Homecoming Weekend Schedule
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for new information.
Events with asterisks (*) require registration.
Thursday, October 15
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:15 p.m. | Dedication of the Rogers Center for Innovation and Creativity Rogers Center for Innovation and Creativity, Plank Gym Recognizing the generosity of Jack ‘51 and Mollie Rogers. |
Friday, October 16
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| All Day | Career Closet Drive Our Career Closet provides free professional clothing to any student in need, no questions asked. Students can borrow an outfit for an interview or take pieces to keep as they build their professional wardrobes. Last year alone, more than 100 students relied on the Career Closet to help them look and feel confident walking into interviews, career fairs, and internships. We're accepting donations of: • Suits, blazers, and sport coats Items should be new or gently used, clean, and in good condition—ready for a student to wear with confidence. Drop off your donations at CUB 204 during Homecoming Weekend, October 16–18, 2026. Can't make it in person? You can ship your donations to Gettysburg College Center for Career Engagement, Box 425, 300 N Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325. Every blazer, every pair of slacks, every donation says: We believe in you. Help us make sure every Gettysburg student has what they need to put their best foot forward—because we all remember what it felt like to be in their shoes. Questions? Contact the Center for Career Engagement at 717.337.6616 or career@gettysburg.edu. |
| Library 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Collections and College Archives 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives
Drop-in Tours of Renovated Collections Storage and Conservation Spaces |
| 8:30 a.m. | 6th Annual Gettysburg Football Alumni Golf Outing Links at Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Please register here. |
| 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions Schmucker Art Gallery More information about the Gallery. |
| 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Beyond the Battlefield Museum Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road All alumni are invited to tour the museum at a discounted price all weekend. Please show your reunion weekend nametag to receive the special $7.50 rate at the door. No need to reserve tickets in advance. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Dedication of CUB 260 Boardroom The dedication will take place in the hallway outside of CUB 260. This ceremony will celebrate the naming of CUB 260 in honor of former trustee Sherrin Baky-Nessler '65 and her husband, Bruce Baky '65. |
| 1:00–8:00 p.m. | Registration & Welcome Center Lobby, College Union Building |
| 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. | Gettysburg Railway Important booking Information:
Boarding information: |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. | We can do good for our country right where we are: Gettysburg College During the World Wars This tour is led by current students Ava Prickman ’28, Julia Ciccone ’28, and Emily Frisbie ’29. |
| 3:00–4:30 p.m. | Welcome Back to the Eisenhower Institute Eisenhower Institute Open house to reconnect and reminisce with the Eisenhower Institute. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Math Alumni Homecoming Speaker Room 204, Glatfelter Hall |
| 4:30 p.m. | Dedication of the Giving Trees Sculptures Health Center Backyard Recognizing the generosity of Geoff ’91 and Gretchen Jackson. |
| 5:00–8:00 p.m. | Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Homecoming Reception Science Center Lobby and Patio Get-together for Chemistry faculty, students and alumni as well as BMB students and alumni. Pot luck dinner provided by faculty. |
| 6:00 p.m. | *Hall of Athletic Honor (Pre-registration required) Ballroom, College Union Building |
| 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Awards Banquet All undergraduate and alumni members of Gettysburg College’s fraternity and sorority community are invited to the Office of Campus Life’s Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Awards Banquet! Refreshments will be provided throughout the event with the formal awards program taking place at 7:30 p.m. No registration is necessary. |
| 7:00–9:00 p.m. | *Class of 2016 and 2021 Mixer The Upper Crust, 19 York Street |
Saturday, October 17
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| All Day | Career Closet Drive Our Career Closet provides free professional clothing to any student in need, no questions asked. Students can borrow an outfit for an interview or take pieces to keep as they build their professional wardrobes. Last year alone, more than 100 students relied on the Career Closet to help them look and feel confident walking into interviews, career fairs, and internships. We're accepting donations of: • Suits, blazers, and sport coats Items should be new or gently used, clean, and in good condition—ready for a student to wear with confidence. Drop off your donations at CUB 204 during Homecoming Weekend, October 16–18, 2026. Can't make it in person? You can ship your donations to Gettysburg College Center for Career Engagement, Box 425, 300 N Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325. Every blazer, every pair of slacks, every donation says: We believe in you. Help us make sure every Gettysburg student has what they need to put their best foot forward—because we all remember what it felt like to be in their shoes. Questions? Contact the Center for Career Engagement at 717.337.6616 or career@gettysburg.edu. |
| 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Registration & Welcome Center Lobby, College Union Building |
| 9:00–10:00 a.m. | What Does it Mean to be a Gettysburgian?: First- Year Traditions at Gettysburg College Meet in the College Union Building Lobby at the information desk to begin the tour. This tour of campus will follow in the footsteps of current and past generations of Gettysburg College students to trace the history of First-Year (Freshman) traditions. Learn about long-standing traditions such as Convocation, recently discontinued traditions such as the Twilight Hour, and many more in between. Each of these traditions, among others, will be discussed at a unique location. Please join us for this engaging tour led by current students, Jeremy Metz ’28, Jenna Rhoads ’28, Devon Szczepkowicz ’26. |
| 9:00–11:00 a.m. | *Women's and Men's Basketball Alumni Breakfast The DIVE, Jaeger Center |
| 9:30–11:00 a.m. | Gettysburg College American Cancer Society Pancake Breakfast The Junction, College Union Building Please join the Gettysburg College American Cancer Society club for a free pancake breakfast as our way of thanking the generous alumni who donate and support our cause of ending cancer as we know it! For more information, please contact Erin Duffy (duffer01@gettysburg.edu) and Samantha Lepre (leprsa01@gettysburg.edu). |
