Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- AFG
- Advocates for Giving, a student organization focused on philanthropy and service.
B
- Bromley
- Bromley Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
C
- Conrad
- Conrad Hall, a residence hall housing students on campus.
D
- D-Group
- Discipleship Group, small student-led spiritual growth and accountability groups.
E
- Evans
- Evans Hall, a residence hall known for its specific student community.
G
- GCSA
- Gordon College Student Association, the primary student government body.
- GEC
- Gordon Events Council, the student-led organization responsible for campus-wide events.
- Gillies
- Gillies Lounge and Cafe, a dining and social space on campus.
L
- La Vida
- The La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership, a prominent program at Gordon.
- Lane
- The Lane Student Center, which houses the main dining hall (Tupper Dining Hall).
R
- Ring by Spring
- The cultural phenomenon or pressure for students to be engaged by the spring semester of their senior year.
T
- The Bistro
- The Bistro at the Lane, offering alternative dining options to the main hall.
- The Bubble
- The 'Gordon Bubble,' referring to the perceived social and cultural isolation of the campus from the surrounding world.
- The Flats
- The collective name for the apartment-style residence halls including Tavilla, Ferrin, Nyland, and Chase.
- The Woods
- The extensive trail system and wooded areas surrounding the campus used for recreation.
- Tupper
- The Tupper Coffeehouse, a popular spot for coffee and snacks located in the Lane Student Center.
W
- Wilson
- Wilson Hall, one of the traditional residence halls.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1:25
- The standard time block on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays reserved for Chapel services and campus-wide gatherings.
- Barrington
- Barrington Center for the Arts, the hub for music, theater, and visual arts.
- Bennett
- Bennett Athletic Center, the main gym and athletic facility.
- bistro_255
- Bistro 255
- Chapel Credits
- The required number of chapel attendances students must fulfill each semester to meet graduation requirements.
- CTS
- Center for Technology Services, the campus IT help desk located in Jenks.
- Frost
- Frost Hall, the main administrative building housing offices like Admissions and the President's office.
- gillie_s
- Gillie's
- Jenks
- Jenks Library, the main academic library and study hub.
- KOSC
- Ken Olsen Science Center, the primary facility for science and technology classes.
- lane_cafe
- Lane Cafe
- The Shuttle
- The Gordon College shuttle service that transports students to the North Beverly train station and local shopping areas.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.