Gordon State College

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Located in Barnesville, Ga., Gordon State College offers ten four-year degrees - early childhood education, mathematics, biology, history, English, nursing, health information management, human services, middle grades education, and management and administration well as three associate-level degrees.

With an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students, Gordon State offers an intimate academic setting in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. Students receive individualized attention in this setting that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Gordon also offers a vibrant campus life with on-campus, apartment-style living, NJCAA sports, clubs for various interests, an active theater, music program, and a beautiful, inviting campus. Founded in 1852, Gordon State College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 and continues a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service.

To provide an exceptional education through innovative teaching and engaged learning to benefit the world in which we live.

Gordon State College will strive:

• To ensure affordable, supportive access to high-quality post-secondary education.
• To develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, a global perspective, and a commitment to lifelong learning that includes a respect for everyone involved in the process.
• To maintain a commitment to engaged faculty-student interaction through intimate classroom experiences, innovative and effective teaching strategies, excellent advising and mentorship programs, and effective student support services.
• To serve the broader community and region by developing academic programs and producing leaders equipped to contribute positively to middle Georgia, the United States, and the world.
• To remember and celebrate the heritage of the College and its graduates.
• To provide a beautiful and vibrant center of learning and scholarship as the touchstone of a diverse, connected community.

We are excited that you are considering applying to Gordon State College. We also understand that deciding on a college is an important choice. That is why our admissions staff is standing by to help you make the most informed decision.

Academic expertise, student life opportunities, and affordable classes are just the beginning of what you can expect from Gordon State. We hope you will join us in experiencing all that Highlander Nation has to offer!

Gordon State offers classes at three physical campuses and online. Our main campus is located in Barnesville, Georgia, boasts three different housing options, multiple dining options, and state of the art classrooms and academic buildings, equipped with the latest technology to assist in your studies. We also offer classes at our McDonough and Griffin locations.

We offer ten baccalaureate degrees and 16 associate degree majors. Our 3,900 students enjoy the new Student Activities and Recreation Center, which features entertainment, dining, and fitness amenities, as well as over 27 different clubs and student-run organizations. There are also opportunities for student research, leadership roles, and studying abroad. With small class sizes and an abundance of personal growth opportunities, it is not hard to see how Gordon State College can help you achieve your dream. Your College, your choice.

Gordon State College offers numerous associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees designed to meet the region's and state's needs. These programs are delivered throughout GSC's three Schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

From the world of bees to exploring under the sea, at Community Education, we strive to enhance everyday life's mundane. We believe in the concept that learning is a lifelong pursuit of contentment and fulfilling goals and dreams. Then, once we fulfill one dream, we begin again with new ideas to develop our learning experiences. So dream small, dream big and everywhere in between, and remember the simple moments and choices that change our world. How will you change yours? In addition to our diverse course offerings, Gordon is a popular choice for schools, governmental units, non-profit agencies, and professional organizations seeking accommodation for their meeting or training events. Customized training is available upon request.

Gordon State is a smaller college, but our student life has the feel and the opportunities of a much larger university.

Here, you will find a vibrant campus life - with a full calendar of activities and events, over 40 clubs on campus, weekly residence programs, an active student government, art performances, intercollegiate athletics (Go Highlanders!), intramurals, and more. Plus, along with all these opportunities come many leadership roles. Within our clubs and organizations on campus, there are numerous opportunities for students to be leaders on campus. Want to get involved in campus life, and even leadership, starting your very first year? Come to Gordon - and jump in!

Looking at Gordon State College today, it is hard to imagine that this College, vital to higher education in middle Georgia, began as a little schoolhouse for local children. In 1832, Josiah Holmes built a frame schoolhouse in the center of Barnesville's quiet town so that local children could learn the classics. Twenty years later, the Georgia General Assembly incorporated the school as the Barnesville Male and Female High School.

Another 20 years later, 1872, the school was renamed the Gordon Institute, in honor of General John B. Gordon, who served Georgia during three terms in the U.S. Senate and two terms as governor. The Gordon Institute created a military department of study in 1890, and for the next 80 years, the school distinguished itself as a premier military institution.

Despite the many changes, Gordon has held onto its roots. Though it is a larger school today, it still maintains its small-college feeling. Most important, Gordon State College is as committed to fulfilling the community's educational needs today as it was when it opened its doors more than 160 years ago.

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