Regular Decision

Application Deadline

Regular Decision- February 1

Required Documents for Regular Decision Applicants

• Completed Common Application- Apply online or download a paper version 
• Gettysburg Supplement
• Official secondary school records
• Official SAT I or ACT scores (click here for our test optional policy)
• Teacher recommendation
• Counselor recommendation
• $55 application fee (personal checks, Visa, and Mastercard accepted)
• Senior mid-year grades (when available)

Can my high school submit information online?

Gettysburg accepts online submission of transcripts, secondary school reports, counselor recommendations and teacher recommendations through the Common Application online. We consider these official documents; there is no need to follow up with paper copies.

Application Review Process

Gettysburg College typically receives about 5,200 Regular Decision applications each year and mails admissions decisions by early April.

Students who have applied for Regular Decision can convert their application to Early Decision until February 1 by submitting the Early Decision Form (in addition to their completed application).

At Gettysburg, your academic credentials will be evaluated carefully during the application review process.

In conjunction with your academic record, the admissions staff is also very interested in learning about your activities, hobbies, and passions, and in exploring how those interests will contribute to the ongoing life of this dynamic college community.

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