FAQ’s for Parent and Family Orientation
FAQs:
What does my student bring to school?
Necessities
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Luxuries
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Hard To Live Without
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Don’t Bring
- Pets
- Candles
- Weapons
- Toasters
- Hot Plate
How do I register for Parent Orientation?
It’s easy! Visit the Parent and Family Orientation registration page here:
https://commerce.cashnet.com/GUPFO
What happens at Parent Orientation?
All of the details can be found in our Parent and Family Itinerary.
Visit http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Development/parent-family-initiatives/Orientation.asp for details!
Where will I stay during orientation?
Check out Visit Spokane’s webpage designed for Gonzaga Orientation. Information regarding lodging, dining, recreation, and shopping is all available.
http://www.visitspokane.com/gonzaga/
What will my student be doing during orientation?
The goal of new student orientation is to provide opportunities for our new Zags to become acclimated to campus and feel comfortable about their new journey in college. Your student will be participating in diverse programming throughout the weekend to meet this goal. We are intentional about students acclimating apart from their families, so trust that our orientation crew is supplying a great welcome experience for your students.
Where will I park during Orientation?
Campus parking is open to all visitors during orientation weekend. Red and Green lots are suggested with overflow parking available at College Hall.
What is Fred Meyer Night?
Students and family get an opportunity to visit the Fred Meyer store located at the Thor/Freya exit for exclusive specials offered only to GU students, families, and employees. Enjoy shopping for everything your student might need to get started at Gonzaga… and win prizes!
http://www.fredmeyer.com/Pages/default.aspx
What is the housing assignment process?
At the link below, you can find an informative description of the housing process:
What are the banking options on campus?
US Bank serves as the campus banking partner. The central location is in the Crosby Student Center – next to University Ministry. It is a full service bank accommodating students with bank accounts, credit cards, auto loans, etc.
Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Representatives are available throughout Welcome Weekend, as well as on Labor Day.
ATM’s are available in the Crosby Student Center and the Bark. Online banking and a mobile application are also offered. If you are banking with US Bank, Gonzaga ID cards can be used as an ATM card.
To open a bank account or ask any questions, call 509-325-7027 for assistance.
How does the mailing service operate?
The Gonzaga Mailroom provides the services that include receiving of packages/mail via Fed Ex and UPS. We also provide all services a US Postal Substation does, for example: certified, insured, priority, express, first class and parcel letters and packages. In addition, we also ship out packages/mail through these methods. We sell packaging materials, boxes, envelopes, tape for all of your packing needs, as well as stamps.
The Mailroom will be open on Saturday, August 30th for Orientation but is normally closed weekends during the academic year. We also observe all of Gonzaga University Holidays.
The cost for a mailbox is $30 for the academic year plus a $5 key deposit.
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