New Student Information
Congratulations on your acceptance to Gordon-Conwell Thelogical Seminary – Boston Campus! We’re excited to welcome you into the Gordon-Conwell community.
Please know that all new students are required to participate in:
- New Student Orientation (details below)
- Orientation/Convocation/Formation (OCF) Day
- Online Student Orientation
Please feel free to contact our Student Services Coordinator and Registration Services with any questions at (617) 427-7293.
New Student Orientation
All New F-1 International Students
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
All New Students (English, Portuguese & Spanish)
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
All New Student Orientations are held at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – Boston Campus.
Location: GCTS-Boston Campus (CUME)
90 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
All new students are required to attend either one of the orientations.
Parking: Parking is available in the Urban League parking lot behind our building. However, we encourage students to carpool and take public transportation if available.
Essential Registration & Academic Information
As a new student at Gordon-Conwell, there are Registration and Academic Policies you need to be aware of before beginning class.
Immunizations
By Massachusetts State regulations, you are required to have certain immunizations to take classes. Please submit the forms below as soon as possible if you have not already done so as part of the Admissions process.
- Immunization Requirements & Form for submission
- Meningococcal Immunization Waiver (Please review and submit if you choose to waive the Meningococcal immunization.)
Health Insurance
All students at GCTS enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours must have “suitable” health insurance, in order to remain compliance with Massachusetts state law. If you already have health insurance, you can complete an online waiver form here. (Deadline to submit the waiver is September 13, 2019.)
Students who do not provide other “suitable” health insurance will be automatically enrolled and billed for Gordon-Conwell’s student health insurance plan. For more information regarding GCTS’ students health insurance, click here.
Registration
Once you have submitted your Notification of Intent you will receive registration information from your First Year Student Advisor. Please see our current & upcoming course offerings here.
- Diploma program students are automatically registered at the beginning of each semester.
- Want to test out of Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Greek and/or Hebrew? Please contact the Registration Services at [email protected], for information about the competency exams (only available for Master’s degree students).
- OT & NT Competency Exam Study Guide
- Greek Competency Exam Study Guide (Coming soon!)
- Want to transfer credit? Submit your evaluation early. Please contact the Registration Services at [email protected] for more information.