We're thrilled to invite you to experience Gettysburg College through one of our special visit opportunities this Fall. From dynamic Open Houses to smaller, personalized events, we offer a range of options designed to help you discover what it’s like to live and learn on our historic campus.
Labor Day Visit Program – Monday, September 1st
Join us for a purposeful and engaging on-campus visit.
Designed for prospective students and their families, this program offers an engaging way to explore Gettysburg College. You’ll attend an information session with an Admissions representative, a student-led tour, and a complimentary lunch in our award-winning Dining Hall.
The program lasts approximately three hours and will be offered twice during the day—one starting at 9:45am and lasting through lunch, and one starting at 12:00pm and lasting until 3:00pm (don’t worry—you'll get lunch during both!). When registering, you’ll have the option to choose the time that works best for you.
Labor Day Visit Program includes:
- Information Session with an Admissions representative
- Student-led Campus Tour
- Complimentary lunch in Gettysburg Dining Hall
Register for a Labor Day visit now:
Fall Open Houses – Saturday, October 18th and Friday, November 7th
Experience the full scope of Gettysburg College in one day.
Our Open Houses are on-campus events that provide prospective students and their families with a deep dive into the Gettysburg community—academics, student life, campus culture, and more. Meet current students, faculty, and admissions staff as you explore the opportunities waiting for you here.
Typical Open House Schedule:
Timing and details are subject to change.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET | Registration and Refreshments |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET | Welcome |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET | The Gettysburg Academic Experience |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Complimentary Lunch at Gettysburg’s Dining Center |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM ET | Student Session: Student Perspectives |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET | Campus Tour led by a Gettysburg Student |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET | Admissions and Financial Aid at Gettysburg (optional) |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET | Sunderman Conservatory of Music Information Session (optional) |
Register for an Open House now:
Not seeing a visit option that works for you? Check out the Campus Visit webpage to explore all the opportunities to experience our campus—we can’t wait to see you!