ADMISSIONS
Office of Admissions
Located in Room 132 of Lambdin Hall, the Office of Admissions is responsible for receiving all applications for admission to the College, for admitting new students, and for informing prospective students regarding admission policies and procedures. This office functions as the primary contact for all prospective students. To contact the Office of Admissions, call (678) 359-5021, email , or write:
Office of AdmissionsGordon College
419 College Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
In Georgia, you may call toll free (800-282-6504).
The Gordon College Application for Admission can be accessed online at our website: . Please check the Admissions webpage for any updated requirements that may supersede this academic catalog print edition.
Regulations Governing the Admission of Students
All institutions of the University System of Georgia operate under a common statement of regulations governing the admission of students. A complete copy of the regulations is available for inspection in the Office of Admissions or through the Board of Regents website.
Students with learning disabilities are responsible for contacting the Americans with Disabilities Act Officer to discuss the type of assistance they will need to be successful at Gordon College. Please call 678-359-5326 for more information.
All required application materials should be submitted at least twenty (20) days prior to the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought. Applications received less than 20 days prior to the beginning of the semester will be processed as time permits. Those applications will be subject to the terms of the Late Application Agreement, . Please refer to the Gordon College website for specific information on the Late Application Agreement.
Applicants to the Associate of Science in Nursing, the LPN Bridge Program, or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are required to submit an application to Gordon College as well as an application to the nursing program. The application for admission to the College is available in the Office of Admissions. The application to the nursing program is available through the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences. The application for junior-level admission to the Early Childhood Education program requires a separate application process as well. The application for the Early Childhood Education Program is available through the Division of Education.
State Residency Requirements
The definition of an in-state resident for the purpose of attending Gordon College is established by the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and does not necessarily parallel other definitions of residency. Any student who has questions regarding his or her residency status should contact the Registrar at Gordon College or refer to the Board of Regents website at .
Written Correspondence with the College
All written correspondence from a student to any office of Gordon College must include the student’s name, student identification number (929-xx-xxxx), return mailing address, and current phone number. It is in the student’s best interest to provide all relevant information to allow the College to respond easily.
If a student is accepted for admission and does not enroll the semester for which he or she applied and was accepted, the student must update his or her admissions file by completing a new application for admission and submitting the necessary documents. An application fee is not required for the subsequent application filed, if the paper application is completed. The application fee of $20 must be paid each time an online application is submitted. Additional information may also be required. Acceptance for one term does not guarantee acceptance for any subsequent term.
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the College are required to submit certain documents and/or information to the Office of Admissions before a final admissions decision can be made. The specific documents and/or information required by the College depend on the category of application being submitted. Presently, the College accepts applications for admission in the following categories: (1) beginning freshmen, (2) GED students, (3) home school students, (4) transfer students, (5) transient students, (6) auditors, (7) special students, (8) non-degree students, (9) joint enrollment and early admission, (10) non-traditional students, (11) former students, and (12) international students.
The documents and/or information required for each of these application categories are specified below.
Most applications are evaluated on the basis of high school grade point average and evaluation of college preparatory curriculum (CPC) or Technical/Career Preparatory Program (TC or Tech/Prep) completion. For specific test score standards, or other requirements, call the Office of Admissions or refer to the Gordon College website www.gdn.edu.
National SAT Scores
All SAT score standards stated in this catalog are re-centered scores which came into existence in April 1995. Students with SAT scores prior to April 1995 should contact the Office of Admissions for equivalent score values.
COMPASS – Placement Testing
The college placement exam, COMPASS, is a computerized placement exam that tests reading, writing, and math skills. The verbal section of COMPASS tests reading and writing skills and is required for students with a college preparatory or tech/prep curriculum deficiency in English and for students’ scores below 430 on the verbal section of the SAT or below 17 on the English section of the ACT.
The mathematics section of COMPASS tests algebra and geometry skills and is required for students with a college preparatory or tech/prep curriculum deficiency in mathematics and for students scoring below 400 on the mathematics section of the SAT or below 17 on the mathematics section of the ACT. Calculators may be used on the mathematics section of COMPASS.
