Gordon College Orientation 2026: Full Schedule

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10:15am EDT

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT

Parents and family members are invited to participate in a variety of breakout sessions designed to introduce you to resources your students will encounter on campus. Offices represented include the Athletics Department, Student Life, Career and Connections Institute, and the Gordon Intercultural Center.

Students, you will spend time learning about these campus areas in greater detail during the rest of Welcome Week, so feel free to use time this morning to get some rest, continue unpacking your room, or explore campus!

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

First-Generation Family Session

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124

First-Generation means your student is the first person in your family to attend college. This session describes the unique transition experience for first-generation students and how their sending families can partner with us to support them and help them succeed.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers

Courtney Dailey

Director of Clarendon City Scholars Program

Courtney Dailey serves as the Director of the Clarendon City Scholars Program at Gordon College, where he leads initiatives that cultivate leadership, faith formation and community engagement. Before joining Gordon, Courtney served with City Year Greater Boston, a national service... Read More →

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

How Does My Student Get Involved?

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 127

Learn about opportunities for student engagement at Gordon from Dean of Student Engagement, Scott Hwang. Scott will talk about student life opportunities such as Community Engagement, Residence Life, Multicultural initiatives, International Student Office, and so much more.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers

Scott Hwang

Dean of Student Engagement

Scott has worked in higher education for 19 years. He has served at several colleges and universities both in and out of the CCCU. His roles include working as a Resident Director, Director of Student Leadership, and Director of Multicultural Affairs, as well as teaching Intergroup... Read More →

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 127 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

Parents of Athletes

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101 (Chair's Room)

Explaining the student-athlete experience to parents whose son or daughter will be playing a varsity sport at Gordon. Discover how their sending families can partner with us to support them and help them succeed.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers

Jason Linders

Director of Athletics

Jason Linders was appointed Director of Athletics at Gordon College on April 1, 2024. In his first full year leading the Fighting Scots, the department achieved its highest finish in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings—231st nationally and seventh among institutions in the Conference... Read More →

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101 (Chair's Room) H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

Preparing to Thrive: Connecting College to Calling and Career

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109

Providing a broad overview of how Gordon helps students discover their calling and develop professional skills, so that they are well prepared for life after college.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers

Monique Cooper

Executive Director of Career and Connection Institute

Monique Cooper is an accomplished higher-education executive with over a decade of experience advancing student success, academic advising, and career development at large public institutions. Dr. Cooper has overseen the implementation of an integrated academic and career advising... Read More →

Krista Bogertman

Associate Director of Career & Connection Institute

Krista Bogertman is a career development professional with 19 years of experience with contracted coaching clients and with students in secondary and higher education. Prior to Gordon, Krista worked at Lexington Christian Academy as the Academic Advisor and Career Exploration Coordinator... Read More →

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109 H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session