To position itself for its future, Gettysburg College continues to enhance the student experience each academic year with exciting new initiatives.
In October 2024, the College was pleased to announce upgrades to the West Quad residence halls, Plank Gym’s lower level, and the College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom. Plank Gym’s lower level will be ready for use by the Spring 2025 semester, while residence halls will be renovated over a two-year period, beginning this spring. The CUB Ballroom project is currently in its planning phase.
“These spaces will provide exciting opportunities to further foster the community that is at the heart of the Gettysburg College experience,” said Vice President for College Life Anne Ehrlich. “Whether it’s hanging out with friends in a fresh new lounge in West Quad, attending a performance or panel discussion in the modernized Ballroom, or meeting new people when they stop to grab a snack and drink in Plank—all of these spaces are designed to help students make the personal, social, and academic connections that will help them thrive.”
Paul Hall, Rice Hall, and Stine Hall in the West Quad will see necessary upgrades, while gaining more collaborative spaces to build community. Renovations include accessible entrances, new patios and pathways, open-concept lobbies, increased function and privacy amenities in bathrooms, new HVAC systems, and upgraded finishes and furniture.
By the Spring 2025 semester, Plank Gym’s lower level will include an eatery and bar, with an outdoor social space opening after spring break this in March. This social venue is open to all Gettysburgians, and the outdoor space can be reserved.
Design discussions for the CUB Ballroom are still underway. Renovations will include upgrades to existing finishes, furniture, building systems, and technology.