It is with great pleasure that I on behalf of St. Andrew's College extend a warm greeting to each one of you as we embark on academic excellence. As the academic and administrative Head of this esteemed institution, I am thrilled to witness the enthusiasm and energy that permeates our campus with the presence of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. The journey of education is a transformative experience and St. Andrew's College is committed to providing a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages holistic development. Our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse range of programs contribute to the vibrant tapestry of learning opportunities available to you. The presence of students in diversity enriches our campus and I am confident that their time here will be marked by growth, discovery, and lasting friendships. As we navigate the challenges and celebrate the successes of every academic year, we encourage you to actively engage in both academic and extracurricular activities. Take advantage of the resources available, forge meaningful connections and embrace the opportunities for personal and professional development. The collaboration between students, faculty, and staff is the cornerstone of our success. As the Principal I am here to support the academic pursuits of students and as the Secretary I am dedicated to ensuring the smooth administrative functioning of the college. Together, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. We look forward to a year filled with academic achievements, personal growth, and shared accomplishments. Best of luck to each of you in the present academic year. Let us make it a memorable and enriching journey.

It grew into a college in 1899. The college is presently run by the Lucknow Diocese of the Church of North India and is managed through the St. Andrew’s College Association and its Governing body comprising the experienced educationists and a few leading citizens of Gorakhpur under the Chairmanship of the Bishop of Lucknow. Gorton, a retired civilian gave money from a fund to form a special endowment for the Himalayan Mission. C.M.S. had a small mission statement in the Himalayas. Michael Wilkinson was the real founder of Gorakhpur Mission.

He built a small parsonage and laid the foundation of the church. Roberts Merltins Bird, one of the eminent civilians of his generation was largely responsible for devising the system of assessing and collecting the land revenue in Upper India. In 1823 he was stationed at Gorakhpur, in the extreme North East of the region, the borders of Nepal. In 1826, this Church was open to both English and Indian Services. The missionaries were able to proselytize many in the region and Bettiah became the epicenter of the Roman Catholic families.

In those days barren malarial jungles infested Gorakhpur all around. The then Governer General of India Lord William Bentick donated 1500 acres of this land to the patronage of Church Missionary Association of Gorakhpur. It was done on a nominal rent and the latter took the uphill task of clearing and cultivating the whole land in its own hand. It was able to shoulder the mantle for 500 or 600 acres of land and with the aid of grants a 'Gospel Town' was built in Basharatpur. Houses were made slightly elevated due to unhygienic base.

Then came the landmark for the education scenario in Gorakhpur in the year 1899, when the Church Missionary society founded St. Andrew’s College. It disseminated from a small missionary school in 1828 to becoming a full-fledged degree college since 1899 onwards. Its founder principals were Revd. T.F.Robathan and Revd. R.J.Kennedy. In 1914, the builder of Science Department at St. John's College, Agra and the editor of the famed war journal donned the mantle as the principal of the college. Around 1916 degree classes started in this college during the tenure of Garfield Williams. He retired in 1918 before which time he had also designed the architecture of the college; the circular library being its hallmark. In the interregnum Bishop George Herbert Wescott laid the foundation stone of the college. That was on 16th August, 1915, which was opened on the epiphany day i.e. 6th January, 1916 by Sir James Scorgeimeston, the then Lt. Governer United Provinces of Agra and Oudh and also the chancellor of the University of Allahabad. Then ensued a lull until Principal M.O.Varkey got added for the college a Biology block and a recreation center in 1958. Principal V.M.Chacko contributed to the college through the building of Chemistry and Administrative blocks. The extension of Botany, new library building and the extension of Zoology block too were added to the main building by Principal H.R.Mall in the years 1987, 1988 and 1991 respectively. The extension of the main office building and the facility of the staffclub-cum Guesthouse etc. are in the offing. Another block of lecture theaters is being constructed by Principal J.K.Lal.

From 1899 to 1927, the college got its affiliation to Allahabad University and to Agra University from 1927 to 1958. There after it remains affiliated to Gorakhpur University. It will be worthwhile to recall that the principal V.M.Chacko conceived the plan for the evolution of University of Gorakhpur.

As of now, St. Andrew’s College retains the epithet of 'Oxford of Eastern Uttar Pradesh'. With postgraduate classes also in Science, arts and the only Christian College in India ornamented with the faculty of Law, St. Andrew’s has truly come of age all these decades. Small wonders its present student strength has crossed the 4500 mark. And the faculty members have risen to 86. Many UGC sponsored projects run in our science laboratories.

The college has been famous for its competent Principals, the most prominent among which has been its first Indian Principal Dr. Raja Ram (1937-40), who left St. Andrew’s to become the Principal of St. Stephen's College, Delhi, from where he had come. Other big names include Rev. Arnold Pelly(1918-34), eldest son of Rev. Cannon Pelly of Wickham Bishop's Essex, who married Constance Emily Stern, daughter of Rev. Henry stern, CMS missionary and founder of Sternpur, Padribazar, Gorakhpur, Principal P.T.Chandi (1952-55) and Dr. Y.B. Singh (1970-81), retired as Vice-chancellors of Gorakhpur and Rohilkhand Universities.

The aim of the college is to offer an all round education to the students drawing insiration from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
The College is to impart sound learning, the building of character and spread of spiritual and knowledge of God.
Religious instructions based on the Bible, is a part of the College curriculum but it is not forced upon those who are unwilling to receive it. It is hoped that those who join the College will do so with the desire to receive the best possible education of spirit, body and mind which the College seeks to provide for all its members.

NCC
We have a platoon of N.C.C. In this the cadets are trained as per the academic instructions for it. In this cadets do a whole gamut of operations including foot drill, Map reading, battle craft etc. These cadets present a guard of Honor on Republic and Independence Days.
NSS (National Social Service-4 Units-3 Boys Units, 1 Girls Unit)
There are several contributions in this section that include cleaning of roads, blockages, debates on various topics such as ‘contribution of youths in the society’, sports activities, special care of Harijan Basti etc.
Student Christian Movement
SCM programme is run in all the Christian institutions mostly at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to make the students socially, morally and specially spritually aware of their surroundings and towards their duties and responsibilities. Student Christian Movement of India is Offiliated to world Student Christian Federation. SCM provides a wide scope of experiences through fellowship, group dynamics and lively learning through Biblical reflection, social analysis and cultural action to understand critiacally and participate creativity in the total life of the university and college.
Various National, Regional and Local programmes are arranged by Student Christian Movement of India.At our local St. Andrew's College unit level, we have three staff advisors Prof. Samson Dan, Department of Geography, Dr. S.D.Sharma, Department of Chemictry and Mrs. R.N.Samuel, Department of Zoology to initiate, facilitate and Co-ordinate the SCM work.
Ranger and Rovers
It will be worthwhile to highlight in this context that our college won first position in intercollegiate competition. The experienced teacher in Law department Shri V.P.Singh and head of department of Education Department contributed immensely to the team effort by guiding the whole team.