Spring Accepted Student Events on Campus
On-Campus events for accepted students
Join us on campus
This spring, meet your fellow members of the Gettysburg College Class of 2030 and experience our vibrant campus community in person at a series of special welcome events designed to meet your needs and fit your schedule.
Get Acquainted Day
In April 2027, we are excited to welcome the Gettysburg College Class of 2031 and their guests to Get Acquainted Day. Our signature daylong celebration where accepted students can experience life at Gettysburg not as visitors, but as members of our community.
Register for Get Acquainted Day See photos from past Get Acquainted Days
Get Acquainted Day is Gettysburg College’s signature daylong celebration for admitted students and their guests. It’s a chance to experience life at Gettysburg not as visitors, but as members of our community—meeting classmates, faculty, and staff before you ever arrive for orientation.
When is the next Get Acquainted Day?
The next Get Acquainted Day for admitted students will be held in April 2027. Specific times, locations, and registration details are shared directly with admitted students and families via email and the applicant portal.
If you have been admitted and haven’t received your invitation, please contact the Office of Admissions or check your applicant status portal.
Get Acquainted Day details
Parking and Event Map
Event parking is available in the following lots: Stadium West (Lot #7), CEP (Lot #8), and Constitution (Lot #10). Please follow the signs for Admissions Event Parking. To view available parking lots and important buildings for the event, please use our Get Acquainted Day Campus Map.
Brief Schedule for Get Acquainted Day
- Registration and Information
- Welcome and Presidential Q&A
- Academic Showcase
- Clubs and Services Exposition
- Lunch and Campus Tours
- Academic Presentations
Financial Aid Meetings
The Financial Aid staff will be offering individual financial aid meetings throughout the day in the College Union Building. Meetings will be conducted in 15-minute intervals. If you would like to meet with a financial aid representative during Get Acquainted Day, please click here to view available appointments and register for the timeslot of your choosing.
Office Hours
Several departments, offices, and programs are hosting office hours during Get Acquainted Day. Appointments are not necessary if visiting during the open office hours listed below:
- Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table Demo - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Science Center
- Center for Student Success - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - College Union Building, Room 210
- Eisenhower Institute - 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - 157 North Washington Street
- Gender and Sexuality Resource Center - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Apple Hall, First Floor
- Innovation and Creativity Lab - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Plank Gymnasium, Basement
- Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME) - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - 102 W Water Street
- West Gallery - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - West Building, 1st Floor
The Gettysburg Experience
On Friday, April 17th, we are excited to welcome members of the Class of 2030 and their guests to The Gettysburg Experience, a special open house event for accepted students. Registration, information, and schedules for these events can be found in the Accepted Student Portal and Webpage.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | Registration and Refreshments |
| 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM ET | Welcome from President Bob Iuliano and Director of Admissions Mary Smith |
| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET | Academic Session: Faculty Perspectives |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM ET | Campus Tour |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM ET | Lunch at Dining Center |
| 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM ET | Student Session: Student Perspectives |
| 1:40 PM – 2:00 PM ET | Gettysburg Approach with Assistant Vice President for Co-Curricular Education Jim Duffy |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET | Farewell from Director of Admissions Mary Smith |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM ET | Drop-in Hours at Various Campus Offices (more details to come) |