First-Year Experience

Transitioning into college can be overwhelming but we are here to help you in every step of the process! Our First-Year Experience team is here to assist you as you join the Gordon family. Your First-Year Experience starts from the moment you deposit and through the summer. Then we welcome you to campus and you begin your first Gordon experiences in our amazing community. Throughout your first year, you'll explore and discover how to shape your own Gordon journey onward with your hopes and goals. A full Gordon Experience starts with a great First-Year Experience.

There’s a lot to absorb—academics, spiritual life, student life, residence living. We’re here to help equip you for success through experiences throughout your first year at Gordon. From Summer Advising, to Welcome Week, to first semester programs and activities, through first-year Common Core courses—we weave it all together into a comprehensive package of challenge, encouragement, learning and practice to help you get a foothold for your continuing Gordon journey!