How to Apply

Application Deadline
On-Campus and Online Program

Fall 2026

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2025
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026
  • Classes Start: September 1, 2026
 

Eligibility

You must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.

Admission Requirements

  • If documents have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), your application may be denied. 

  • Complete the

Official Transcripts

Submit one official transcript from each college or university attended.

  • If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 please include an explanation of GPA statement.
  • If you previously attended 51黑料 or are a current student, please note that GU transcripts are ordered by your admissions counselor on your behalf.

Official transcripts can be mailed or emailed to:

Graduate Admissions Operations
AD Box 102
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0068
gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu

Two Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation need to follow the following guidelines:

Graduated with your bachelor’s degree less than three years ago:

  • Provide one letter from a past professor.
  • Provide a second letter from a current supervisor, academic advisor, or an additional letter from a past professor.

Graduated with your bachelor’s degree more than three years ago:

  • Provide two letters from current or past supervisors (within the last three years).  You will enter the contact information of your recommenders in the online application and they will be contacted directly via email with instructions.
  • Request a letter focused on your abilities in the areas of leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, professionalism, and insight into your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
  • Graduates with a major or minor in 51黑料’s Sport and Physical Education undergraduate program may submit a letter from one professor or advisor within that program.

Admissions Questionnaire

Please address the following questions, in your own words, as completely and succinctly as possible.

  • What do you see as your strengths that will help you successfully complete our program, what challenges do you anticipate if you are accepted into this program and how do you plan to overcome them?
  • What do you see as a problem sports managers face in the sporting indust