international student guide
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A guide for international students to apply to Gordon College.TRANSCRIPT
12:1Student/Faculty Ratio
located in WenHaM, MaSSacHuSettS, GoRdon iS 25 MileS noRtH oF BoSton
255 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA 01984-1899T 866 464 6736 F 978 867 4682
www.gordon.edu
THE BASICS
32 nationS RePReSented in Student Body
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT GuIdE
ASk quESTIonS. BuIld fAITH. BrInG HopE.
www.gordon.edu
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
� Application Checklist:
� Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
� Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (http://www.wes.org) or AACRAO (http://ies.aacrao.org/)
� Academic reference
� Christian faith reference
� Official SAT, ACT, or TOEFL scores
� Interview –phone, Skype, or campus visit
� Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
� Supplemental form (http://www.gordon.edu/igsf)
� Application fee is waived
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
F Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
F Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (ies.aacrao.org)
F Academic reference
F Christian faith reference
F Official SAT 1, ACT with writing or TOEFL scores
F Interview—phone, Skype or campus visit
F Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
F Supplemental form (www.gordon.edu/isff)
F Application fee is waived
accountingart
DesignDrawing/PrintmakingPaintingSculpture
Biblical StudiesBiblical LanguagesJewish Studies
Biology (Bachelor of arts)Biology (Bachelor of Science)
BiotechnologyEnvironmentalHealth Professions
(Premedical)Marine BiologyProfessional
Business administrationInternational Business
chemistryHealth Professions
(Premedical)Professional
christian MinistriesYouth MinistriesGlobal ChristianityJuvenile Justice MinistriesUrban MinistriesOutdoor Education
Ministriescommunication artscomputer Science
General Concentration
Computer Information Systems
economicsearly childhood education
(PreK–2)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)
elementary education (1–6)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)Special Education Licensure
(PreK–8)elementary art education
(PreK–8)Middle School education
(5–8)ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)Secondary education (8–12)
ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)english language and
literatureCreative Writing
FinanceFrench
Francophone StudiesGermanHistory
Public History and Museum Studies
international affairsInternational Development
KinesiologyHealth ProfessionsPhysician’s AssistantPrephysical TherapyPreoccupational TherapyPrenursingCorporate Fitness
combined languageslinguisticsMathematicsMusic (Bachelor of arts)Music Performance (Bachelor
of Music)Music education (Bachelor
of Music)PhilosophyPhysics
ProfessionalComputational PhysicsEngineering PhysicsPhysics: 3–2 Engineering
ProgramPolitical SciencePsychologyRecreation and leisure
StudiesOutdoor EducationSport Studies
Social Work SociologySpanishtheatre arts
MAJORSGordon College offers 38 majors and 42 concentrations
interdisciplinary and Preprofessional Minors
American StudiesClassicsEast Asian StudiesEnvironmental StudiesGender StudiesHealth Professions
(Premedical)Latin American Studies
NeuroscienceNonprofit Organization
ManagementOutdoor EducationPeace and Conflict StudiesPrelawPublic History and
Museum StudiesSport StudiesSustainable Development
Honors Programs
The Elijah ProjectJerusalem and
Athens ForumKenneth L. Pike
Honors ProgramDepartmental Honors
Mission: Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to a lifestyle of servanthood and prepared for leadership roles worldwide.
affiliations: An independent, multidenominational Christian college, Gordon is a charter member of the Christian College Consortium and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. More than 40 Christian denominations are represented by Gordon’s students, faculty and staff.
location: Wenham, Massachusetts, a North Shore town approximately 25 miles from Boston
enrollment: 1,500 undergraduate students from 38 states and 32 nations; approximately 15% multicultural and international
campus: 450 wooded acres 5 ponds
athletics: Member of the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference
First- to second-year retention rate: 81%
average GPa: 3.6
average act: 27 average toeFl: 102IBT
average Sat (middle 50% of verbal, math and writing combined): 1570–1910
High school class rank: First decile 34% Top quarter 64%
Percent of students enrolled from outside Massachusetts: 68%
Percent of classes with fewer than 10 students: 25%Fewer than 20: 67%Fewer than 30: 87%Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1
Percent of faculty with terminal degrees: 80%
SErvICES for InTErnATIonAl STudEnTS:
• Career and employment workshops
• International student advisor
• International student orientation
• Visa and immigration information services
• Summer housing
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT CluBS:
• ISO (International Student Organization)
• ALANA (Asian, Latino, African, and Native American)
• ACD (Advocates for Cultural Diversity)
• Mu Kappa
PRintHeSS Rai class of 2012
nepal
“Leaving home and traveling halfway across the world was one
of the biggest and most challenging decisions I’ve ever made.
