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Public Research University in Barnesville, GA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
9 entries Aug 12 → Oct 8, 2026
Fall 2026 A Term
Aug 12 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term Relevant now
Oct 7 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 B Term
Jan 13 → Mar 10, 2027
Spring 2027 A Term
Jan 13 → May 19, 2027
Spring 2027 Full Term
Mar 22 → May 19, 2027
Spring 2027 B Term
May 25 → Jul 1, 2027
Summer 2027 A Term
May 25 → Jul 29, 2027
Summer 2027 Full Term
Jun 28 → Jul 29, 2027
Summer 2027 B Term
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B C G H M R S T B
BSU Black Student Union, a student organization focused on cultural awareness and community. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events. G
G-Card The official Gordon State College student identification card used for building access and meal plans. H
Highlander Dining The main campus dining hall located in the Student Activity Center.
Highlander Nation The collective term for the Gordon State College student body, faculty, and alumni. M
Melton Melton Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus. R
RHA Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for students. T
The Commons Gordon Commons, a suite-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
The Perch The retail dining area located in the Student Activity Center (SAC) featuring Chick-fil-A, Subway, and Starbucks.
The SAC The Student Activity Center, often used as shorthand for the dining and social hub of the campus.
The Village Gordon Village, the primary on-campus apartment-style residence hall.
The Yard The central green space or quad area where students gather for outdoor events. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
BannerWeb The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
Brightspace The learning management system (formerly D2L) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
citizen_chicken Citizen Chicken
GSC Email The official communication channel for all college-related business and academic updates.
Highlander One The refund management system and student account card provided through BankMobile.
highlander_hall Highlander Hall
Lambdin Lambdin Hall, the main administrative building housing the President's office and Admissions.
Nursing Building The Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Building, located on the edge of campus.
Russell Russell Hall, an academic building housing various classrooms and faculty offices.
Smith Smith Hall, an academic building primarily used for humanities and social science classes.
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What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 13 approved campus terms and 11 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. Using DormWay at Gordon State College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Gordon State College
Ethics Awareness Week Highlights USG's Commitment to Integrity Gordon State College hosts activities Nov 2-8, 2026, to promote system-wide core values of integrity, excellence, and accountability.
Oct 30, 2026
Read More Gordon State College Awarded More Than $568,000 to Advance Nursing, STEM, Teacher Education The college received substantial funding to support student success and program advancement in critical fields.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More Gordon State College Takes Proactive Approach to Campus Tree Health, Safety Crews began removal of deteriorating oak trees in front of Lambdin Hall following professional arborist evaluation for campus safety.
Oct 16, 2026
Read More Campus Weather Alert: All on-campus events and activities scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, were cancelled due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias. Campus Weather Alert: All on-campus events and activities scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, were cancelled due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Gordon State College
Highlander Preview Day November 7, 2026
An opportunity for future students to explore state-of-the-art facilities and engage with faculty and staff.
Highlander Drive-In Movie November 13, 2026
Highlander Drive-In Movie event from 6:00PM to 9:30PM.
Highlander Registration Rally November 17, 2026
Assistance for students with spring semester registration from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Online New Student Orientation November 17, 2026
Virtual orientation session for new students at 4:00 PM.
Nursing Building Tours November 20, 2026
Tours of the nursing facilities starting at 3:30 PM.
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