Join Honors! Orientation Immersion

Students laying on grass playing games

Join Honors!

is our orientation immersion event. Incoming Honors students arrive on campus early to meet each other, the Honors faculty, and upper-class Honors student leaders and peer mentors.

Honors Students

We spend three days learning about campus, exploring Spokane, sharing meals, all while making new friends. It’s a busy, exciting experience, so bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, an open mind and an adventurous spirit!

Student Activities Include:

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Introductions & Games
  • Meeting with Faculty in Small Groups
  • A Kendall Yards Night
  • Scavenger Hunt of downtown Spokane
  • Spike Nights Activities

Honors Student Move-in and Pre-orientation Dates for Fall 2026

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026
    • Move-in day and first night of Honors student orientation activities
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - Thursday, August 30, 2026
    • Honors student orientation activities
Are you a new Honors Program Student?

Parent & Family Orientation Itinerary

Parent and Family Orientation (PFO) will take place on campus, August 28 - 31, 2026.

Are you a parent/family of an Honors student?

Meet the Co-Directors

Questions about Join Honors! can be directed to our co-directors.

Portrait of Dr. Hays Whitlatch

Hays Whitlatch, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics
Associate Director of Honors

509-313-3902
whitlatch@gonzaga.edu
Learn more about Dr. Whitlatch

Kevin Vander Schel, Ph.D.

Kevin Vander Schel, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Director of Honors

509-313-4785
vanderschel@gonzaga.edu
Learn more about Dr. Vander Schel