Not only did the landscape and surrounding environment
change drastically; so did the faces, food and speech. I’ve
learned it takes time and people who care to make someone
feel at home—I’ve been blessed to have both here at Gordon.”
• Boston College
• Brown University
• Cornell University
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Princeton University
• Stanford University
wHErE fACulTy ComE from
• Fulbright Assistantship for Teaching—Germany
• Harvard Medical School
• Boston University
• Duke University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• University of Notre Dame
• Yale University
wHErE Gordon GrAduATES Go
wHAT AwAITS youGordon College is consistently rated among the top Christian colleges in the nation. Students love it here. We think you will too. Here are just a few reasons:
AT GORDON, FAITH IN CHRIST MATTERS. We’re ready to prepare you for a lifetime of Christian commitment. Academically. Spiritually. Physically. Emotionally.
WE AREN’T JUST A CAMPUS; WE’RE A COMMUNITY. You matter to us beyond brains and books. You’ll be welcomed at residence life events and campus-wide barbecues.
AT GORDON, FACULTY/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS MATTER. Many of our professors are nationally recognized leaders in their fields, waiting to bring you alongside them. From classroom discussions to casual meetings over clam chowder in Chester’s Place, our faculty are willing to invest in you.
WE’RE LOCATED IN THE GLOBAL HUB OF HIGHER EDUCATION. With Boston just 25 miles from campus, Gordon students have the opportunity to extend their learning to the city through internships, co-ops and research work at distinguished businesses and organizations.
AT GORDON, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MATTER. Gordon prepares students to become leaders, stewards, and agents of change. Our graduates lead churches and companies, make policies and movies, fight illnesses and injustice.
leaRn MoRe: www.gordon.edu/admissions/international
US News & World Report
One of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges”—One of four Christian liberal arts colleges to be nationally ranked
Fiske Guide to Colleges
One of the “300 Best and Most Interesting Colleges”
The Princeton Review
One of the “Best Northeastern Colleges”
Forbes Magazine
One of the top schools in the country for its students’ academic success and postgraduate studies
Peterson’s —The Real Guide to Colleges and Universities
One of the “Top 200 Colleges for Science”
John Templeton Foundation
The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development
Gordon CollEGE HAS rECEnTly BEEn rECoGnIzEd In:
CAmpuS SpECS
3 MileSFRoM ocean
Wooded acReS on caMPuS
StudentS inVolVed in oFF-caMPuS and Study aBRoad PRoGRaMS
MiniStRy GRouPS tHat cHanGe tHe WoRld
26
SoutH KoRea
canada
GeRMany
cHina
ZiMBaBWe
nePal
el SalVadoR
etHioPia
JaPan
SinGaPoRe
enGland
and Many otHeRS
countRieS RePReSented32
countRieS tRaVeled FoR MiSSionS tRiPS
33
SQuaRe Feet oF neW Science centeR
40%
SErvICES for InTErnATIonAl STudEnTS:
• Career and employment workshops
• International student advisor
• International student orientation
• Visa and immigration information services
• Summer housing
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT CluBS:
• ISO (International Student Organization)
• ALANA (Asian, Latino, African, and Native American)
• ACD (Advocates for Cultural Diversity)
• Mu Kappa
PRintHeSS Rai class of 2012
nepal
“Leaving home and traveling halfway across the world was one
of the biggest and most challenging decisions I’ve ever made.
Not only did the landscape and surrounding environment
change drastically; so did the faces, food and speech. I’ve
learned it takes time and people who care to make someone
feel at home—I’ve been blessed to have both here at Gordon.”
• Boston College
• Brown University
• Cornell University
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Princeton University
• Stanford University
wHErE fACulTy ComE from
• Fulbright Assistantship for Teaching—Germany
• Harvard Medical School
• Boston University
• Duke University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• University of Notre Dame
• Yale University
wHErE Gordon GrAduATES Go
wHAT AwAITS youGordon College is consistently rated among the top Christian colleges in the nation. Students love it here. We think you will too. Here are just a few reasons:
AT GORDON, FAITH IN CHRIST MATTERS. We’re ready to prepare you for a lifetime of Christian commitment. Academically. Spiritually. Physically. Emotionally.