Performance on the COMPASS determines placement into Learning Support and college-credit classes. See page 41 for more information.
The COMPASS exam is not timed. It is offered by appointment and at no cost to applicants. For more information, call the Office of Admissions at (678) 359-5021. A re-testing fee of $20 applies.
Applicant Categories:
Beginning Freshmen
Applicants are considered the beginning (traditional) freshmen category if they (1) have graduated from high school within five years of the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought and (2) have never enrolled in college (Gordon or any other college).
Beginning freshmen are required to submit the following documents/information to the Office of Admissions before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Application for admission,
- $20 application fee,
- Official final high school transcript showing the date of graduation and type of diploma received, and
- Immunization record(s).
Acceptance Consideration:
It is a common practice for high school seniors to apply to Gordon College seeking acceptance prior to high school graduation. This acceptance is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory final high school transcript. This usually occurs the second semester (January – March) of the senior year. An official current high school transcript along with the other required documents listed above are submitted for review. Once received, an admissions officer will conduct a preliminary evaluation of the current high school transcript, and initial acceptance to the College may be granted. However, final acceptance to the college will only be granted after a review of the official final high school transcript including graduation requirement completion.
Upon final acceptance to Gordon College, all students are required to attend a New Student Orientation prior to registration for classes. Refer to the Gordon College website, www.gdn.edu for more information about the New Student Orientation (NSO) schedule .
Addressing University System of Georgia College-Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) and Technology/Career Preparatory Program (Tech/Prep) policies as they pertain to Beginning Freshmen at Gordon College:
All beginning (traditional) freshmen are held to the following University System of Georgia Pilot Admissions Policy, which requires a high school diploma or GED of all students, with no exceptions. It also requires a 2.0 minimum academic grade point average for students who graduate from a high school college prep curriculum, and a 2.2 minimum academic grade point average for those graduating from a tech/prep curriculum. Completion of the 16-unit college preparatory curriculum or the 13 unit tech/prep curriculum will be required for students in programs leading to a baccalaureate degree.
The University System of Georgia's CPC and Tech/Prep requirements apply to all students described in the categories listed below who enroll in any Associate Degree transfer program that leads to the baccalaureate degree:
- Students graduating from Georgia or out-of-state public or private high schools within five (5) years of the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought. CPC and/or Tech/Prep requirements do not apply to students who graduated from a high school located outside of the jurisdiction of the United States educational system.
- Students who passed the GED exam in lieu of high school graduation if their graduating class at the high school would have graduated within five (5) years of the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought. The GED exam does not indicate fulfillment of College Preparatory or Tech/Prep requirements.
- Students enrolled in career associate degree programs are exempted from CPC requirements. However, students in these programs who transfer into programs leading to the baccalaureate degree will be required to meet CPC requirements if they have not earned a career associate degree before enrolling in the baccalaureate program.
See the separate listings below for required units/courses to be taken in high school to complete the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) and Technology/Career Preparatory Program (Tech/Prep):
| College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT AREA | UNITS REQUIRED | STANDARD COURSES |
| English | 4 | 4 levels/units |
| Foreign Language | 2 | 2 units of the same language |
| Math | 4 | Algebra I |
| Algebra II | ||
| Algebra II | ||
| Geometry | ||
| Pre-Calculus or higher level math | ||
| Science | 3 | Physical Science |
| 1 lab science course from the life sciences | ||
| 1 lab science course from the physical sciences | ||
| Social Science | 3 | American History |
| World History | ||
| ½ year of American Government. | ||
| ½ year of Economics | ||
| Total | 16 | |
| Technology/Career Preparatory Program (Tech/Prep) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT AREA | UNITS REQUIRED | STANDARD COURSES |
| English | 4 | 4 levels/units |
| Foreign Language | 0 | No requirement |
| Math | 3 | 3 levels/units |
| Science | 3 | Physical Science |
| 1 lab science course from the life sciences | ||
| 1 lab science course from the physical sciences | ||
| Social Science | 3 | American History |
| World History | ||
| ½ year of American Government. | ||
| ½ year of Economics | ||
| Total | 13 | |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can ESOL (English as a Second Language) classes be counted towards fulfilling the required CPC English requirement?
