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The First-Year Dashboard will open on Wednesday, May 18, at 10 a.m. This online checklist provides Gettysburg College with information that will help us prepare for your arrival. You will receive email communication about the Dashboard and can check back here for more information!
The Orientation experience at Gettysburg is designed to help new students get acclimated to their new “home” through programming related to academics, student life, and the transition to college. Orientation begins with students’ participation in their first formal event as Gettysburgians—Opening Convocation. The days that follow are full of additional programming to help students chart their course at Gettysburg College.
Go to the First Year Dashboard

Orientation schedule
Orientation is a five-day, comprehensive program of events designed to connect first-years with their classmates, faculty, and the broader campus community. The Orientation schedule includes the First Year Walk, GIV Day, and other programs that introduce new students to Gettysburg College.
Orientation at-a-glance

Orientation Traditions

First-Year Seminars

Getting settled