WE AREN’T JUST A CAMPUS; WE’RE A COMMUNITY. You matter to us beyond brains and books. You’ll be welcomed at residence life events and campus-wide barbecues.
AT GORDON, FACULTY/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS MATTER. Many of our professors are nationally recognized leaders in their fields, waiting to bring you alongside them. From classroom discussions to casual meetings over clam chowder in Chester’s Place, our faculty are willing to invest in you.
WE’RE LOCATED IN THE GLOBAL HUB OF HIGHER EDUCATION. With Boston just 25 miles from campus, Gordon students have the opportunity to extend their learning to the city through internships, co-ops and research work at distinguished businesses and organizations.
AT GORDON, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MATTER. Gordon prepares students to become leaders, stewards, and agents of change. Our graduates lead churches and companies, make policies and movies, fight illnesses and injustice.
leaRn MoRe: www.gordon.edu/admissions/international
US News & World Report
One of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges”—One of four Christian liberal arts colleges to be nationally ranked
Fiske Guide to Colleges
One of the “300 Best and Most Interesting Colleges”
The Princeton Review
One of the “Best Northeastern Colleges”
Forbes Magazine
One of the top schools in the country for its students’ academic success and postgraduate studies
Peterson’s —The Real Guide to Colleges and Universities
One of the “Top 200 Colleges for Science”
John Templeton Foundation
The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development
Gordon CollEGE HAS rECEnTly BEEn rECoGnIzEd In:
CAmpuS SpECS
3 MileSFRoM ocean
Wooded acReS on caMPuS
StudentS inVolVed in oFF-caMPuS and Study aBRoad PRoGRaMS
MiniStRy GRouPS tHat cHanGe tHe WoRld
26
SoutH KoRea
canada
GeRMany
cHina
ZiMBaBWe
nePal
el SalVadoR
etHioPia
JaPan
SinGaPoRe
enGland
and Many otHeRS
countRieS RePReSented32
countRieS tRaVeled FoR MiSSionS tRiPS
33
SQuaRe Feet oF neW Science centeR
40%
SErvICES for InTErnATIonAl STudEnTS:
• Career and employment workshops
• International student advisor
• International student orientation
• Visa and immigration information services
• Summer housing
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT CluBS:
• ISO (International Student Organization)
• ALANA (Asian, Latino, African, and Native American)
• ACD (Advocates for Cultural Diversity)
• Mu Kappa
PRintHeSS Rai class of 2012
nepal
“Leaving home and traveling halfway across the world was one
of the biggest and most challenging decisions I’ve ever made.
Not only did the landscape and surrounding environment
change drastically; so did the faces, food and speech. I’ve
learned it takes time and people who care to make someone
feel at home—I’ve been blessed to have both here at Gordon.”
• Boston College
• Brown University
• Cornell University
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Princeton University
• Stanford University
wHErE fACulTy ComE from
• Fulbright Assistantship for Teaching—Germany
• Harvard Medical School
• Boston University
• Duke University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• University of Notre Dame
• Yale University
wHErE Gordon GrAduATES Go
wHAT AwAITS youGordon College is consistently rated among the top Christian colleges in the nation. Students love it here. We think you will too. Here are just a few reasons:
AT GORDON, FAITH IN CHRIST MATTERS. We’re ready to prepare you for a lifetime of Christian commitment. Academically. Spiritually. Physically. Emotionally.
WE AREN’T JUST A CAMPUS; WE’RE A COMMUNITY. You matter to us beyond brains and books. You’ll be welcomed at residence life events and campus-wide barbecues.
AT GORDON, FACULTY/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS MATTER. Many of our professors are nationally recognized leaders in their fields, waiting to bring you alongside them. From classroom discussions to casual meetings over clam chowder in Chester’s Place, our faculty are willing to invest in you.
WE’RE LOCATED IN THE GLOBAL HUB OF HIGHER EDUCATION. With Boston just 25 miles from campus, Gordon students have the opportunity to extend their learning to the city through internships, co-ops and research work at distinguished businesses and organizations.