If the high school identifies the ESOL course(s) as College Prep English, the course(s) can be used to satisfy part or the entire English CPC or Tech/Prep requirement. Verification will be made by Gordon College with the high school before a final decision is made.
Why are CPC requirements so important, and how can any CPC deficiencies be made up at Gordon College?
The 16 minimum CPC requirements compose the traditional freshman student’s GPA. The University System policy is very specific as to how CPC deficiencies are decided. Applicants who have not completed College Prep or Tech/Prep requirements will be required to take college-level course work to satisfy deficiencies in their high school work. Although courses used to satisfy these CPC and TC deficiencies do not apply toward graduation, the grades earned in these courses are computed in the semester and cumulative grade point average. A grade of C or higher must be earned in courses used to satisfy deficiencies. Specifically, as it pertains to the 16 CPC or 13 Tech/Prep high school requirements, deficiencies are addressed as follows:
English
Student must take the verbal section of the COMPASS placement exam (free, un-timed). The verbal section includes English and Reading. Students scoring below 78 on the Reading segment must enroll in and successfully exit Learning Support Reading, while students scoring below 65 on the English segment must enroll in and successfully exit Learning Support English in order to make up any CPC or TC English deficiency, regardless of SAT or ACT scores.
Foreign Language
Student must complete one (1) foreign language course with a grade of C or higher to make up a CPC deficiency.
Mathematics
Student must take the mathematics section of the COMPASS placement exam (free, un-timed). The mathematics section includes basic Algebraic problems. Applicants who score below 42 on the mathematics exam must enroll in and successfully exit the Learning Support Mathematics, regardless of SAT or ACT scores, in order to make up any CPC or Tech/Prep mathematics deficiencies.
Science
Student must complete one (1) laboratory science course listed in Area D of the Gordon College Academic Catalog with a grade of C or higher.
Social Science
Student must complete one (1) course listed in Area E of the Gordon College Academic Catalog with a grade of C or higher.
How does having a CPC deficiency impact a student’s class registration?
Any Gordon College student who has a confirmed CPC or Tech/Prep deficiency upon final acceptance to the college must register for courses that satisfy CPC or Tech/Prep deficiencies during the first and each subsequent semester of enrollment until all deficiencies are satisfied. Students who earn 20 hours of college-level credit and have not satisfied all CPC or Tech/Prep deficiencies may not register for other courses (except required Learning Support courses) unless they also register for the appropriate deficiency course(s) as applicable. Every Gordon College student is assigned an academic adviser who assists the student in setting up a class schedule that fulfills completion of CPC or Tech/Prep deficiencies.
For more information about the COMPASS exam, please call the Office of Admissions at 678-359-5021.
GED Students
Applicants are considered GED students if they have passed the GED exam in lieu of high school graduation and if their high school class would have graduated within five years of the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought. A minimum score of 2250 is required for admittance. GED applicants are required to submit the following documents and/or information to the Office of Admissions before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Official GED Scores,
- Immunization Record(s),
- COMPASS Scores, and
- Official Transcripts showing all work completed in High School.
Home-Schooled Applicants
As of 2001, the Board of Regent’s policy regarding home-schooled applicants is as follows:
"To enhance access into the University System, home-schooled students or students graduating from non-accredited high schools now will be able to submit their SAT I test total score (math and verbal) and a portfolio of work demonstrating coverage of the CPC subjects. To determine eligibility for admission, admission representatives will assess whether the student’s SAT score is at or above the previous year’s fall semester SAT average score of the first-time freshmen admitted to that institution. The student’s portfolio will be assessed to determine whether or not the applicant has completed the equivalent of each area of the CPC (College Preparatory Curriculum). The University System of Georgia added an option for home-schooled students by providing University System institutions with additional flexibility in assessing the academic qualifications and potential of prospective students. These steps will help us expand access and move forward in creating a more educated Georgia."
