Opening Day, August 24

Orientation runs from Wednesday, August 24, 2016- Sunday, August 28, 2016.  Please note that this is an evolving document and may change before you arrive. Please check back often for updates!

The Bookstore will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Learn more about Gettysburg Bookstore rewards here!

 

* 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Move-In East and West Quads

New students move into their residence halls.

 

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

G-Tech West Building

G-Tech, technical support for Gettysburg College students, will be available to address any technology and television related questions and concerns. 

 

* 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Information Tables Breidenbaugh Hall North Lawn, Lincoln Avenue

Stop by and learn about services the College and the Borough of Gettysburg offer. Open a bank account with PNC, or speak with representatives from Career Development, and talk with a representative from the Dining Center. You can also visit the College Bookstore or Bed Bath & Beyond tent for items to make your new room more comfortable.

 

* 9:30am. - 11:30 p.m.
Hospitality & Information for Parents and Families First-Year Quads and Breidenbaugh Lawn
Stop by our hospitality site locations and chat with current Gettysburg College parents. Get your questions answered, pick up a campus map, connect with parent resources, and refresh with water and cookies.

 

* 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Student and Family Lunch Dining Center

New students and their families are invited to attend lunch in Gettysburg’s dining hall, affectionately known as “Servo”.

 

* 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family Weekend Online Registration, CUB Lobby

 

* 12:00 p.m.

Athletes and Families Welcome Session Bream Gymnasium

Winter and spring student athletes and their families are invited to attend a Department of Athletics Welcome Session in Bream Gymnasium at 12:00pm.  The coaching staff will be available and there will be brief remarks from the Director.   Families are encouraged to have lunch in the Dining Hall beginning at 11:00 a.m. Fall athletes will most likely be in practice or meetings, but families of those students are welcome to attend if they return to campus for Opening Day.  

 

12:45 p.m.

Transfer Student Assembly & Course Advising Plank 110

 

1:00 p.m.

Orientation Group Assembly Stine Lake

This session for all new students will provide information about expectations during Orientation, an overview of the family welcome session, and details about Opening Convocation. It is also an opportunity to begin learning about living with a new group of people.  Students will assemble in orientation groups to meet their First-Year Team (Orientation Leader & Resident Assistant). Your Orientation Group assignment is posted on the door of your room.

 

* 1:00 p.m. Parents as Partners College Union Ballroom

This session is for families. New students will meet with their orientation groups at this time (see above).  This session will help parents anticipate the Gettysburg College student experience, understand how Gettysburg interacts with students and parents, and determine how best to support their student’s growing independence.      

 

* 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sibling Social Junction

This open house session is for siblings and family members of the Class of 2019. It is a great opportunity to get out of the heat and relax. There will be ice cream, board games and a balloon artist. At the same time, new students will be meeting with their orientation groups and parents will be attending an information session.  Please note this is not a daycare service; there will be limited supervision at this event.

 

* 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hospitality & Information for Parents and Families, Stine Lake Gazebo

Stop by our hospitality site locations and chat with current Gettysburg College parents. Get your questions answered, pick up a campus map, connect with parent resources, and refresh with water and cookies.

 

* 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Campus Resources, various locations across campus

Parents may wish to visit various offices on campus to learn more about what resources and opportunities are available to their student, as well as learn about how offices may work with parents throughout the year.  All of these offices are staffed and open for regular business hours of 8.30am – 5pm, with some closing for lunch from 12pm – 1pm.

Academic Advising, College Union Building, second floor

GRAB (Gettysburg Recreation Adventure Board), the Den, The Jaeger Center

Eisenhower Institute, 157 N. Washington Street

Campus Recreation, Jaeger Center

Musselman Library, Library

Department of Public Safety, 51 W. Stevens Street

Women’s and LGBTQA Resource Center, Apple Hall first floor

Garthwait Leadership Center, GLC Office, Plank Basement

Center for Career Development, Gazebo 

 

* 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception for Families, Norris-Wachob Alumni House

Enjoy refreshments and social time with other Gettysburg families and College staff at the beautiful Alumni House, home of Alumni and Parent Relations.

 

2:30 p.m.

Dress for Opening Convocation, Residence Halls

Students will return to their rooms to dress for the ceremony. This is a formal event; please wear business casual attire. 

 

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Campus Tour for Transfer Students

 

* 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

185^th Opening Convocation Ceremony Pennsylvania Hall Lawn, North Side, Beachem Portico

All students and families will attend the formal welcoming ceremony for the class of 2020. This is a formal event; please wear business casual attire. The Faculty Processional will begin at 3:55 p.m.  This event will be live-streamed.

 

* 5:00p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Farewell to Families Alumni House Lawn

Take some time to say goodbye to your family while enjoying some light refreshments on the Old Quad (lawn between the Alumni House and Schmucker Hall).

 

6:15 p.m.

Dinner for the Class of 2020 Dining Center

6:15 - 7:45 pm
Dinner for Transfer Students
The Junction
Invitation Only.

 

*6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Distance Dinner (by invitation) Gettysburg Hotel

Buffet dinner for families traveling from a distance of more than 300 miles. Registration required. New students will attend their class dinner in Servo. 

 

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

First Floor Meetings Various locations

The First-Year staff and representatives from various campus departments will present information on expectations of living in the residence halls, relationships with Facilities staff, and safety.  First, students will meet as a building and then break into floor groups to discuss their community expectations for the year.  

 

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Social Junction and Commons, College Union Building

Come hang out with your classmates while enjoying Rita’s Italian Ice and dancing to music.

 

* Families are invited to events marked with an asterisk

Events, Times, and Locations may change