Join Honors! Orientation Immersion

Students laying on grass playing games

Join Honors!

is our orientation immersion event. Incoming Honors 51³Ô¹Ïs arrive on campus early to meet each other, the Honors faculty, and upper-class Honors 51³Ô¹Ï 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 51³Ô¹Ï orientation activities
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - Thursday, August 30, 2026
    • Honors 51³Ô¹Ï 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 51³Ô¹Ï?

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