Apply to Gordon
Take the first step toward a nationally ranked Christian liberal arts education. We’re glad you’re considering Gordon College, and we’re excited to get to know you throughout the application process. Whether this is your first time applying to college or your next step toward completing a degree, the process is simple.
Undergraduate
Apply Today. Plan with Confidence.
Apply by any admission deadline and receive your admission decision, merit scholarship award, and financial aid package within two weeks of completing your application and FAFSA. Our goal is to provide students and families with the information they need to make a confident college decision in a timely manner.
There’s still time to apply and join us for Fall 2026. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and reviewing spots as they remain.
Undergraduate Admissions Deadlines
Students admitted through Early Action will receive their admission decision, merit scholarship award, and financial aid package within two weeks of completing their application and FAFSA.
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Early Decision is designed for students who have identified Gordon as their first-choice college. Students admitted through Early Decision will receive their admission decision, merit scholarship award, and financial aid package within two weeks of completing their application and FAFSA.
Early Decision is a binding commitment to enroll at Gordon College after reviewing your financial aid package. If a student and family determine that attendance is not financially feasible, they may request a review of their award. Should financial concerns remain unresolved, the student may be released from the Early Decision agreement. Students who move forward with Early Decision are expected to withdraw applications from other institutions.
Benefits of Early Decision
- Priority housing selection for your first year on campus
- Priority registration status for course selection
- Receive an admission decision, scholarship award, and financial aid package early in your college search process.
- Review your financial aid early and gain clarity on affordability
- Secure your place in the incoming class early
- Reduce the stress and uncertainty of the college search process
- Demonstrate your commitment to Gordon as your first-choice college
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Early Action is designed for students who want to receive an admission decision and financial aid information early in the college search process while maintaining the flexibility to consider other institutions. Students admitted through Early Action will receive their admission decision, merit scholarship award, and financial aid package within two weeks of completing their application and FAFSA.
Early Action is a non-binding admission plan. Students are not required to enroll and may continue exploring their college options through May 1.
Benefits of Early Action
- Priority housing selection for your first year on campus
- Receive an admission decision, scholarship award, and financial aid package early in your college search process
- Review your financial aid early and gain clarity on affordability
- Secure your place in the incoming class early
- Maintain the flexibility to compare colleges and financial aid offers
- Reduce the stress and uncertainty of the college search process
- Demonstrate your strong interest in Gordon College
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Early Action II is designed for students who want to receive an admission decision and financial aid information early in the college search process while maintaining the flexibility to consider other institutions. Students admitted through Early Action II will receive their admission decision, merit scholarship award, and financial aid package within two weeks of completing their application and FAFSA. Students interested in being considered for the Gordon Honors Institute should apply prior to December 15.
Early Action II is a non-binding admission plan. Students are not required to enroll and may continue exploring their college options through May 1.
Benefits of Early Action II
- Receive an admission decision, scholarship award, and financial aid package early in your college search process
- Review your financial aid early and gain clarity on affordability
- Secure your place in the incoming class before Regular Decision applicants
- Maintain the flexibility to compare colleges and financial aid offers
- Reduce the stress and uncertainty of the college search process
- Demonstrate your strong interest in Gordon College
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Regular Decision is designed for students who would like additional time to complete their college search and application process. Students admitted through Regular Decision will receive an admission decision, merit scholarship award, and financial aid package after completing their application and FAFSA.
Regular Decision is a non-binding admission plan. Students have until May 1 to make their final college decision and submit their enrollment deposit.
Benefits of Regular Decision
- Receive an admission decision, scholarship award, and financial aid package within two weeks
- More traditional college application timeline
- Maintain the flexibility to compare colleges and financial aid offers
- Continue exploring Gordon through campus visits and admissions events
- Have until May 1 to make your final college decision
- Join a Christ-centered community committed to your academic, personal, and spiritual growth
Graduate
Create an account in our Applicant Portal to start the application process for any of our graduate programs. Or, learn more about specific programs:
If you are seeking readmission, contact the Admissions Office to begin the process.
If you are a non-degree student—seeking or not seeking academic credit—contact the Admissions Office to request an application and a high school transcript or other evidence of completion of high school graduation requirements.
Gordon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.