AT GORDON, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MATTER. Gordon prepares students to become leaders, stewards, and agents of change. Our graduates lead churches and companies, make policies and movies, fight illnesses and injustice.
leaRn MoRe: www.gordon.edu/admissions/international
US News & World Report
One of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges”—One of four Christian liberal arts colleges to be nationally ranked
Fiske Guide to Colleges
One of the “300 Best and Most Interesting Colleges”
The Princeton Review
One of the “Best Northeastern Colleges”
Forbes Magazine
One of the top schools in the country for its students’ academic success and postgraduate studies
Peterson’s —The Real Guide to Colleges and Universities
One of the “Top 200 Colleges for Science”
John Templeton Foundation
The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development
Gordon CollEGE HAS rECEnTly BEEn rECoGnIzEd In:
CAmpuS SpECS
3 MileSFRoM ocean
Wooded acReS on caMPuS
StudentS inVolVed in oFF-caMPuS and Study aBRoad PRoGRaMS
MiniStRy GRouPS tHat cHanGe tHe WoRld
26
SoutH KoRea
canada
GeRMany
cHina
ZiMBaBWe
nePal
el SalVadoR
etHioPia
JaPan
SinGaPoRe
enGland
and Many otHeRS
countRieS RePReSented32
countRieS tRaVeled FoR MiSSionS tRiPS
33
SQuaRe Feet oF neW Science centeR
40%
SErvICES for InTErnATIonAl STudEnTS:
• Career and employment workshops
• International student advisor
• International student orientation
• Visa and immigration information services
• Summer housing
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT CluBS:
• ISO (International Student Organization)
• ALANA (Asian, Latino, African, and Native American)
• ACD (Advocates for Cultural Diversity)
• Mu Kappa
PRintHeSS Rai class of 2012
nepal
“Leaving home and traveling halfway across the world was one
of the biggest and most challenging decisions I’ve ever made.
Not only did the landscape and surrounding environment
change drastically; so did the faces, food and speech. I’ve
learned it takes time and people who care to make someone
feel at home—I’ve been blessed to have both here at Gordon.”
• Boston College
• Brown University
• Cornell University
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Princeton University
• Stanford University
wHErE fACulTy ComE from
• Fulbright Assistantship for Teaching—Germany
• Harvard Medical School
• Boston University
• Duke University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• University of Notre Dame
• Yale University
wHErE Gordon GrAduATES Go
wHAT AwAITS youGordon College is consistently rated among the top Christian colleges in the nation. Students love it here. We think you will too. Here are just a few reasons:
AT GORDON, FAITH IN CHRIST MATTERS. We’re ready to prepare you for a lifetime of Christian commitment. Academically. Spiritually. Physically. Emotionally.
WE AREN’T JUST A CAMPUS; WE’RE A COMMUNITY. You matter to us beyond brains and books. You’ll be welcomed at residence life events and campus-wide barbecues.
AT GORDON, FACULTY/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS MATTER. Many of our professors are nationally recognized leaders in their fields, waiting to bring you alongside them. From classroom discussions to casual meetings over clam chowder in Chester’s Place, our faculty are willing to invest in you.
WE’RE LOCATED IN THE GLOBAL HUB OF HIGHER EDUCATION. With Boston just 25 miles from campus, Gordon students have the opportunity to extend their learning to the city through internships, co-ops and research work at distinguished businesses and organizations.
AT GORDON, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MATTER. Gordon prepares students to become leaders, stewards, and agents of change. Our graduates lead churches and companies, make policies and movies, fight illnesses and injustice.
leaRn MoRe: www.gordon.edu/admissions/international
US News & World Report
One of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges”—One of four Christian liberal arts colleges to be nationally ranked
Fiske Guide to Colleges
One of the “300 Best and Most Interesting Colleges”
The Princeton Review
One of the “Best Northeastern Colleges”
Forbes Magazine
One of the top schools in the country for its students’ academic success and postgraduate studies
Peterson’s —The Real Guide to Colleges and Universities
One of the “Top 200 Colleges for Science”
John Templeton Foundation
The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development
Gordon CollEGE HAS rECEnTly BEEn rECoGnIzEd In:
CAmpuS SpECS
3 MileSFRoM ocean
Wooded acReS on caMPuS
StudentS inVolVed in oFF-caMPuS and Study aBRoad PRoGRaMS
MiniStRy GRouPS tHat cHanGe tHe WoRld
26
SoutH KoRea
canada
GeRMany
cHina
ZiMBaBWe
nePal
el SalVadoR
etHioPia
JaPan
SinGaPoRe
enGland
and Many otHeRS
countRieS RePReSented32
countRieS tRaVeled FoR MiSSionS tRiPS
33
SQuaRe Feet oF neW Science centeR
40%
12:1Student/Faculty Ratio
located in WenHaM, MaSSacHuSettS, GoRdon iS 25 MileS noRtH oF BoSton
255 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA 01984-1899T 866 464 6736 F 978 867 4682
www.gordon.edu
THE BASICS
32 nationS RePReSented in Student Body
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT GuIdE
ASk quESTIonS. BuIld fAITH. BrInG HopE.
