There will be a variety of lunch options available on campus once you arrive. Students, all of your lunch meals are provided during Welcome Week; remember to wear your Orientation nametag for access to the dining hall.
Dining venue hours: Lane Cafe - 11am to 2pm Bistro (Located in Jenks Library) - 8am to 4pm Gillies (Located downstairs in Lane student center) - 11am to 4pm
Friday August 21, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT Lane Student CenterLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Join us for an outdoor picnic dinner! To help with lines, students will arrive early and parents can come after the faculty session. Seating is availble inside and outside.
Friday August 21, 2026 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Students - Continental Breakfast is included with Welcome Week/Orientation; wear your Orientation nametag for access.
Parents and Families - Most families do not return to campus until family sessions begin @ 9:30 AM. There will be a coffee station provided in Ken Olsen Science Center throughout the morning.
Saturday August 22, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Lunch today is not required for students, but is available. Most families use this time to go off campus for lunch, explore the area, and run errands. Students need to be back on campus by 4:00 PM.
Dining venue hours: Lane Cafe - 11am to 2pm Gillies (Located downstairs in Lane student center) - 11am to 4pm
Saturday August 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
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.
Sunday August 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Head to Lane for lunch – 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.
Sunday August 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
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 8:00am - 9:30am EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
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 HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Head to Lane for breakfast – O-Crew leaders will be ready to greet you, eat with you and introduce you to new friends. Make sure to bring your ID to swipe into the dining hall.
Tuesday August 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT Lane Student Center, Tupper HallLane Student Center, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