Fall Semester 2002 SAT I average for traditional beginning freshman: 885
In addition, the Board of Regents has established five paths to admission for a home-schooled student. They are:
- Diploma from a regionally accredited home study program or Center of the Accrediting Commission for Independent Study (ACIS),
- SAT scores in top 5% of national college-bound seniors,
- GED test,
- SAT II Subject Tests, and
- Portfolio Assessment.
University System of Georgia currently recognizes the following agencies of accreditation:
- Regionally Accrediting Agencies
- Georgia Accrediting Commission
- Georgia Private School Accrediting Council
- Accrediting Commission for Independent Study
- Public school regulated by a school system and State Department of Education
The University System of Georgia is dedicated to providing access to college to the students of Georgia and offers its support to the students of school systems in jeopardy of losing SACS accreditation. Admission to any University System of Georgia college or university will not be negatively impacted should SACS determine that the accreditation of a school system must be revoked.
Students graduating from a high school regulated by a school system and state department of education, meeting all other Board of Regents and institutional admission requirements (including the 16 units required of the College Preparatory Curriculum (for those graduating prior to 2012) or the 17 units required for the Required High School Curriculum (for those graduating 2012 or later), will continue to be considered for admission in the same manner as students from SACS accredited schools in the state).
| SAT II Subject Tests as equivalent validation of College Preparatory Curriculum Completion | |
|---|---|
| Mathematics: | 500 SAT II IC or 570 SAT II Math IIC |
| English: | 520 SAT II English Writing test and 530 on SAT II Literature test |
| Science: | 520 on SAT II Biology test and 540 on SAT Chemistry test or 590 on SAT II Physics test |
| Social Science: | 560 on SAT II American History and Social Studies test and 540 on SAT II World History. |
| Foreign Lang.: | To show equivalence with two years of high school study of a single foreign language, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written components. |
The GED Track for Home-Schooled Applicants:
Applicants who graduated from a non-accredited home-school within the past five years fall into the traditional beginning freshman category and may also present the GED exam score sheet as an alternate means of entrance into a two-year unit of the University System. The minimum passing score for the GED, under current University System of Georgia policy, is a 2250. Home-school applicants who present GED scores will be required to take the COMPASS placement exam. The GED applicant who enters the college under the traditional freshman category must complete the 16 CPC requirements that all traditional beginning freshman applicants are required to provide. In many cases, the applicant successfully exits out of learning support English, Reading, and Math, thereby making up 8 CPC deficiencies automatically. However, those applicants who do not test out of learning support classes must take extra courses that make-up/validate the 16 CPC requirements, and those make-up courses do not count toward degree requirements, thereby extending the time frame for completion of the two-year degree.
Portfolio Assessment for Home-Schooled Students
Student portfolios may be submitted to demonstrate completion of each area of the CPC (College Preparatory Curriculum). These portfolios should include the following information for each course taken.
- Course descriptions (usually provided by the publisher)
- List of assignments
- Work samples and grades
- List of educational resources (textbooks and other materials)
Transfer Students
Applicants are considered transfer students if they have enrolled in at least one other college or university prior to applying to Gordon College irrespective of the college credit received. Transfer students must submit the following documents/information before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Application for Admission,
- Final, Official Transcripts from all Colleges and Technical Schools/Colleges Attended,
- Immunization Record(s), and
- High School Transcript.
Although item (4) is required only for applicants with fewer than 30 transferable credit hours, all applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a high school transcript with their initial application. Submitting these documents with the initial application will reduce the potential for a delay in the acceptance/registration process.
Failure to list and submit an official transcript from any institution previously attended subjects the applicant to strict disciplinary action, including expulsion.
To qualify for admission to Gordon College, a transfer student with 30 or more transferable credit hours must be eligible to return to the most recent college or university attended or have approval from the Gordon College Admissions Committee. Applicants with fewer than 30 transferable credit hours from other institutions are required to meet the admissions requirements of beginning freshmen.
