Schedule

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for new information.

Events with asterisks (*) require registration. 

Friday, October 16

TimeEvent

Library
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Special Collections
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives
Musselman Library
Enjoy a variety of exhibits on display.

Special Collections and College Archives Exhibits
Special Collections Reading Room (4th floor)

For a list of all exhibits, please visit the library’s Exhibits webpage.


10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions
Schmucker Art Gallery

More information
about the Gallery.

1:00–8:00 p.m. Registration & Welcome Center
Lobby, College Union Building
3:00–4:30 p.m. Welcome Back to the Eisenhower Institute
Eisenhower Institute
Open house to reconnect and reminisce with the Eisenhower Institute.
4:00 p.m. Math Alumni Homecoming Speaker
Room 204, Glatfelter Hall
5:30 p.m. Hall of Athletic Honor Banquet (Pre-registration required)
Ballroom, College Union Building
5:00–8:00 p.m. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Homecoming Reception
Science Center Patio (Rain location: Science Center Lobby)
Get-together for Chemistry faculty, students and alumni as well as BMB students and alumni. Pot luck dinner provided by faculty.
7:00–9:00 p.m. *Class of 2016 and 2021 Mixer
The Upper Crust, 19 York Street

Saturday, October 17

TimeEvent
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration & Welcome Center
Lobby, College Union Building

Library
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Special Collections
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives
Musselman Library
Enjoy a variety of exhibits on display.

Special Collections and College Archives Exhibits
Special Collections Reading Room (4th floor)

For a list of all exhibits, please visit the library’s Exhibits webpage.

10:00 a.m.

Cross Country Abrey Shenk Invitational
Cross Country Course

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions
Schmucker Art Gallery

More information 
about the Gallery.

10:30 a.m. Reunion Class Photos
North Steps of Pennsylvania Hall
Class of 2021 at 10:30 a.m. 
Class of 2016 at 10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. *Class of 1961 Lunch and Social
Glatfelter Lodge 
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. *Homecoming Tailgate
TBD
Everyone welcome!
1:00 p.m. Football vs. Carnegie Mellon
Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium
1:00 p.m.

VIP End Zone Reception (By invitation)
Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium
This invitation-only reception, during the football game, honors members of the Cupola Society, Benefactors Circle, and Visionary Gettysburgians. Enjoy sideline views, festive fare, and great company as we celebrate your leadership and commitment to Gettysburg College while cheering on the Bullets together.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Center for Public Service Anniversary Open House
249 N. Washington Street

4:00–6:00 p.m.

*Beer Garden Social hosted by Class of 2016, 2021 and BOLD (Burgians of the Last Decade)
Plank Beer Garden
Enjoy fall food and drinks. Open to all. Host Provider Event.

6:00 p.m.

Field Hockey vs. Muhlenberg
Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium

Sunday, October 18

TimeEvent
12:00 p.m.12:00 a.m. Musselman Library Open
Musselman Library