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Welcome to Gonzaga Law School. This Orientation section of our Web site is designed to help answer some of the questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you on campus on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008.
Note: Some of the information to which this page refers changes frequently -- sometimes more than once a day. Please return often for updates.
Frequently updated documents
First-day Assignments Most professors will make first-day assignments, which will be posted in this section. Check back often if assignments seem to be unavailable, as new postings will be made daily. For more information, please see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 8 below.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the schedule for Fall 2008 Orientation for the new law students?
2. How do I get my class schedule for fall classes?
3. What is the registration process?
4. How do I get financial aid?
5. How do I buy books for my classes?
6. What is the academic calendar?
7. If I have a disability, may I obtain accommodations?
8. I have heard that I am expected to read assignments BEFORE classes start
on August 25, 2008. Is that true?
9. How do I get connected to the computer network at the Law School?
10. How do I get a student identification card?
11. How do I get a parking permit?
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1. What is the schedule for Fall 2008 orientation for the new law students?
SCHEDULE
Orientation is scheduled for Aug. 19-21. Orientation is mandatory for all first-year law students, even if you participated in the Summer Start program. Click here (pdf) for the schedule of sessions.
Evening Activities
- Tuesday, August 19th
- Student Bar Association Picnic
- Optional: Following the picnic, we will offer a two-mile walking tour of the Spokane River and the falls that are its show-piece. We'll discuss the critical role the river has played in the cultures it has supported and talk about its natural and environment relevance to the region.
- Wednesday, August 20
Optional Public Service Opportunity
On Thursday, Aug. 22, a volunteer group will depart from the law school at 3 p.m. and travel to Vinegar Flats Garden (approx. 10-minute drive) for a 2-3 hour work party.
Students will work in the garden and then gather for a light meal made from items grown in the garden.
Vinegar Flats Garden sits on donated property and all items grown in the garden are either delivered to kitchen staff at St. Margaret’s Shelter or sold at local farmers markets with all proceeds donated to the shelter.
Space is limited to 35 students and anyone interested should RSVP to Sharon Day in the Registrar’s office by Wed. August 13th.
Orientation Materials and Assignments:
Legal study is an interactive process. While you may be used to a lecture format in your undergraduate studies, law school is teaching you a process for thinking. Thus, this is an interactive process based upon preparation before class and discussion in class. To that end, you have reading assignments to prepare for orientation. Click here (pdf) for those materials.
IMPORTANT: Please print materials and bring them with you to Orientation.
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2. How do I get my class schedule for fall classes?
1. Go to ZagWeb*
2. Select the "Enter Secure Area" link.
3. Enter your Social Security number. The first time you log into ZagWeb, your pin number will be your birth date expressed as a six-digit number. Example: January 1, 1978, should be entered as 010178.
4. The login verification form will request that you change your PIN.
5. You will then be asked to provide a security question and answer to be used in the event you forget your PIN.
6. Click on Student & Financial Aid.
7. Click on Registration.
8. Click on Student Detail Schedule. (For your information, the Student ID number is in front of your name on the right side.)
9. Select Fall 2008 Term.
10. Submit.
*NOTE: ZagWeb will be down from July 14 through July 18, 2008 and will not be available to students.
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3. What is the registration process?
During orientation, on Thursday, August 21, you MUST participate in the check-in process with the registrar’s office. Click here for an explanation of that check-in process. YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED REGISTERED until you have completed that check-in process.
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4. How do I get financial aid?
Click here for information about financial aid. All questions about financial aid should be directed to Joan Henning.
5. How do I buy books for my classes?
You must obtain the required books for each course before the first class. Professors will expect you to have prepared the first assignment before the first day of class. Each professor decides what books to require his or her course. Therefore, for each of your courses, you need to know the professor’s name to ensure that you acquire the correct books. For example, each of the three Contracts professors is using a different principal text. You can obtain a list of your professors from ZagWeb.
After you have a list of your teachers, click here for a list of required text books.
NOTE:
- Please confirm your books before purchasing.
- Legal Research & Writing classes are now set and you may buy your books. Before buying, check your schedule for changes.
You may purchase the books anywhere they are available. Two of the easiest places to do are these Web sites:
Alternatively, you may purchase the books from the University Bookstore. It will be open during the following hours:
- August 11-15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- August 18-29: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Finally, the Women’s Legal Caucus will hold a used book sale on August 24 & 25. Click here (pdf) for information on the sale. Please contact Alyssa Lambert if you have any questions or concerns regarding this sale.
6. What is the academic calendar?
The academic calendar can be accessed by clicking here.
7. If I have a disability, may I obtain accommodations?
Click here (pdf) for information on obtaining accommodation.
Click here for information on accommodations at Gonzaga University.
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8. I have heard that I am expected to read assignments BEFORE classes start on August 25, 2008. Is that true?
YES, you will have assignments to prepare to be ready for class on August 25 and thereafter. Professors will post first day assignments. Read and prepare the assigned material before your first meeting of that class. Click here for a link to first-day assignments. Check back often. Some assignments will not be posted until the week before August 25th.
9. How do I get connected to the computer network at the Law School?
Click here for a link to Student Computing Services.
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10. How do I get a student identification card?
You are scheduled to get your picture taken for Student Identification Cards on Thursday, August 21st. Identification cards will then be processed and you will be able to pick the finished product up at the registrar's office on Friday, August 22nd, between 8 am and 4 pm, or anytime during office hours the following week.
11. How do I get a parking permit?
In order to park in campus lots, you need to purchase a parking permit. The lots are patrolled and cars without permits will be ticketed. To purchase a parking permit, contact the Safety and Security Office.
Students may park in the Law School parking lots without a parking permit until the end of the first week of classes. Security will not start ticketing until the following week.
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