www.gordon.edu
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
� Application Checklist:
� Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
� Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (http://www.wes.org) or AACRAO (http://ies.aacrao.org/)
� Academic reference
� Christian faith reference
� Official SAT, ACT, or TOEFL scores
� Interview –phone, Skype, or campus visit
� Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
� Supplemental form (http://www.gordon.edu/igsf)
� Application fee is waived
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
F Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
F Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (ies.aacrao.org)
F Academic reference
F Christian faith reference
F Official SAT 1, ACT with writing or TOEFL scores
F Interview—phone, Skype or campus visit
F Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
F Supplemental form (www.gordon.edu/isff)
F Application fee is waived
accountingart
DesignDrawing/PrintmakingPaintingSculpture
Biblical StudiesBiblical LanguagesJewish Studies
Biology (Bachelor of arts)Biology (Bachelor of Science)
BiotechnologyEnvironmentalHealth Professions
(Premedical)Marine BiologyProfessional
Business administrationInternational Business
chemistryHealth Professions
(Premedical)Professional
christian MinistriesYouth MinistriesGlobal ChristianityJuvenile Justice MinistriesUrban MinistriesOutdoor Education
Ministriescommunication artscomputer Science
General Concentration
Computer Information Systems
economicsearly childhood education
(PreK–2)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)
elementary education (1–6)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)Special Education Licensure
(PreK–8)elementary art education
(PreK–8)Middle School education
(5–8)ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)Secondary education (8–12)
ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)english language and
literatureCreative Writing
FinanceFrench
Francophone StudiesGermanHistory
Public History and Museum Studies
international affairsInternational Development
KinesiologyHealth ProfessionsPhysician’s AssistantPrephysical TherapyPreoccupational TherapyPrenursingCorporate Fitness
combined languageslinguisticsMathematicsMusic (Bachelor of arts)Music Performance (Bachelor
of Music)Music education (Bachelor
of Music)PhilosophyPhysics
ProfessionalComputational PhysicsEngineering PhysicsPhysics: 3–2 Engineering
ProgramPolitical SciencePsychologyRecreation and leisure
StudiesOutdoor EducationSport Studies
Social Work SociologySpanishtheatre arts
MAJORSGordon College offers 38 majors and 42 concentrations
interdisciplinary and Preprofessional Minors
American StudiesClassicsEast Asian StudiesEnvironmental StudiesGender StudiesHealth Professions
(Premedical)Latin American Studies
NeuroscienceNonprofit Organization
ManagementOutdoor EducationPeace and Conflict StudiesPrelawPublic History and
Museum StudiesSport StudiesSustainable Development
Honors Programs
The Elijah ProjectJerusalem and
Athens ForumKenneth L. Pike
Honors ProgramDepartmental Honors
Mission: Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to a lifestyle of servanthood and prepared for leadership roles worldwide.
affiliations: An independent, multidenominational Christian college, Gordon is a charter member of the Christian College Consortium and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. More than 40 Christian denominations are represented by Gordon’s students, faculty and staff.
