January Term (J-Term)

Gettysburg College’s January Term (J-Term) provides students with practical, hands-on programming over the winter break. Each program is designed to build upon classroom learning with crucial college, career, and life skills.

Overview

The J-Term features dynamic offerings created by Gettysburg’s most distinctive programs, including the Eisenhower Institute, Center for Public Service, Garthwait Leadership Center, and Center for Career Engagement.

Our programming is designed to help students in any stage of their Gettysburg experience to translate their aspirations into action and increase their personal, professional, and societal impact upon graduation. J-Term competencies focus on networking, leadership, well-being, design thinking, communication, and more.

2027 J-Term Opportunities

The sessions are not for academic credit.

All virtual sessions are free. Immersion experiences are designed for all Gettysburg College Students.

Virtual Sessions

Coming soon.

Immersion Experiences

• Islamic Feminism and Women’s Rights in Morocco
• Crossing Borders: Understanding Immigration Between the U.S. and Mexico

• Community Resilience through Partnerships in Nicaragua

   

Search all virtual J-Term sessions by date and time on Engage