First-Year Applicants

Accepting applications for Fall 2024!
Is this your first time applying to college? We've made the application process as easy as possible. Notice an application fee, references, interview or test scores aren't listed in our application steps—some of the many perks of applying to Gordon.

The following requirements are for bachelor’s degrees. View graduate programs ➔

Have a question? We're here to help! Email [email protected] or call 866.464.6736.

Two easy steps to apply:

• Complete the online application:

  APPLY ONLINE APPLY ON COMMON APP

• Request your transcript:
  Please ask your school counselor to email your transcript to [email protected]. These materials can also be sent from your school's portal (Naviance, Scoir, Parchment, etc.).   

Gordon is test optional. For any student who has been able to take a test, Gordon will still accept your scores (for SAT, visit collegeboard.org, school code 3417; for ACT, visit act.org, school code is 1838). We also accept the Classical Learning Test (CLT), an alternative college entrance exam used by many students, which is available online. Students who are unable to submit scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions selection process.

If you’re planning to major in art or music, there are a few additional requirements.
See the music admissions checklist and/or the art portfolio guidelines.

ADMISSION FOR FALL

DEADLINE	ACTION	ADMISSION DECISION BY
November 1	Early Action I	Two-week turnaround
December 1	Early Action II	Two-week turnaround
December 20	Global Honors Scholars and A. J. Gordon Scholars Deadline*
January 3	Clarendon Scholars and First-Year Fellows Deadline*
February 1	Regular Decision I	Two-week turnaround
March 1	Regular Decision II	Two-week turnaround
May 1	$200 Deposit Deadline (Refundable prior to May 1)

SPRING ADMISSION

DEADLINE	ACTION	ADMISSION DECISION BY
Rolling Admission	Application Deadline	Decision in 2 weeks
January 15	Non-refundable Deposit Deadline

Honors and Fellows deadlines:

• Students interested in the Global Honors Scholars or A. J. Gordon Scholars programs should complete their Gordon College admissions application by December 20. 
• Students interested in the Clarendon Scholars programs or the First-Year Fellows should complete their admissions application by January 3. 

Send us your documents:

Gordon College
Office of Admissions
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984-9771
[email protected]

HAVE A QUESTION? We're here to help!
[email protected] or 866.464.6736

Gordon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.