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Welcome to Gordon College, New England's top Christian college, located north of Boston and three miles from the ocean. At Gordon we believe students should be equipped to flourish in an uncertain and changing world. That's why we blend career-focused academics with a life-giving faith to prepare young Christians to make a difference with hope and confidence. With more than 30 new and reimagined academic programs, a vibrant campus experience and a host of experiential learning opportunities, students are known, grown and prepared as they learn to thrive at Gordon.
The Clarendon Bell
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Gordon College was founded in 1889 as the Boston Missionary Training Institute by Reverend Dr. Adoniram Judson Gordon at Boston's Clarendon Street Baptist Church. The bell pavilion houses the original bell from that church as a marker of our roots. Dr. Gordon saw the need for educated Christian workers around the globe, and was bold enough to accept students not normally admitted to traditional higher education institutions. Over 130 years later, that Boston-based institution has grown into this 485-acre campus, home to more than 1,600 students from over 40 Christian traditions. We remain rooted in the original vision of A. J. Gordon to equip individuals for lives of impact worldwide.
A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel
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Faith is integrated into all aspects of the living and learning experience at Gordon. Students come from more than 40 Christian traditions and are committed to learning from one another and growing stronger in their faith. In the Chapel, services happen three times a week and aquaint students with a wide range of worship and speakers. Students can also participate in small groups, prayer meetings, evening worship, local outreach and mission trips. The Chapel also is a place of relationship-building through social events like the Gordon Globes (Gordon's version of the star-studded Hollywood film awards), Golden Goose (a talent show competition between classes) and concerts.
Lane Student Center Dining Hall
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At Gordon, we want our students to be known, grown and prepared. Regularly sharing life and meals together fosters this kind of experience. In Lane Student Center, students meet up with friends, professors, mentors and even guest speakers to enjoy salads, made-from-scratch soups, homemade entrees, pizza, sandwiches and baked goods, as well as gluten-free, vegan and nut-free options. Gordon is committed to sustainability and using locally sourced ingredients. Lane Student Center also houses the Office of Student Life, Bookstore, Post Office, Health Center, Multicultural Initiatives Office and many of our 55+ student-led clubs and councils, such as the Campus Events Council, The Tartan student newspaper and student government offices.
Residence Halls
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Residence halls are more than just a place to sleep; they're a place to call home and build lasting friendships. Here, Christian community is emphasized as students grow spiritually, emotionally, academically and socially together. Approximately 90% of our students live on campus, and first-year students are integrated into residence halls with sophomores, juniors and seniors to foster connection. There are three styles of residence halls on campus: traditional, suite-style and apartments. All halls have a lounge, a kitchen that is open 24/7 and free laundry. Each hall's full-time resident director helps make sure students are thriving.
Phillips Music Center
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Designed by William L. Rawn, the world-renowned architect behind the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, the Phillips Recital Hall is a model of optimal acoustic performance and architectural creativity. The back of this building is shaped like a grand piano, and the irregular widths of the glass in the Recital Hall reflect time and measured tempo in music. This space is home to music and music education majors as well as anyone involved in musical ensembles or coming to enjoy a concert.
Ken Olsen Science Center
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The Ken Olsen Science Center houses all of the STEM faculty, classrooms and labs, including an anatomy and physiology lab (one of the few at undergraduate liberal arts colleges), a greenhouse, and an immunology and genetics lab. At Gordon, we believe in the power of science to solve the pressing issues of our day. Faculty are active, accomplished scholars and committed Christians who embrace the big conversations and cutting-edge knowledge. They regularly invite students into research and foster hands-on learning throughout Boston's North Shore and the Biomedical Corridor.
Frost Hall
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Frost Hall is the historic heart of campus, and houses offices for Admissions, the President and professors. In the 1950s, at a pivotal point in the institution's growth, Gordon moved from Boston to this Wenham campus, which was a summer vacation property for the Prince family. Displayed prominently on the lobby wall is Gordon's commitment to helping students thrive. As part of this, Gordon cares about the health, safety and well-being of students. Our on-campus health center is staffed by medical professionals, and our on-campus Center for Counseling and Wellness is staffed by clinicians. The Gordon Police is staffed by Massachusetts Special State Police officers on duty 24/7/365.
Jenks Library
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Jenks is where students come to study, research, go to class and get academic assistance. In between, they might grab coffee or a meal at Bistro 255. Our 14-to-1 student to faculty ratio means small class sizes and lots of individual attention from professors. Our faculty members are engaged and accomplished scholars who are committed to students and invest in their lives and well-being. The Academic Success Center supports more than 40% of the student body to ensure a successful academic experience. In addition to Gordon's more than 370,000 library resources, our partnerships with area libraries provide access to an even larger network of information resources.
Career and Connection Institute
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Gordon's career-focused academic model means that students are working toward an end goal from the beginning of their time on campus. The Career and Connection Institute helps link college to career through assisting with internship placements, resume building workshops, mock interviews, and much more. The institute facilitates connections with mentors, alumni, internship and practicum hosts, employers, industry groups, graduate programs and fellowships to better prepare students for life after Gordon. In the end, 93% of Gordon graduates are employed or in grad school within one year of graduation. Sample employers include ESPN, World Vision, Apple, Dana Farber and Morgan Stanley.
Barrington Center for the Arts
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Gordon deeply values the sciences and the arts—and perhaps more importantly, the connections between the different disciplines. The Barrington Center for the Arts is home to studios for drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, woodwork, film editing, and design. It's also equipped with a cinema room where student films premiere and a black box theatre that can be rearranged to accommodate a wide variety of sets. Barrington's modern, spacious art gallery features regular exhibitions by professional, local and student artists. As a bonus, Gordon students have free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and discounted access to others, like the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.
Bennett Athletic Center
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The Bennett Athletic Center is home to a 25-yard swimming pool, fitness center, rock gym, basketball courts, racquetball courts, an indoor track, and a dance studio. Gym membership is free for all Gordon College students. Nearly a quarter of our students participate in our 24 varsity sports teams. As an NCAA Division III school, Gordon values the scholar-athlete, balancing strong academics in a highly competitive, championship-driven team environment. The Bennett Center also offers group exercise classes, including Pilates and Zumba, as well as personal training.
Brigham Athletic Center
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The Brigham Athletic Complex brings the campus together to cheer on our Fighting Scots. Gordon's diverse athletic program promotes intellectual maturity, Christian character and program excellence. Brigham features a synthetic turf field that is the home of the lacrosse, field hockey and soccer programs, as well as six tennis courts. Surrounding the field is an eight lane, all-weather track complete with spaces and facilities needed to host an official NCAA track and field meet.
Gordon Woods
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Right in Gordon's backyard are hundreds of acres of wooded trails and ponds. Students are out here all year long—running, biking, walking, snowshoeing, paddle boarding, swimming and cross-country skiing. The Gordon Woods is also home to high- and low-ropes challenge courses run by our La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership. La Vida was one of the first programs of its kind in the country. Its plethora of outdoor adventure programs start at Gordon and extend into the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Boston's North Shore
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Gordon's location on the North Shore of Boston offers easy access to the beach, mountains and city - all within a few miles or a couple hours' travel. Students experience the beauty of all four seasons, the rich history of New England and are connected to opportunities for research, internships and experiential learning in an area known for innovation and education.
