At Gettysburg College, we provide our students with A Consequential Education.
A Consequential Education is one that guides students to gain greater insight into themselves, their passions, and their aspirations to leave the world better than they found it.
From our unique sense of place that grounds us in the enduring charge of President Abraham Lincoln, to our hardworking students, faculty, and staff who are innately inspired to Do Great Work, and our experiential approach to learning, we believe in the lasting impact of a Gettysburg College education. It is in each member of our community that A Consequential Education shines every day—in their hearts and through the great work they do—from Gettysburg onward.
It begins on day one. During Convocation, our first-year students walk through the College’s historic Pennsylvania Hall and are embraced as integral parts of this special community. Four years later, during Commencement, these same students walk back through these hallowed halls as graduates, proudly carrying their consequential education with them—and it stays with them.
This sense of place, the close-knit community, and the experiences gained at Gettysburg forever remain interwoven in the fabric of a Gettysburgian.
It’s our promise.
“A Consequential Education enriches the mind, deepens the heart, and strengthens the capacity to act.”
A consequential place rooted in history
There is not a more inspiring or significant place for a student to be during their formative college years than Gettysburg, Pa. Our students and faculty live and work every day in the echo of the “unfinished work” Lincoln spoke of during his ever-relevant Gettysburg Address—the work he charged us to complete. Furthermore, we leverage our proximity to major cities of influence, including Washington, D.C., to advance the new work of our time. Learn more about our history and what makes attending college in Gettysburg so special.
A community of consequential people
Gettysburg College attracts students and community members whose actions are inspired by a drive to Do Great Work—consequential work. Our community is innately curious and passionate about having an active part in change. There are no bystanders here. Surrounded by faculty who share the same ambitions, and united with their peers in this deep-rooted desire to create a better world, the Gettysburg Network that’s built on campus, extends across industries and around the world. Explore the power of The Gettysburg Network.
United in a consequential approach
A Gettysburg College education is a powerful integration of a modern liberal arts and sciences curriculum and real-world, co-curricular experiences that puts learning into practical application. Our students aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Whether it be conducting student-faculty research in a lab, digging for historical artifacts on campus, or exploring the inside of a cave, they’re all-in—making connections from the classroom to wherever their studies take them. Learn more about the liberal arts and sciences at Gettysburg College.
Our alumni Do Great Work in the world
Read stories about how our alumni are using their Gettysburg College consequential education to make a difference.
- Seth Statler ’83: Cultivating a seed of service in himself and others
- Feeding curiosity: Ja’Nai Harris ’16 pens children’s book as love letter to her elementary school students
- Bryan Barth ’13: A commitment to service and making a difference
- Biotech marketing leader Susan Sweeney ’91 fiercely advocates for women in STEM
- Lawyer Julius Redd ’07 helps corporations operate with environmental justice in mind