Deadlines
The application deadline is: June 15th, 2008 or when we reach capacity. The financial aid deadline is: May 15th, 2008
Deposit
A nonrefundable deposit of $150 must accompany your application. This will be credited to the total you owe. If you are emailing your application we must receive your deposit before we can confirm your attendance.
Students staying in the dorm will be required to provide a $75 key deposit at dorm check in. You may pay this by check (separate from GDI payment check), cash, or credit card. We will not cash your check or charge your credit card unless students lose keys and do not return them at check out.
Arrival Information
Program dates and arrival information
Program start dates vary. Below is the list of programs and dates
Four Week Programs
Zag Scholars Program: June 28th
Varsity Program: June 28th
Three Week Programs
Varsity Program: July 5th
Varsity Transition Program: July 5th
Two Week Programs
Varsity Program: July 12th
Varsity Transition Program: July 12th
Junior Varsity Program: July 12th
Novice Program: July 12th
Registration for all programs will be from 1pm-4pm in The Welch Hall Assembly Room located in Welch Hall. This is the institute dorm . When you arrive at the campus go to Welch Hall and check into your dorm. You can check into the dorm beginning at 8am. Orientation lecture will be at 6pm followed by your first lab that evening.
All programs conclude on Saturday, July 26th, 2008. Students may schedule flights to depart any time on that day. GDI will provide a shuttle from the dorm to the airport on July 26th at 9am. If you wish to take this free shuttle you should plan your flights accordingly. If your flight departs anytime after 10:00am you will be able to take the shuttle and make your flight.
An information packet along with parental permission and medical release forms will be sent upon acceptance into the program. It is not our policy to turn students away based on experience levels. We will accept all students who apply until we are full. We encourage you to apply early.
Traveling to and from Spokane
The Spokane airport is served by most major airlines and several regional carriers. Greyhound bus service and Amtrak train service are also available.
Transportation from airport to campus
The GDI does not run a shuttle to the campus. However, there are multiple inexpensive options for traveling to the campus from the airport, bus or train station. Fortunately, the campus is close to the airport. A taxi to the campus from the airport is approximately $20. Anytime Anywhere Taxi (509-536-1666) provides 24-hour taxi dispatch service. This is a safe, inexpensive method of traveling to campus. Have the taxi/shuttle take you to Welch Hall on the Gonzaga Campus. The dorm is on the corner of Dakota and Boone (see map). There are also private shuttle services you can contact on the airport website. Students are encouraged to share taxis with other students to defray costs.
On departure day, July 28th, the GDI will provide a charter bus to take students to the airport. This bus leaves at 9:00am. Any student who needs a ride to the airport may ride the bus at no charge. Even if your flight is in the afternoon you should take this ride to the airport since you'll need to check out of the dorm by 11am anyhow. If you need to be at the airport earlier than 10:00am you need to arrange a taxi or shuttle service.
Payment
Final Payment date is noted on your invoice. Along with your orientation materials we will send you an invoice with the balance owed via email. You made send a check, or pay with your credit card (Visa/MC). Make all checks payable to The Gonzaga Debate Institute. We also accept money orders, cash, and cashiers check. If you pay with credit card we MUST have your CC info at least 1 week prior to registration for processing. You may call or email with information at any time. If you wish to pay the balance with a credit cared we MUST have that information a week before registration. You can call 509 323 6654 or email with CC information.
