Gonzaga University
What Gonzaga says
Exact quotes from Gonzaga’s official pages, checked word for word on Oct 22, 2026.
The LOA will not extend beyond two semesters.
— catalog.gonzaga.edu ↗… as well as obtain approval from the Office of the University Registrar and the Resolution Center for Conduct and Conflict.
— catalog.gonzaga.edu ↗Students who wish to return to the University after the termination date of their LOA must apply for re-admission to the University.
— catalog.gonzaga.edu ↗Students who attend another school during their LOA will have that status voided and they must apply for re-admission to the University.
— catalog.gonzaga.edu ↗To be eligible for a LOA, a student must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00 in the preceding fall or spring semester …
— catalog.gonzaga.edu ↗Written by AI from the quotes and pages we read. It may be incomplete or wrong; the school’s own pages win.
- Stepping away appears to need a Leave of Absence request approved by the Registrar and a conduct office.
- A 2.00 GPA seems required, and the leave looks capped at two regular semesters.
- The form and deadline aren't clear from public pages, and sources differ on length.
- Reasons accepted: not stated (No list of reasons. Eligibility is a 2.00 GPA plus approval from the Registrar and the conduct office).
- Time away allowed: Up to 2 semesters.
Before you decide
Check on the following…
- Will my spot be held?Check how long your school keeps your place and whether you have to apply to come back.Ask: Registrar
- Will I graduate later?A term off can push back your graduation. Ask which required classes only run in the spring.Ask: Academic advisor
- Is there a deadline to ask?Some schools want your leave request before January. Find out the exact date and the form.Ask: Dean’s office or registrar
- What happens to my scholarships and aid?Ask whether your scholarships and grants pause while you’re away or end, and what you need to do to get them back.Ask: Financial aid office
- When would I have to start repaying loans?Student loans usually stop being deferred when you’re not enrolled. After a short grace period, often six months, payments can start.Ask: Financial aid office
- Will I still have health insurance?A student health plan usually needs you to be enrolled. Make sure you’re covered from January to April.Ask: Student health office
- What about my housing?Ask whether you can leave your housing contract without a penalty and whether you’ll get housing when you come back.Ask: Housing office
- I’m on a student visa. Does this affect it?For F-1 students, not enrolling usually ends your visa status. Talk to this office before anything else.Ask: International student office
Student founder community
- New Venture Lab ↗Student-run consulting group that helps local entrepreneurs grow their ventures. Membership is by application.
Entrepreneurship center
- Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program ↗Three-year cross-curricular minor that helps students turn their ideas into ventures.
Hard-tech team
- GU Robotics ↗Builds integrated robotics systems; its main project is a Mars rover for the University Rover Challenge. Meets Saturdays in 2026-27.
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) ↗Student-run vehicle projects built in the Gonzaga machine shop.
CS club
- Women in Computing ↗Inclusive club for women in computer science and their allies; members code together and hold talks.
Why 75
Spend the winter building. Southbound runs Jan 11 to Apr 11, 2027 in Miami. Acceptance is rolling.
What we could find (checked Oct 22, 2026). Not final: confirm dates and aid with your school before you act. Source pages look current for 2026–27. We date pages from server timestamps, page metadata, “last updated” text, PDF dates and the Wayback Machine.