All College Houses are open for all upperclass student to apply. The College House program, including the supervision of House Leaders, is overseen by Gray Reid, Residential Life Coordinator for Residential Education. Questions about the College House program can be directed to Gray Reid.
2025-2026 College House Descriptions and Contacts
Welcome to Art House, a haven for art enthusiasts and creative souls alike. Art House is a unique and captivating space that celebrates the beauty, expression, and diversity of artistic endeavors. At Art House, we believe in the transformative power of art, its ability to challenge perspectives, and its capacity to connect people across borders and backgrounds. Whether you are an avid art collector, a budding artist seeking inspiration, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of creative expression, Art House welcomes you to experience a world where art transcends boundaries and enriches lives.
The Blue Note Jazz House is a unique community of students who both perform and appreciate jazz music. The Blue Note works in tandem with their affiliated club, Jazz Appreciation Society (JAS), to promote music, specifically jazz, throughout the Gettysburg College campus and surrounding community. The house is also closely related to the jazz program offered at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music. The only criterion for living in the house is participation in a college musical ensemble. By working with JAS and the Sunderman Conservatory the Blue Note provides performances, speakers, organized trips to local jazz concerts, and other jazz related events in order to facilitate interaction with music in a social and intellectual setting.
Appleford Inn is the historic home to the Civil War Era Studies (CWES) House, the residential component to the academic minor program focused on the study of the Civil War Era. Our community is made up of CWES minors, members of the Pennsylvania College Guard reenactors club or the Civil War Club, or those who are interested in the Civil War. Read more about Civil War Era Studies.
The mission of the Diaspora House is to promote, educate, and foster cultural diversity awareness of African diaspora, meaning the communities throughout the world that are descended from the historic movement of peoples from Africa. D-House works closely with the Office of Multicultural Engagement and other campus groups.
Education House strives to foster an appreciation for education, and helping others. The house promotes a quiet, academic atmosphere that allows students to work, but also aids on building connections and comradery between the residents. Students are diverse in their academic studies; however, they share a common belief that having an education is critical in life. The purpose of the house is to be a vehicle for students that want a career in educating others whether in a tradition or alternative setting. The house works closely with the Education Department of the college, and also the community of Gettysburg through after school programs.
Our mission is three-fold:
- To use food and agriculture as a catalyst to explore the connection between environmental issues and social justice issues and better understand our ability and responsibility to fuel the just sustainability movement.
- To experiment with different methods of living a more sustainable lifestyle with the goal of making sustainable living in today's world accessible to all.
- To create, educate, and support a community of socially and environmentally conscious individuals through experiential learning and direct engagement with the values of sustainable living.
Our goals include: increase awareness and further the appreciate of different kinds of music; discuss the history and roots of a variety of musical styles; discuss the cultural importance of music in society; share new and effective ways to practice; and reflect on the effect of different types of performances.
Hillel serves spiritual, cultural, and social needs for Jewish students and also provides a living environment that welcomes all students on campus who are interested in Jewish life and culture. The group strives to build a close-knit community among Jewish college students while reaching out to the non-Jewish college community.
NEW LOCATION for 2025-2026: 209 N. Washington St., Apts 1 & 2
Humor House aims to provide a fun, humorous, positive and lighthearted atmosphere to students of all backgrounds. We foster an atmosphere of self-expression and creativity that many students find attractive and refreshing. The house also provides a stable base for the Gettysburg Improv Club and Shots in the Dark, the show troupe affiliated with the club.
The International House (IH) strives to create an international presence on campus through social activities and debates on campus hosted by the IH. The majority of the students living in the house are international, but US students are more than welcome in the house. The house will provide rich opportunities for students to explore different cultures.
The Language House is a vibrant and immersive space for students passionate about learning about languages and delving deep into the cultures from which they were founded. This unique residential house attracts learners who are eager to transcend traditional classroom boundaries to actively practice and enjoy the subject they are studying. The heart of the Language House is the communal kitchen and dining area, where the aroma of international cuisine constantly fills the space. Here together the students gather to share meals while conversing exclusively in the language they are studying. One of the most cherished aspects of the Language House is the sense of community. Friendships blossom over late-night study sessions, collaborative projects, and weekend outings. The supportive environment encourages residents to step out of their comfort zones, making mistakes and learning from them, all while surrounded by peers who share their passion and commitment. The house is a microcosm of the world, a place where language and culture intertwine to create a rich tapestry of learning and living. It is a home where students don't just learn a language—they live it.
The mission of Latinx House is to create a space that will diversify the community and let all students feel welcomed and supported. Here students will learn that differences are celebrated and not rejected. Students not of Latinx origin will be able to gain a new perspective on a group of people who currently are the largest minority in the United States and are quickly becoming a majority.
The residential area will house students passionate about our four pillars of Social Justice, Multiculturalism, Globalization and Inclusion. Each year the focus/theme of the house will be reflective of the group's application of these four pillars. Aligned with the Office of Residential Education's College House placement process, this will be highly selective group of students. Preference is given to students that have demonstrated engagement with the pillars or seeking to enhance their college experience through the living learning model, becoming change agents for the Gettysburg College community and beyond.
Four Pillars of the Mosaic House:
- Social Justice
- Multiculturalism
- Globalization
- Inclusion
The house has the goal of providing a space for all students who seek to explore a living environment that focuses on community gatherings, prayers, cultural events, and creating a community for anyone who wishes to explore the Islamic religion.
QHouse raises awareness about social justice issues, queer life on campus, and LGBTQ issues at Gettysburg and in the world at large. In order to create an atmosphere not only of equality, but also one of safety, QHouse maintains an open room for any student who may feel threatened because of their perceived gender/sexual orientation/identity, race, faith or lack thereof, or any other reason.
Gettysburg College offers substance-free housing through the RISE program (Respecting Individual Student Expectations about alcohol). RISE is designed to help students connect with alternative social programming that focuses on implementing on and off campus substance-free programming, building student relationships, and healthy lifestyle choices. Students who choose participate in this program make a commitment to maintain a living environment which promotes and respects healthy lifestyle choices. Learn more about the RISE Program.
NEW LOCATION for 2025-2026: Lamp Post
The STEM House is a residential component that enhances the undergraduate student experience for science majors at Gettysburg. STEM House serves as an incubator for budding scientists and provides a common space for connecting ideas outside the classroom and hosting visiting lecturers and researchers.
Each year, eight students live in the Writing House, where they are exposed to a diversity of visitors, speakers, and activities. Students meet regularly with professors and professional writers who are interested in expression, both how it is realized and how it is received. Specific activities include dinners with nationally known writers, readings, and field trips to cultural events. The goal of The Writing House is to bring together students who share a common interest in writing. The forms of writing are varied, and include journalism, writing science, writing history, fiction writing, poetry writing, creative nonfiction, and dramatic writing.