Welcome to Gordon!
New Student Orientation is the first step in supporting your journey of faith, learning, and living at Gordon College. You will learn more about the College's resources and the people who are here to guide and encourage your successful educational adventure. Gordon is blessed with a dedicated community of faculty, staff and fellow students that share our journeys together.
Before you arrive
- Set Up your Gordon Technology Account
You will need to use your birthdate and student ID to complete this step. Your student ID will be emailed to you. - Complete your onboarding steps in the Admissions portal
Fill out forms for housing, Academics and Advising, financial information, your Medical Questionnaire, and La Vida or Discovery choice for the spring semester. - Log into Gordon 360 and submit your student ID photo
- Begin working through GC101
GC101 is an online “pre-orientation” introduction to the College. You will need to:- Schedule your advising appointment (in December)
- Review your World language placement survey
- Explore your campus resources!
2026 Orientation Schedule
Monday, January 13, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Check-In and Move-In for On-Campus Residents |
12:00 p.m. | Student and Family Welcome Lunch |
1:15 p.m. | Family Departure |
1:30 p.m. | La Vida Interactive Session |
4:00 p.m. | Wellness and Thriving in Your First Semester |
5:00 p.m. | Dinner with Halls or Commuter Coordinator |
Tuesday, January 14, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. | Faith, Learning and Living: Spiritual Life at Gordon |
9:30 a.m. | Intro to Academic Life |
10:30 a.m. | Academic Advising Appointments |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch with Student Leaders |
1:15 p.m. | Engaging Culture and Encountering Others |
2:15 p.m. | Campus Insider Tour |
3:15 p.m. | International Students Only: Intro to F-1 Visa Student Status |