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The first day of classes can be full of emotions: You’re excited to explore new topics and make new friends, but also perhaps nervous because you want to succeed. You’re walking into a room full of new people and engaging with a first-class faculty member you’ve only read about on our website. While this moment may seem daunting at first, this is only one step in your journey to becoming a well-rounded student at Gettysburg College, and we’re here to make sure you get the most out of your first day.

Opening Convocation will welcome first-year students of the Class of 2027 to Gettysburg College on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Gettysburg College will welcome the newest members of our campus community as the Class of 2027 moves in. Before arriving at Gettysburg, here are three things to know about Orientation.

As we look back at the 2022–2023 academic year, we celebrate all we’ve accomplished and all that’s ahead.

Read below for several highlights and share your favorite Gettysburg College moments on social media: #gettysburgreat.

Gettysburg College hosted an informational program April 8 and 9, 2023, in Vietnam with families of current and accepted Gettysburg students. Danielle Wolfberg and Zach de Besche ’22 from Gettysburg’s Admissions Office and International Student Services Director Brad Lancaster traveled from Gettysburg to Vietnam for this special presentation.

Students can find out more about campus clubs and organizations at the Student Activities Fair each fall (Photo by Khun Minn Ohn ’19).

Class of 1973 reunion co-chairs Jean LeGros ’73 and Lori Kono Clapp ’73 hold up the Verna A. Schwartz ’13 Reunion Fund Trophy (Photo by Doug Huber ’06, ProArts Media).

With feelings of nostalgia for the past and hope for the future, more than 1,200 Gettysburgians from nearly 60 class years returned to Gettysburg College to rekindle lifelong friendships, revisit favorite places on campus, and relive precious memories as part of Reunion Weekend from June 1-4.

Students, alumni, staff, and faculty came together for the Gettysburgives Festival held on Stine Lake on April 5.

As Gettysburg College recognizes Founder’s Day on April 7, celebrating its 191^st birthday, the campus community celebrates the tremendous support and generosity of 2,729 donors during the ninth annual Gettysburgives Challenge, which raised $1,005,000 to directly support the student experience now and in the future.

Adams County Historical Society Executive Director Andrew Dalton ’19 sits in a room that will be part of the new Beyond the Battle Museum, which opened to the public this past April.

From profiles, features, and expert opinions by faculty, staff, and alumni to important announcements of change on campus, Gettysburg College made numerous headlines as winter changed into spring in 2023. The College received more than 70 media hits in the season, including 11 national news outlets.

Explore some of the top media mentions from the last month:

The GLC Skills-Based Leadership Coaching program connects young alumni with trained leadership coaches. Pictured from left to right are some of this year’s coaches, including Stephen Fireoved ’76, Janet Riggs ’77, Cindy Wright P’08, P’13, P’16, Carol Cantele ’83, Dave Radin ’65, Ellen Dotts ’83, Paul Miller, and Neil Bryant ’82.