August 2026

• Aug

  11

  New Faculty/Staff Orientation begins

  8/11/2026
• Aug

  17

  Faculty and Staff Retreat

  8/17/2026
• Aug

  18

  Faculty & Staff Meeting

  8/18/2026

• GMC Faculty and Staff Welcome Back Luncheon

  8/18/2026 12:00 PM

  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.

• New Families Welcome Orientation and Picnic

  8/18/2026 6:45 PM

  Sheehy Theater, Collins Courtyard & Carmody Center

  All freshmen and new students and their parents/guardians are invited to a welcome event on Wednesday, August 20th 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 the Collins Courtyard and 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

  21

  Day - All 8

  8/21/2026

  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.
• Aug

  24

  Day A

  8/24/2026
• Aug

  25

  Day B

  8/25/2026
• Aug

  26

  Day A

  8/26/2026
• Aug

  27

  Day B

  8/27/2026
• Aug

  28

  Day A

  8/28/2026
• Aug

  31

  Day B

  8/31/2026