location: Wenham, Massachusetts, a North Shore town approximately 25 miles from Boston
enrollment: 1,500 undergraduate students from 38 states and 32 nations; approximately 15% multicultural and international
campus: 450 wooded acres 5 ponds
athletics: Member of the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference
First- to second-year retention rate: 81%
average GPa: 3.6
average act: 27 average toeFl: 102IBT
average Sat (middle 50% of verbal, math and writing combined): 1570–1910
High school class rank: First decile 34% Top quarter 64%
Percent of students enrolled from outside Massachusetts: 68%
Percent of classes with fewer than 10 students: 25%Fewer than 20: 67%Fewer than 30: 87%Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1
Percent of faculty with terminal degrees: 80%
12:1Student/Faculty Ratio
located in WenHaM, MaSSacHuSettS, GoRdon iS 25 MileS noRtH oF BoSton
255 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA 01984-1899T 866 464 6736 F 978 867 4682
www.gordon.edu
THE BASICS
32 nationS RePReSented in Student Body
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT GuIdE
ASk quESTIonS. BuIld fAITH. BrInG HopE.
www.gordon.edu
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
� Application Checklist:
� Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
� Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (http://www.wes.org) or AACRAO (http://ies.aacrao.org/)
� Academic reference
� Christian faith reference
� Official SAT, ACT, or TOEFL scores
� Interview –phone, Skype, or campus visit
� Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
� Supplemental form (http://www.gordon.edu/igsf)
� Application fee is waived
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
F Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
F Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (ies.aacrao.org)
F Academic reference
F Christian faith reference
F Official SAT 1, ACT with writing or TOEFL scores
F Interview—phone, Skype or campus visit
F Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
F Supplemental form (www.gordon.edu/isff)
F Application fee is waived
accountingart
DesignDrawing/PrintmakingPaintingSculpture
Biblical StudiesBiblical LanguagesJewish Studies
Biology (Bachelor of arts)Biology (Bachelor of Science)
BiotechnologyEnvironmentalHealth Professions
(Premedical)Marine BiologyProfessional
Business administrationInternational Business
chemistryHealth Professions
(Premedical)Professional
christian MinistriesYouth MinistriesGlobal ChristianityJuvenile Justice MinistriesUrban MinistriesOutdoor Education
Ministriescommunication artscomputer Science
General Concentration
Computer Information Systems
economicsearly childhood education
(PreK–2)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)
elementary education (1–6)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)Special Education Licensure
(PreK–8)elementary art education
(PreK–8)Middle School education
(5–8)ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)Secondary education (8–12)
ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)english language and
literatureCreative Writing
FinanceFrench
Francophone StudiesGermanHistory
Public History and Museum Studies
international affairsInternational Development
KinesiologyHealth ProfessionsPhysician’s AssistantPrephysical TherapyPreoccupational TherapyPrenursingCorporate Fitness
combined languageslinguisticsMathematicsMusic (Bachelor of arts)Music Performance (Bachelor
of Music)Music education (Bachelor
of Music)PhilosophyPhysics
ProfessionalComputational PhysicsEngineering PhysicsPhysics: 3–2 Engineering
ProgramPolitical SciencePsychologyRecreation and leisure
StudiesOutdoor EducationSport Studies
Social Work SociologySpanishtheatre arts
MAJORSGordon College offers 38 majors and 42 concentrations
interdisciplinary and Preprofessional Minors
American StudiesClassicsEast Asian StudiesEnvironmental StudiesGender StudiesHealth Professions
(Premedical)Latin American Studies
NeuroscienceNonprofit Organization
ManagementOutdoor EducationPeace and Conflict StudiesPrelawPublic History and
Museum StudiesSport StudiesSustainable Development
Honors Programs
The Elijah ProjectJerusalem and
Athens ForumKenneth L. Pike
Honors ProgramDepartmental Honors
Mission: Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to a lifestyle of servanthood and prepared for leadership roles worldwide.
affiliations: An independent, multidenominational Christian college, Gordon is a charter member of the Christian College Consortium and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. More than 40 Christian denominations are represented by Gordon’s students, faculty and staff.
location: Wenham, Massachusetts, a North Shore town approximately 25 miles from Boston
enrollment: 1,500 undergraduate students from 38 states and 32 nations; approximately 15% multicultural and international
campus: 450 wooded acres 5 ponds
athletics: Member of the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference
First- to second-year retention rate: 81%
average GPa: 3.6
average act: 27 average toeFl: 102IBT
average Sat (middle 50% of verbal, math and writing combined): 1570–1910
High school class rank: First decile 34% Top quarter 64%
Percent of students enrolled from outside Massachusetts: 68%
Percent of classes with fewer than 10 students: 25%Fewer than 20: 67%Fewer than 30: 87%Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1
Percent of faculty with terminal degrees: 80%
12:1Student/Faculty Ratio
located in WenHaM, MaSSacHuSettS, GoRdon iS 25 MileS noRtH oF BoSton
255 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA 01984-1899T 866 464 6736 F 978 867 4682
www.gordon.edu
THE BASICS
32 nationS RePReSented in Student Body
InTErnATIonAl STudEnT GuIdE
ASk quESTIonS. BuIld fAITH. BrInG HopE.
