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Commencement Questions?
Answers to most questions can be found on these web pages. Questions about degree requirements and diplomas may be directed to the Office of the Registrar. Please contact the Bookstore directly for questions about regalia.
Other questions? Contact the Commencement Committee at commencement@gettysburg.edu
Campus services
Bullet Hole Commencement Hours
Friday, May 13, 2022: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bookstore Commencement Hours
Friday, May 13, 2022: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Commons Café Commencement Hours
Friday, May 13, 2022: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2022: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Serving continental breakfast and grab and go lunch items.)
Information - CUB Desk Commencement Hours
On campus, call x6300
Off campus, call 717-337-6300
Friday, May 13, 2022: 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2022: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Students will be able to enter the CUB with their IDs at any time.
The John F. Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation and Fitness Commencement Hours
Ortenzio Fitness Center
Friday, May 13, 2022: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: Closed
Bullets Pool
Saturday, May 14, 2022: Closed
Musselman Library Commencement Hours
Friday, May 13, 2022: 9 a.m -6 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 9 a.m -4 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2022: Library closed
Special Collection and College Archives (Musselman Library) Commencement Hours
Friday, May 13, 2022: 1 p.m -5 p.m.
Schmucker Art Gallery Commencement Hours
Friday, May 13, 2022: 10 a.m -4 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 10 a.m -4 p.m.
Transportation
Gettysburg College Transportation Services is operating normally. Reservations should be made 72 hours in advance of travel. Transportation Services is following the CDC masking recommendation for public transportation travel, and all travelers are required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth while in a College vehicle.
Tips for the Commencement ceremony
- Set up a predetermined location to meet your graduate after the ceremony for family photographs, to meet friends, etc.
- Bring rain gear.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Bring binoculars.
- Wear sensible shoes. High heels may sink into the grass.
- Wear a hat.
- Wear layers. It could get hot; it could cool down very quickly.
- Give yourself a full hour to find a seat and get settled. It's exciting to watch the preparations.
- The seating for Commencement is on flat ground. Please don’t expect to get great photographs. Three photographers will capture the awarding of your student's diploma from different angles. We encourage you to sit back and enjoy the moment.
- Most of all, celebrate and enjoy this achievement with your graduate—congratulations!