Parent Resources
Orientation is an important transition for both students and their families, and we have thoughtfully designed a schedule to provide the most effective way to ease your arrival and connection to campus. The parent and family programs run concurrently with new student Orientation, and we urge all families to take part in the full array of activities provided. New students will be full participants in their own program beginning at dinner Friday night.
There are activities for family members on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20, including a Welcome Tent with area information, a Sibling Program for any younger siblings who may be traveling with you, and a Parents Orientation program. The final event for family members is the Assurance and Affirmation Service, after which families will be given "transition time" to say their goodbyes before departing the campus. The parent and family portion of Orientation is concluded by 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Parent Relations (housed in the Alumni Office)
Resource Links
Parent Relations Office
Website of Gordon's Parent Relations Office
Downloads
O-Checklist (PDF)
Lists of tasks that new students must complete prior to Orientation
Packing List (PDF)
List of recommended items for new students to bring to Gordon
Orientation Schedule (PDF)
Detailed schedule of Orientation events
Arrival Information (PDF)
Information about arriving at Gordon on August 19, 2011
Parent Welcome Letter (PDF)
Welcome letter to parents of new students
Parent Schedule (PDF)
Parent Orientation Schedule
Parents Dessert Reception Map (PDF)
Parents Dessert Reception Map
Local Businesses (PDF)
Brochure advertising local restaurants, convenience stores and malls