Transfer Students
Accepting applications for Fall 2025!
We value the hard work you’ve already invested in your education, and we appreciate the unique experience and perspective you bring to our campus community. From your first contact with Gordon, you will have an admissions counselor who works directly with you to make the process a seamless one. Your admissions counselor will help you navigate the transfer credit evaluation and the financial aid process. We look forward to welcoming you to Gordon!
Transferring Credits
Input your courses into Transferology to learn how your credits can transfer to Gordon! If you click ‘Request Information,’ we’ll send your courses to our Registrar to be fully evaluated.
Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee Program
Good news. If you're a student studying or planning to study at a Massachusetts community college, you are guaranteed credit when transferring to Gordon College. All you need is a minimum GPA of 2.5, an associate degree from a Massachusetts community college, and a plan to major in any of our B.A. or B.S. degrees. At Gordon, we value that as a transfer you have already been a hard-working college student prior to submitting an application to us. We understand that evaluating the courses you intend to transfer is one of the most important pieces of your college decision. When a transfer student has been offered acceptance to Gordon College, we request a Transfer Evaluation to be completed by our Registrar’s Office. We intend for you to receive your evaluation before making a final college choice.
Two easy steps to apply to Gordon:
1. Complete the online application
2. Send us your transcript(s):
If you have completed 24 credits or more of collegiate work, please send us:
- Your official college transcript(s) (If you’ve attended more than one college, please send us transcripts from each institution.)
If you have completed fewer than 24 credits (one full academic year) of collegiate work post-high school graduation, please send us:
- Your official high school and college transcript(s)
- Your SAT or ACT scores are optional. For students submitting SAT scores, visit collegeboard.org, school code 3417; for ACT, visit act.org, school code is 1838. We also accept the Classical Learning Test (CLT), which is available online. Students who are unable to submit scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions selection process.
Music Auditions
If you're planning to major in music, you'll also need to audition. Learn more at Adams School of Music and the Arts.
Dates and Deadlines
View important dates and deadlines here.
Send us your documents:
Gordon College
Office of Admissions
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984-9771
[email protected]
The Transfer Experience
Orientation
As you plan your transition to Gordon we feel strongly that it needs to be a smooth one, which is why we’ve designed a special track in Orientation just for our transfer students. You are placed in an Orientation Crew (O-Crew) made up of 10-12 transfers. From there you’ll be able to start building community and connecting with students who have similar experiences to you.
Housing
We know that your housing experience is important to you. It’s where you come home at the end of the day! As a transfer student, you will be placed with another transfer or returning student at Gordon. If you are 20 years old or an incoming junior you can request apartment-style housing.
Location
The area where Gordon is located couldn’t be better. We’re 25 miles from the thriving, academic downtown of Boston, 3 miles from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and situated on 450 acres of beautiful New England forests. Learn more about Gordon's location on the north shore of Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a transfer student?
If you’ve taken any college credits after graduating high school, you’ll want to apply as a transfer student!
What financial aid do I qualify for?
We want to make sure Gordon is as affordable as possible for our students. Transfer students are automatically awarded a merit scholarship ranging from $11,000 to $15,000 per year. Transfers also qualify for additional scholarships through music and fine arts, church matching, and more. You can check out our aid opportunities and Transfer Scholarship Calculator here.
How many credits can I transfer?
Typically, 60 credits from a community or two-year college, or 60-90 credits from a combination of two and four-year institutions may be applied towards the Gordon College degree.
Can I transfer mid-year?
Yes! Spring transfers are absolutely welcome on a rolling admission basis. When you’ve finished your application, you can expect a decision back in less than two weeks.
Have additional questions?
For more information, contact:
Sophia Rowe
Transfer Admissions Counselor