Gonzaga University essay prompts
2025-26verified Gonzaga University admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August. These are the most recent prompts Kolly has verified for this school. Schools typically publish final 2026-27 supplements by early August; check the official source below before submitting.
Jesuit Values / Standing for Others
A Gonzaga education promotes dedication to human dignity, social justice, diversity, global engagement, solidarity with the vulnerable, and environmental stewardship. Reflecting on these values, how have you shown your commitment to standing for and with others in your actions?
300 words max · Required
Why Nursing (Nursing Applicants Only)
What experiences have led you to choose the field of nursing? Why do you believe nursing is a good career path for you?
No limit listed · Required
Presidential Speaker's Series
Gonzaga's Presidential Speaker's Series invites leaders from around the world (such as LTC Olga Custodio, America's first Latina military pilot or Cotopaxi founder Davis Smith) to share their work and passions with the GU community. If you were able to invite any living person to come and speak to the GU community, who would it be? Why would you want to invite them?
300 words max · Required
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Common questions
- What are the Gonzaga University essay prompts for 2025-26?
- Gonzaga University lists Jesuit Values / Standing for Others (1 prompt); Why Nursing (Nursing Applicants Only) (1 prompt); Presidential Speaker's Series (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does Gonzaga University require?
- Gonzaga University requires 3 essays based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 3 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Gonzaga University supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 300 words max.