August 2026

  • Aug
    11

    New Faculty/Staff Orientation begins

  • ASC Orientation Retreat

  • Aug
    16

    Chamber Choir Bootcamp

    Ruesch Hall - Flannery Music Center - -
  • Aug
    17

    Faculty & Staff Retreat

  • Aug
    18

    Faculty & Staff Meeting

  • GMC Faculty and Staff Welcome Back Luncheon

    Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -
    The Gonzaga Mothers Club treats the Gonzaga faculty and staff to a "welcome back" luncheon in the Lower Commons at the beginning of each school year.  GMC volunteers decorate the Commons, serve a delicious lunch, and provide raffles and door prizes to the faculty and staff.
  • Aug
    19

    Stone Photography Picture Day - Sophomores & Juniors

    Stone Photography will be on campus on August 20th to photograph all Sophomores and Juniors  for the Aetonian Yearbook.  There is no fee or registration needed to have your photo taken for the yearbook.

    Any questions can be directed to Ciaran Freeman, moderator of the Aetonian Yearbook.

    Please dress accordingly (polo or collared shirts are required).
    Contact: Ciaran Freeman

  • Sophomore Orientation

    Students should report directly to the Sheehy Theater for the orientation assembly. The assembly is followed by a series of rotations, which include sitting for a yearbook photo. Each student must bring the Educational Device he intends to use for the school year to orientation.

    Schedule:
    Sophomores - 8:00am - 11:00am

    Dress Code: Students must wear a collared shirt; khaki or casual shorts and closed-toe shoes. Sneakers are permissible.

    Lunch: Lunch will be provided.

  • Junior Orientation

    Students should report directly to the Sheehy Theater for the orientation assembly. The assembly is followed by a series of rotations, which include sitting for a yearbook photo. Each student must bring the Educational Device he intends to use for the school year to orientation.

    Schedule:
    Juniors - 11:00 am - 2:00pm

    Dress Code: Students must wear a collared shirt; khaki or casual shorts and closed-toe shoes. Sneakers are permissible.

    Lunch: Lunch will be provided.

  • New Families Welcome Orientation and Picnic

    Sheehy Theater, Collins Courtyard & Carmody Center
    All freshmen and new students and their parents/guardians are invited to a welcome event on Wednesday, August 19th to kick off their time at Gonzaga.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet school administration, classmates and fellow parents.

    The evening will begin with a welcome at 6:45pm in Sheehy Theater and then a picnic dinner in Collins Courtyard and the Carmody Center. 

    Attire is dressy casual. Since this is a special event just for new students and their parents, we kindly ask that your siblings remain at home.

    No RSVP is needed

    There is limited parking on campus in the parking garage. Street parking is available after 6:30pm. Please consider car pooling or taking Metro.
  • Aug
    20

    Stone Photography Picture Day - Freshman

    Stone Photography will be on campus on August 21th to photograph all Freshmen for the Aetonian Yearbook.  There is no fee or registration needed to have your photo taken for the yearbook.

    Any questions can be directed to Ciaran Freeman, moderator of the Aetonian Yearbook.

    Please dress accordingly (polo or collared shirts are required).
    Contact: Ciaran Freeman

  • Freshman Orientation

    Buchanan Field
    Freshman will report directly to Buchanan Field and find their homeroom (1st Block) teacher to begin orientation. The initial assembly is followed by various meetings around campus including educational technology activities and sitting for a yearbook photo. Each student must bring the Educational Device he intends to use for the school year to orientation .

    Dress Code: Students must wear a collared shirt; khaki or casual shorts and closed-toe shoes. Sneakers are  recommended, as students will participate in field activities.

    Lunch: Lunch will be provided.

  • Senior Orientation

    Sheehy Theater
    Seniors should report to the Sheehy Theater to begin the day. Senior orientation now includes their Summer Service Seminar and a meeting with the College Counseling Office. Each student must bring the Educational Device he intends to use for the school year to orientation.

    Dress Code: Students must wear a collared shirt; khaki or casual shorts and closed-toe shoes. Sneakers are  recommended, as students will participate in field activities.

    Lunch: Lunch will be provided.
  • Aug
    21

    Day - All 8

    The academic year will start on Friday, August 21. We will have a special schedule to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit and to allow all students to meet each of their teachers.

    Formal dress day (dress shirt, tie, and jacket required).

    Lunch will be served.

  • First Day of Classes

  • Mass of the Holy Spirit

    St. Aloysius Church
  • Aug
    24

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    25

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    26

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    27

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  • Aug
    28

    Day A

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    31

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