For more information or to request a packet of application materials, contact the Office of Admissions at (678) 359-5021.
Limitations on Transfer Credit
Students seeking to transfer course work to Gordon College must be aware that the transfer of credit is subject to the limitations listed below:
- Only credit earned in regionally accredited collegiate institutions may be transferred to Gordon College.
- Courses in which a grade of D was earned will be transferred only if non-transfer Gordon College students are allowed to use a grade of D toward degree credit for that course.
- No more than 42 semester hours of combined transfer credit from all sources will be accepted toward an Associate Degree.
- Credit is not awarded for passing the General Education Development Test (GED).
- If approved by the Admissions Committee, students transferring to Gordon College after having been suspended or placed on probation by their former institution shall enter on academic probation and shall be subject to Gordon College's academic standards.
- Students transferring to Gordon College from other University System schools will be required to complete all Learning Support areas that they have not exited. Transferring to Gordon will not relieve students from Learning Support requirements placed on them by another University System institution.
- Transfer students completing high school within five years of the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought will be required to complete College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) requirements not satisfied in high school or at the previous institution. Transferring to Gordon will not relieve students from CPC requirements. (See pages 17-20 for additional information regarding College Preparatory Curriculum.)
Transient Students
Applicants are considered transient students if they are currently enrolled in another college or university and wish to take courses temporarily at Gordon College. Transient students typically attend Gordon for one semester, take courses prescribed by their home institution, and then return to their home institution. Transient students must submit the following documents before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Application for Admission,
- Letter of Transient Permission, and
- Immunization Record(s).
Item (2) must clearly indicate the applicant’s current academic status, the matriculation term of their home institution, and the course(s) the applicant is approved to take at Gordon College. The Dean or Registrar of the applicant’s home institution typically furnishes the Letter of Transient Permission.
The student, in accordance with established College policies, may request transcripts of course work attempted at Gordon College. Transcripts will not be automatically forwarded to the student’s home institution.
For more information or to request a packet of application materials, contact the Office of Admissions at (678) 359-5021.
Auditors
Auditors are in an applicant category specifically designed for students who wish to enroll in a course or courses at Gordon College but not receive any college credit toward degree requirements for the work attempted. An applicant wishing to apply as an auditor must submit the following required documents/information before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Application for Admission,
- Official High School transcript and/or official college transcript
or - Official GED score sheet, and
- Immunization Record(s).
Students enrolled as auditors must pay all regular fees for enrollment. Students may not transfer from audit to credit-seeking status without satisfying the admissions requirements for credit status as either a beginning freshman or transfer student. Students who receive an audit grade may not convert it to a credit grade, and vice versa.
Special Students
Applicants are considered special students if they have received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and wish to enroll in undergraduate courses and receive college credit. There is no limit on the amount of undergraduate credit special students can earn. Special students must submit the following documents/information before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Application for Admission,
- Official Transcript from the Institution which Awarded the Highest Degree, and
- Immunization Record(s).
Special students will be admitted as non-degree students without a limitation on the number of credit hours they can earn. Special students who decide to pursue a degree at Gordon College must satisfy the admissions requirements for transfer students.
For more information or to request a packet of application materials, contact the Office of Admissions at (678) 359-5021.
Non-Degree Students
Applicants without a baccalaureate degree may enroll as non-degree students for a maximum of ten (10) semester credit hours (including institutional credit).
Non-degree students may not enroll in any course for which there is a Learning Support prerequisite unless they have been screened for and exempted the relevant Learning Support course. Applicants seeking admission as non-degree students must submit the following documents before a final admissions decision can be made:
- Application for Admission,
- Immunization Record(s), and
- Official High School and/or College Transcripts.
For more information or to request a packet of application materials, contact the Office of Admissions at (678) 359-5021.
