two-year J.D. need to apply by March 31.
You may check your application status here. To initially configure your portal, you will need the username and PIN provided in the email we send upon receipt of your application. If you did not receive the email, please check your Junk or Spam folder before contacting the Admissions Office at [email protected]. When any status changes are made, you will receive an email directing you to your portal to view it. Please ensure the email and mailing address you applied with are accurate; you can make any required updates in your portal.
Review time can vary greatly depending on the time of year and on the application. The admissions committee begins reviewing applications in January. Typically, it can take anywhere between 6 and 8 weeks for a decision to be mailed but this is not a guarantee.
Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s complete set of materials, including your full academic record. Your application for admission is your application for merit-based scholarships. Our policy at Gonzaga Law is to award scholarships at the point of admission.
We offer a variety of opportunities for prospective students to learn more about life here at Gonzaga Law, including:
- Tours of the Law School hosted by current students
- Individual meetings with one of our admission counselors
- An opportunity to sit in on a 1L class
- Zoom appointments
- Virtual visits and more
Visit our Visit page to schedule your trip to campus
If you take the April LSAT you might be considered for admission so long as your application is fully completed before the April 15 deadline. We strongly encourage you to consider the February LSAT as the latest test date to ensure maximum consideration for admission in our next class.
Gonzaga Law currently offers a traditional 3-year J.D. track or an Executive 2-year J.D. track.
Gonzaga Law does NOT offer a part-time track. An enrolled student may take reduced credit loads for good cause, or based on extraordinary circumstances, but such determinations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Admitted Students
Gonzaga School of Law offers two dual-degree programs in conjunction with the Gonzaga School of Business: the J.D./MBA, and the J.D./Master of Accountancy.
We also offer a J.D./MSW in conjunction with the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University.
Dual degree students must complete their first year of law school before participating in a dual degree program. Student must also be aware of application deadlines, entrance exams, and course prerequisites that the collaborating schools require.
Gonzaga School of Law offers two dual-degree programs in conjunction with the Gonzaga School of Business: the J.D./MBA, and the J.D./Master of Accountancy.
We also offer a J.D./MSW in conjunction with the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University.
Dual degree students must complete their first year of law school before participating in a dual degree program. Student must also be aware of application deadlines, entrance exams, and course prerequisites that the collaborating schools require.
Incoming 1L students are registered the first time by the Registrar’s Office. This typically happens in mid-July.
Admitted students must submit a $500 non-refundable deposit via their applicant status portal by April 15.
New Student Orientation s hosted by our Student Affairs team and is held the week before classes begin. Orientation events are required for all new students. Expect to hear more specifics about your transition to campus throughout the summer. Deposited (and matriculated) students can find Orientation information in your new student portal.
The admissions office will share housing options periodically on the private Admitted Student Facebook group. You can also check our housing resource website: http://gonzagaoffcampus.org/
Many students apply to law school while still completing their undergraduate degree. If this is your situation, you will need to send a final transcript showing that your bachelor’s degree has been awarded. This transcript must be sent to LSAC (in the same fashion as when you applied).
Admitted students may request to defer their acceptance for one year on a case by case basis. Students interested in deferring should e-mail the admissions office with a brief explanation. If a deferral is granted, the student must submit their $500 non-refundable tuition deposit. Any offered scholarships will be maintained and carry over with an approved deferral.
Please complete your FAFSA as soon as possible to be considered for Federal Aid.