Accepted International Students

As an accepted international student, this page is just for you.

Welcome to the Gordon College family. We’ve had a record number of applications and visits this year, and we are excited to welcome you to campus. At Gordon you can count on:

High-quality, challenging academics—see what students are doing now and where alumni go.
A welcoming campus community—check out residence hall life, what students do to have fun, and many services for students.
A vibrant faith community where you are challenged to grow—and to put your faith into action in the world.

We believe a Gordon education is a wise investment, and we are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.

Again, congratulations and welcome,
Dan Tymann, Executive Vice President

YOU'RE IN—NOW WHAT?

	Secure a Spot at Gordon To ensure a spot as a Gordon student, send us: Your deposit in the form of your first tuition payment, due May 1. A copy of your passport. Your completed residence hall questionnaire. Your completed medical questionnaire.
	Work Toward Getting Your Student Visa After you send in your payment and a copy of your passport, we’ll send the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant form to you in the mail. Read the document to learn more about what to expect and how to request your F-l student visa. Complete your visa paperwork and make an appointment at the United States Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence as soon as you can; attaining a visa can be a long process, and we want to make sure everything is complete so we can welcome you as a student in mid-August. If you are transferring from another U.S. institution, you'll need to request that your SEVIS record be transferred to Gordon.
	Save the Date: International Orientation—Wednesday, August 22, 2012 This specialized international Orientation is held just before the new-student Orientation. Make sure you schedule your flight to arrive in time to attend, and be in touch with our Orientation team to schedule transportation from the airport. Please also contact Cheryl DeLuca, international student advisor, prior to Orientation. International students may arrive as early as Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
	Visit as an Accepted Student If you’re able, sign up to visit Gordon for an Accepted Student Day. We’d love to meet you and show you around!

NEXT STEPS:

Join Gordon’s Facebook Page: Make friends. Join the Class of 2016 on Facebook.

Meet Gordon Students: See what kinds of things current students are involved in—check out their blogs, videos and more.

Need a Computer? The Center for Technology Services (CTS) has recommendations for all your computer and software needs. Gordon offers great deals on software—Microsoft Office is free for Gordon students, and Adobe is 80% off.

Keep in Touch: Considering buying a WiFi phone to stay connected to family and friends at local (instead of international) rates? CTS has confirmed that the LG 070 phones connect easily to the Gordon network. If this phone isn’t available in your home country, contact CTS before you purchase a phone so they can confirm it will work on our network.

Connect with Your Counselor: Still have questions? Your admissions counselor is here to help.