Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the program, students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and anticipate at least sophomore status at the beginning of the program. Students considering post-baccalaureate education (whether seminary, graduate school, law, medicine, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply, however all applicants are considered equally. For further information, email jafgordon.edu or call 978-867-4227.

COURSE CREDIT
The program offers up to 12 hours of course credit, including 8 credits towards Common Course core requirements in Historical Perspectives and The Examined Life, and 8 credits towards Thematic core requirements in Civic Responsibility and The Human Person.  Additional credits in one's major may be available at the discretion of individual departments. Costs for retreats, cultural activities, a periodical subscription, and some reading materials are covered by the program. Students admitted are also eligible - space permitting - to participate in the Gordon-in-Orvieto program upon completion of the JAF program.

APPLICATION

To apply to the program, fill out an application form (found in the PDF download to the right) and send to the address below.  One may also apply online. In addition to a completed application form, please send the following:

• Short statement of interest in program (i.e. why would this program benefit you?), indicating your level of commitment to the program for a full academic year. (A separate statement is not necessary if you choose to apply online)
• Sample of writing from a previous course
• Letter of recommendation from advisor or another professor or staff member who knows you well

• Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
  Interviews will be arranged for finalists once applications are received. 

CONTACT
Send application and supporting documents to:

Thomas Albert Howard
Program Director
c/o M. Ryan Groff,

Program Coordinator

Gordon College, Frost 315
Wenham, MA
01984-1899