www.gordon.edu
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
� Application Checklist:
� Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
� Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (http://www.wes.org) or AACRAO (http://ies.aacrao.org/)
� Academic reference
� Christian faith reference
� Official SAT, ACT, or TOEFL scores
� Interview –phone, Skype, or campus visit
� Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
� Supplemental form (http://www.gordon.edu/igsf)
� Application fee is waived
ApplICATIon CHECklIST
F Application (www.gordon.edu/apply)
F Official high school transcripts translated to English and converted to U.S. grading scale using WES (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (ies.aacrao.org)
F Academic reference
F Christian faith reference
F Official SAT 1, ACT with writing or TOEFL scores
F Interview—phone, Skype or campus visit
F Certification of Finance Form (CSS Profile)
F Supplemental form (www.gordon.edu/isff)
F Application fee is waived
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DesignDrawing/PrintmakingPaintingSculpture
Biblical StudiesBiblical LanguagesJewish Studies
Biology (Bachelor of arts)Biology (Bachelor of Science)
BiotechnologyEnvironmentalHealth Professions
(Premedical)Marine BiologyProfessional
Business administrationInternational Business
chemistryHealth Professions
(Premedical)Professional
christian MinistriesYouth MinistriesGlobal ChristianityJuvenile Justice MinistriesUrban MinistriesOutdoor Education
Ministriescommunication artscomputer Science
General Concentration
Computer Information Systems
economicsearly childhood education
(PreK–2)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)
elementary education (1–6)ESL Licensure (PreK–6)Special Education Licensure
(PreK–8)elementary art education
(PreK–8)Middle School education
(5–8)ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)Secondary education (8–12)
ESL Licensure (5–12)Special Education Licensure
(5–12)english language and
literatureCreative Writing
FinanceFrench
Francophone StudiesGermanHistory
Public History and Museum Studies
international affairsInternational Development
KinesiologyHealth ProfessionsPhysician’s AssistantPrephysical TherapyPreoccupational TherapyPrenursingCorporate Fitness
combined languageslinguisticsMathematicsMusic (Bachelor of arts)Music Performance (Bachelor
of Music)Music education (Bachelor
of Music)PhilosophyPhysics
ProfessionalComputational PhysicsEngineering PhysicsPhysics: 3–2 Engineering
ProgramPolitical SciencePsychologyRecreation and leisure
StudiesOutdoor EducationSport Studies
Social Work SociologySpanishtheatre arts
MAJORSGordon College offers 38 majors and 42 concentrations
interdisciplinary and Preprofessional Minors
American StudiesClassicsEast Asian StudiesEnvironmental StudiesGender StudiesHealth Professions
(Premedical)Latin American Studies
NeuroscienceNonprofit Organization
ManagementOutdoor EducationPeace and Conflict StudiesPrelawPublic History and
Museum StudiesSport StudiesSustainable Development
Honors Programs
The Elijah ProjectJerusalem and
Athens ForumKenneth L. Pike
Honors ProgramDepartmental Honors
Mission: Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to a lifestyle of servanthood and prepared for leadership roles worldwide.
affiliations: An independent, multidenominational Christian college, Gordon is a charter member of the Christian College Consortium and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. More than 40 Christian denominations are represented by Gordon’s students, faculty and staff.
location: Wenham, Massachusetts, a North Shore town approximately 25 miles from Boston
enrollment: 1,500 undergraduate students from 38 states and 32 nations; approximately 15% multicultural and international
campus: 450 wooded acres 5 ponds
athletics: Member of the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference
First- to second-year retention rate: 81%
average GPa: 3.6
average act: 27 average toeFl: 102IBT
average Sat (middle 50% of verbal, math and writing combined): 1570–1910
High school class rank: First decile 34% Top quarter 64%
Percent of students enrolled from outside Massachusetts: 68%
Percent of classes with fewer than 10 students: 25%Fewer than 20: 67%Fewer than 30: 87%Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1
Percent of faculty with terminal degrees: 80%