Gordon College Accel Program for High School Students
In accordance with the Board of Regents Academic Affairs handbook, section 3.01 (c)(6), the University System of Georgia recognizes the need to provide academically talented high school students with opportunities for acceleration of their formal academic programs. This recognition has led to the development of two organized programs: (1) a joint enrollment program in which the student, while continuing his/her enrollment in high school as a junior or senior, enrolls in courses for college credit; and (2) an early admission program in which the student enrolls as a full-time college student following completion of the junior year in high school. The minimum admission standards for both the joint enrollment and early admission programs have been developed to allow certain advanced students to receive both high school and college credit for some courses.
Admission Standards
- Minimum SAT I score of 970, combined Verbal and Mathematics sections, or ACT Composite of 20. In order to earn dual credit for Senior English, Math, and/or final high school unit of Social Studies, the minimum SAT score is a 530 Verbal; 530 Math or the ACT test score equivalent.
- Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.00 or higher in courses taken from the required 16 CPC (College Preparatory Curriculum) units.
- Exemption of all LS (Learning Support) requirements for early admission.
- Written consent of parent or guardian (if the student is a minor).
- Completion of the University System of Georgia CPC requirements with the following exceptions:
Students with SAT I Verbal scores of at least 530 Verbal or ACT English scores of 23 who have not completed the final unit of high school English and/or social studies may be permitted to fulfill these high school requirements with the appropriate college courses taken through the joint enrollment or early admissions program.
Students with SAT I Mathematics scores of at least 530 or ACT Mathematics scores of at least 22 who have not completed the final unit of mathematics may be permitted to fulfill those high school requirements with the appropriate college courses taken through the joint enrollment or early admissions program.
Generally, these students will have completed their CPC math requirement before their senior year and will be prepared to take pre-calculus or a higher-level math course. Students should be aware that, while College Algebra or Statistics may be taken through Joint Enrollment/Accel, these courses will not apply toward a college degree in science, engineering, computer science, and many other fields. High School advanced algebra/trig taken in high school should provide better preparation for majors requiring calculus and should be taken no later than the 11th grade.
With the exception of the final units of high school English, social studies and/or mathematics taken by students with qualifying SAT or ACT scores, a college course may not be used to fulfill the University System of Georgia’s CPC requirements. Students who have not completed the 13 CPC requirements beyond these three exceptions may be admitted through the joint enrollment program if they are enrolled in the necessary high school courses and are scheduled to complete the requirements by the end of the senior year.
Documentation required for the Accel Program includes:
- Application to Gordon College ($20 application fee),
- Official high school transcript with a College Preparatory GPA of 3.00 or higher,
- SAT or ACT scores as specified above,
- Completed/signed Accel Program application,
- Completed Certificate of Immunization.
Non-Traditional Students
Applicants are considered non-traditional students if they meet all of the criteria listed below. Applicants must have:
- Graduated from high school at least five years before the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought or have been part of a high school class that would have graduated at least five years before the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought,
- A high school diploma from an accredited or approved high school or a GED,
- Earned fewer than 30 transferable semester credit hours, and
- Not attended college within five years of the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought or must be in good standing at the last college attended if admitted to that college as a non-traditional student.
Applicants applying as non-traditional students who have taken the SAT or ACT may submit their test scores to the College. Applicants scoring below 430 on the verbal section of the SAT or below 17 on the English section of the ACT are required to take the verbal section of the college placement exam, COMPASS. Students scoring below 400 on the mathematics section of the SAT or below 17 on the mathematics section of the ACT are required to take the mathematics section of COMPASS. Students who do not submit SAT or ACT scores will be required to take both the verbal and mathematics sections of COMPASS. COMPASS scores will used to determine Learning Support requirements.
For more information or to request a packet of application materials, contact the Office of Admissions.
Gordon College Requirements for Admission of International Students
- Application for admission to Gordon College ($20 application fee). International applicants are encouraged to complete the entire application process as detailed below, by May 1 for Fall Semester entry, and by October 1 for Spring Semester entry to the college.
- Immunization form signed by a physician or health official.
- Official copy of document showing that the applicant has attained an education level equivalent to a United States high school diploma. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended in the United States and other countries.
Gordon College recommends applicants consider contacting World Education Services (WES) www.WES.org, especially if college-level coursework is submitted for consideration as transfer credit into the college. The applicant will pay a fee to WES for this service.
