Join Our Community

You did it. You worked hard throughout high school, distinguishing yourself academically and through your co-curriculars. You saw a future for yourself that builds on the strong foundation you created, and you went for it.

Now that you’ve been accepted, what comes next?

First-Year Walk

Visit

The best way to learn about our campus is to visit and see it for yourself.

Talk to our students, faculty, and staff. They’ll tell you what makes Gettysburg so great, and you’ll find out how you can do great work, too.

Plan your visit.

On a campus tour

See what our location has to offer

Widensall Hall

Orange and Blue Accepted Student Visits

Be a Gettysburg student for a day. You’ll have the option to:

  • Attend an information session for accepted students
  • Eat lunch with current students
  • Tour campus
  • Observe a class in an area of your interest
  • Meet with an admissions counselor


These visits are individualized for each student—if you are interested, please schedule at least 3 business days in advance!

Eisenhower House

Get Acquainted Day

On this special day, You’ll be able to:

  • Meet your future classmates
  • Learn about clubs and activities—and even sign up to get involved!
  • Enjoy lunch at Servo
  • Meet your future professors and learn about majors that interest you
  • Find out about high impact learning opportunities


This celebration highlights the unique spirit and enthusiasm of the Gettysburg community. Register for Get Acquainted Day online in your applicant status portal or by mailing back the RSVP card or calling the office at 800-431-0803.

Share your Gettysburg pride

The energy at Gettysburg College is contagious.

Be a part of it – share pictures of your campus visit at some of our most photographed spots on campus, and we may share it as one of our Instagram photos of the day!

Download Class of 2023 digital swag to share your status as the newest Gettysburgian! Select the image you want to download it.


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selfie spots