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Monday, August 24
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast
Monday August 24, 2026 7:00am - 10:00am EDT
Head to Lane for breakfast – O-Crew leaders will be ready to greet you, eat with you and introduce you to new friends. Wear your nametag to get into the dining hall.


Monday August 24, 2026 7:00am - 10:00am EDT
Lane Student Center, Tupper Hall Lane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984

9:00am EDT

Deciding Student Advising Meeting
Monday August 24, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Deciding majors will meet during this session to prepare for the rest of the day and to continue the process of deciding an area of study at Gordon.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Brink

Jennifer Brink

Director of Academic Advising and First-Year Experience
Jennifer has enjoyed many years working with college students, in residence life, service learning, first-year experience and advising. She completed her graduate work in Educational Psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is particularly interested in questions... Read More →
Monday August 24, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

9:00am EDT

Transfer Student Breakfast with President Hammond
Monday August 24, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
President Hammond and other senior leadership team members would love to meet all the transfer students and welcome them to Gordon.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hammond

Michael Hammond

President
An accomplished scholar and proven leader with 25 years’ experience in Christian higher education, President Mike Hammond distinguishes himself with a rare combination of academic credibility, an effective and collaborative leadership style, deep spiritual character and maturity... Read More →
Monday August 24, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101 (Chair's Room) H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

10:00am EDT

Learning to Notice
Monday August 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Launch the day with your O-Crew and sibling crew and join a Gordon faculty/staff member to explore the connection between our faith and learning. This is a fun opportunity to spend time noticing the beauty and creativity of God's world. 
Monday August 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Various Locations

10:45am EDT

Meet Your Major
Monday August 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Students will meet back on the Quad and find the flag for their major. Majors will travel in schools to meet in the rooms below.

Meet your faculty and fellow students, learn more about your major, and discover what academic life at Gordon looks like. You'll sign up for your advising appointment here. 

Post Quad Meeting Locations:
Art- Barrington 2nd floor lab
Biblical Studies & Christian Ministry – Macdonald 211
Biology/Environmental Science – KOSC Chair’s room
Biochemistry/Chemistry- KOSC Chair’s room
Communication Arts- Barrington 138
Deciding- Jenks 112
Economics, Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing and Communication, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sport Management- Jenks 237
Education/Communication Science Disorders- MacDonald 205
English/Lang/Linguistics- Jenks 220
History- Jenks 211
Health Sciences – KOSC Chair’s room
Kinesiology- KOSC Chair’s room & (KOSC 109)
Math & Computer Science, Data Science- KOSC 126
Music - PMC 113
Physics/Engineering- KOSC 125
Philosophy – Jenks 210
Political Science/International Affairs- Jenks 209
Psychology/ Social Welfare- KOSC 127
Theatre Arts- Barrington 126
Monday August 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Quad H5QH+GV5, Wenham, MA

11:30am EDT

Lunch with Faculty
Monday August 24, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Head with your major to grab lunch in lane! Tables will be labeled by major. 


Monday August 24, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Lane Student Center, Tupper Hall Lane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984

12:30pm EDT

CTS Help Desk and Mailroom Open Hours
Monday August 24, 2026 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Stop by CTS (Center for Technology Services) or Mailroom to ask any questions or get assistance.
Monday August 24, 2026 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Jenks Library, CTS H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts

1:00pm EDT

Find your Classes
Monday August 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Take time to review your schedule and visit the buildings and classrooms where your classes will take place starting on Wednesday.
Monday August 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Various Locations

1:00pm EDT

Individual Advising Appointments
Monday August 24, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
All new students will have an individual advising appointment, which you will schedule during your “Meet Your Major Lunch.” Be sure to confirm the location of your advising appointment, plan to arrive on time, and prepare for this meeting by having a copy of your fall course schedule pulled up.  You can find you schedule at my.gordon.edu > academics> student schedule> view details
Monday August 24, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Various Faculty Offices

2:00pm EDT

Career & Connection Institute Drop In
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stop by the CCI Drop In event to back a snack bag and hear about the wonderful opportunities for career development at Gordon.
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
CCI Patio (Jenks Library First Floor)

2:00pm EDT

Clay Magnet Craft Event with Student Counseling and Wellness Center
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stop by the CSCW's event to make Clay Magnets for your Mini Fridege and get connected to our counseling and wellness center. 
Speakers
avatar for Reid Swetland

Reid Swetland

Associate Dean of Campus Engagement
Prior to his work at Gordon, Reid worked as a residential counselor at treatment programs in Portsmouth, NH and Seattle, WA. Reid also worked for 12 years as an outpatient clinician for Health and Educations Services in Ipswich, MA working with all ages.
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Quad H5QH+GV5, Wenham, MA

2:00pm EDT

Gordon Honors Institute Drop In
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Drop by the Gordon Honors Institute event to meet honors students and hear about all of the opportunities for academic involvement in Gordon Honors. 
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Quad H5QH+GV5, Wenham, MA

2:00pm EDT

Sports Tournaments on the Quad with Rec-IM
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hang out and play some games led by REC-IM on the Quad! Signup here to participate in tournaments! You can also show up and participate without registering!
Speakers
avatar for REC-IM

REC-IM

The purpose of REC-IM is to encourage participation among the entire campus by providing a wide variety of opportunities in recreation and organized sport. REC-IM strives to foster community among students, encourage Christ-like sportsmanship and promote a healthy lifestyle within... Read More →
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Quad H5QH+GV5, Wenham, MA

2:00pm EDT

Commuter Lounge Drop-In
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Commuters, come to the commuter lounge in Jenks 426 & 428 to see the space and meet your commuter RA. This is a drop in event, so stay for as long or short as you want!
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Alaniz

Matthew Alaniz

Resident Director - Fulton Hall
Matthew graduated from Gordon College in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. He also holds an accreditation from the Department... Read More →
Monday August 24, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Commuter Lounge (Jenks 426 & 428)

5:00pm EDT

Meal Plan begins @ Dinner - ID card needed!
Monday August 24, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
This is the first meal of the normal school-year meal plan. Starting with this meal, you'll need your Gordon ID card to swipe into the dining hall, not your Orientation nametag.
Monday August 24, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Lane Student Center, Tupper Hall Lane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984

7:00pm EDT

Ice Cream with the President
Monday August 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Have a treat with the President and connect with classmates!
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hammond

Michael Hammond

President
An accomplished scholar and proven leader with 25 years’ experience in Christian higher education, President Mike Hammond distinguishes himself with a rare combination of academic credibility, an effective and collaborative leadership style, deep spiritual character and maturity... Read More →
Monday August 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Frost Overlook H5QJ+RG Wenham, Massachusetts
 
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