IMPORTANT
All documents must be provided in English language translation. - Official scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) if English is not the applicant’s native language. A minimum score of 525 (197) is required for admission. If an international student graduates from a US high school, the TOEFL will not be required; instead the applicant can submit SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Test) scores. If English is your native language, the SAT or ACT is required, along with final, official high school transcript.
Gordon College Admissions Standards:
Minimum SAT I scores for admission to Gordon College: 330 Verbal 310 Math
Regular SAT I scores for admission to Gordon College: 430 Verbal 400 Math
Minimum ACT scores for admission to Gordon College: 12 English 14 Math
Regular ACT scores for admission to Gordon College: 17 English 17 Math
Information on the TOEFL may be obtained by writing or calling: Educational Testing Service, P O Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone number: 609-951-1100
Information on the SAT I may be obtained by writing or calling: College Board ATP, P O Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541
Telephone number: 609-951-1100
Information on the ACT test may be obtained by writing or calling: ACT National Office, P O Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168
Telephone number: 319-337-1000M
- If the applicant is not a US citizen or Resident Alien, an official, certified financial statement of responsibility documenting that the applicant has sufficient funds ($12,000 US dollars minimum) to cover all expenses involved in attending Gordon College for 1 academic year (2 semesters) of study; traveling to and from the United States; and living away from the college when the campus residence halls are closed for holidays. Contact the Office of Admissions for official financial forms.
- Gordon College, in general, does not offer any financial assistance for citizens of other countries. However, some international applicants do receive athletic scholarships to cover partial expenses. Athletic scholarship eligibility information may be obtained by contacting the appropriate coach:
Soccer (Women's): 770. 358. 5350 Soccer (Men's): Coach S. Henderson 770. 358. 5061 Fast-pitch Softball: Coach A. Hattermann 770. 358. 5351 Tennis (Women’s): Coach B. Murrah 770. 358. 5061 Baseball: Coach T. McClanahan 770. 358. 5349 Cross Country: Coach J. Stevenson 770. 358. 5340 Cheerleading: 770. 358. 5061 - IMPORTANT: The applicant must provide all necessary documentation of current status with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). This documentation includes, but is not limited to:
- Copy of VISA
- Resident Alien Registration Card (front and back)
- Passport
- Green Card
- Copy of current I-20 form (if transferring from US college/university).
After all of the above information (steps 1-7) has been received, applicants who are determined to be acceptable to Gordon College will be issued the I-20 form for entry into the United States. Prior to registration for classes, international applicants may have to take the COMPASS (Collegiate Placement Exam) if they have not graduated from a US high school. This exam is free, un-timed, and computerized. It consists of three (3) parts: English, Reading, and Math. The COMPASS exam results are used for determining the applicant’s entry level into the college and are used in advisement.
International applicants, upon final acceptance, must attend the New Student Orientation prior to registration of classes and before moving into residence halls.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It is highly recommended that the international applicant obtain proper insurance coverage while attending Gordon College since the college does not provide this benefit.
International applicants who wish to live in a residence hall should submit a "Gordon College Residence Hall Contract" with the $250 security deposit and $50 non-refundable housing application fee at the earliest convenience. Please keep in mind that our residence halls fill up very early, so applicants are encouraged to apply for a room before May 1 for Fall Semester, and October 1 for Spring Semester.
Current schedules for tuition, fees, residence halls, and meals are available on the web at: htttp://www.gdn.edu/departments/businessoffice/Tuition/index.asp.
On average, textbooks generally run approximately $350-$400 per semester.
Gordon College accepts VISA / MasterCard and American Express for payment.
Any debt not paid by a student in a timely manner may be turned over to a collection agency or pursued through the courts. The student is responsible for payment of any collection or legal fees incurred as a result.
Currently, Gordon College has international students representing 38 different countries.
Please contact the Office of Admissions (770-358-5021) if you have any questions.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Gordon College offers ESL sections of Learning Support classes. Consult the course descriptions in this catalog and course offerings in the Schedule of Classes.