| 10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Update for International Alumni Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96690432825?pwd=mpITRY7qsYWATlGFwbaBJpwL3uGyIA.1 Join Brad Lancaster from the Office of International Student Services for a virtual update about our office and our current international students! Please contact Brad at blancast@gettysburg.edu if you have any questions |
| 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Tri Sigma Alumnae Brunch Chapter Room Please let us know if you are coming! |
| 10:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. | Gettysburg Railway Important booking Information:
Boarding information: |
| 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Beyond the Battlefield Museum Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road All alumni are invited to tour the museum at a discounted price all weekend. Please show your reunion weekend nametag to receive the special $7.50 rate at the door. No need to reserve tickets in advance. |
| Library 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Collections and College Archives 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives
Drop-in Tours of Renovated Collections Storage and Conservation Spaces |
| 10:00 a.m. | Cross Country Abrey Shenk Invitational Cross Country Course |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sigma Nu Corporation Meeting Chapter House, 55 West Broadway |
| 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions Schmucker Art Gallery More information about the Gallery. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Reunion Class Photos North Steps of Pennsylvania Hall Class of 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Class of 2016 at 10:45 a.m. |
| 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Alumni Softball Game Bobby Jones Field Please contact Coach Madelyn Yannetti to RSVP. |
| 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | *Class of 1961 Lunch and Social Glatfelter Lodge |
| 11:00 a.m. | Homecoming Tailgate Musselman Stadium Lot Join us for a traditional Homecoming tailgate! Reservations are only needed if you would like a parking space for tailgating. You can reserve your parking space here. You are welcome to bring food, beverages, grills, and anything else to make your tailgate experience GREAT! Enjoy food trucks onsite (pay-as-you-go) and a free beer garden. |
| 11:30 a.m. | *Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game Clark Field Please contact Coach Hibbard to RSVP. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Dedication of the Kono Clapp Garden for Well-being Health Center Backyard Recognizing the generosity of Alana and Lori Kono Clapp ’73. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Football vs. Carnegie Mellon Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium |
| 1:00 p.m. | VIP End Zone Reception (By invitation) Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium This invitation-only reception, during the football game, honors members of the Cupola Society, Benefactors Circle, and Visionary Gettysburgians. Enjoy sideline views, festive fare, and great company as we celebrate your leadership and commitment to Gettysburg College while cheering on the Bullets together. |
| 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m | Lambda Chi Alpha BBQ Chapter House |
| 2:00 p.m. | Memorial for Dustin “Dusty” Beall Smith An on campus gathering to remember Dusty will be held on Saturday, October 17 beginning at 2:00 p.m., in Breidenbaugh Hall, 4th floor. At 3:00 p.m., those who wish may share memories of Dusty. |
| 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Sigma Chi BBQ Chapter House |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Sigma Nu Alumni Reception (BYOB) Chapter House, 55 West Broadway |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | *Center for Public Service 35th Anniversary Reception Atrium Dining |
| 3:00–7:00 p.m. | TKE Open House Old Chapter House, 223 Carlisle Street Everyone is welcome to join TKE alumni at the old TKE Chapter house for a celebration of 100 years on the campus of Gettysburg College! We will be providing food and drinks as well as an opportunity to tour the house and property. This will be a rain or shine event. |
| 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Catholic Campus Ministry/Newman Homecoming Reception Christ Chapel steps All are welcome to join us for a reception and tour of the CCM & Newman space and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Drinks and snacks on the steps of the Chapel. |
| 4:00–6:00 p.m. | *Beer Garden Social hosted by Class of 2016, 2021, BOLD (Burgians of the Last Decade), and the Current Senior Class Plank Beer Garden Enjoy fall food and drinks. Open to all. Host Provider Event. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Muhlenberg Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium |
| 6:00 p.m. | Campaign Reception and Dinner (By invitation) Bullet Hole and Ballroom, College Union Building. |
| 8:45 p.m. | Desserts and Drones West Lincoln Ave. Join the entire Gettysburg College community for a celebration under the stars. Complimentary desserts and drone show. Everyone is welcome! |
Sunday, October 18
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| All Day | Career Closet Drive Our Career Closet provides free professional clothing to any student in need, no questions asked. Students can borrow an outfit for an interview or take pieces to keep as they build their professional wardrobes. Last year alone, more than 100 students relied on the Career Closet to help them look and feel confident walking into interviews, career fairs, and internships. We're accepting donations of: • Suits, blazers, and sport coats Items should be new or gently used, clean, and in good condition—ready for a student to wear with confidence. Drop off your donations at CUB 204 during Homecoming Weekend, October 16–18, 2026. Can't make it in person? You can ship your donations to Gettysburg College Center for Career Engagement, Box 425, 300 N Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325. Every blazer, every pair of slacks, every donation says: We believe in you. Help us make sure every Gettysburg student has what they need to put their best foot forward—because we all remember what it felt like to be in their shoes. Questions? Contact the Center for Career Engagement at 717.337.6616 or career@gettysburg.edu. |
| 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. | Gettysburg Railway Important booking Information:
Boarding information: |
| 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Beyond the Battlefield Museum Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road All alumni are invited to tour the museum at a discounted price all weekend. Please show your reunion weekend nametag to receive the special $7.50 rate at the door. No need to reserve tickets in advance. |
| 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Musselman Library Open Musselman Library |
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