Gordon College - Barnesville

Gordon College, a state college in the University System of Georgia, is located in Barnesville, Georgia. Gordon's college year is made up of three 15-week academic semesters: Fall, Spring & Summer. Enrollment at Gordon College is around 3,500 students, with around 800 living on campus. The college campus has 28 buildings and incorporates 125 acres (51 hectares), which includes an indoor swimming facility, ropes course, walking trail, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer field & racquetball courts.

Founding

Gordon College was founded in 1852, and originally served as a seminary.

In 1872, Gordon College was named after Georgia native John B. Gordon. During this time Gordon College was Gordon Military College. Gordon College was admitted as a member of the University System of Georgia in 1972, as an associate-level college.

Prior to the 1980s, the athletic teams at Gordon were the Bulldogs. Through the mid-1980s, Gordon's teams were known as the "Generals," a nod to General Gordon. Due to concern about Confederate symbolism though, the teams are now called the Highlanders. There has also been a general trend to tie the Gordon name to Scottish heritage in recent years.

Academics

Gordon College offers associate degrees, most of which will transfer, in the following fields of study: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, History, Information Systems, Political Science, Psychology, Secretarial Science or Office Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Teacher Education, Art, English, Foreign Language, General Studies, Music, Theatre, Agriculture and Environmental, Sciences, Astronomy, Biological Sciences and Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dental Hygiene, Forestry, Horticulture, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Stripping, Occupational Therapy, Physical Science, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Pre-Pharmacy Respiratory Therapy.

Gordon College now offers a bachelor’s degree in education following approval by the Board of Regents committee on Academic Affairs. According to Gordon College President Larry Weill, this degree will allow Gordon to address the critical need for teachers in the state, particularly for the region served by the College.

Gordon College, a state college in the University System of Georgia, is located in Barnesville, Georgia. Gordon's college year is made up of three 15-week academic semesters: Fall, Spring & Summer. Enrollment at Gordon College is around 3,500 students, with around 800 living on campus. The college campus has 28 buildings and incorporates 125 acres (51 hectares), which includes an indoor swimming facility, ropes course, walking trail, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer field & racquetball courts.