New Student Orientation will be held from Wednesday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 26th.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
* Sessions where parents and families are welcome to attend are marked with an asterisk.
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Move-In, East and West Quads New students move into their residence halls. |
* 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Information Tables for Families, Tent on Breidenbaugh Lawn, Corner of N. Washington and Lincoln Street. Gettysburg College parents and select offices will be available to answer questions, give directions to afternoon events, and share information about Family Weekend. Some language assistance will be available. |
* 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
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Departments Open Across Campus, Various locations |
* 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Student and Family Lunch, Servo Dining Center New students and their families are invited to attend lunch in Gettysburg’s dining hall, affectionately known as “Servo”. |
* 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Hospitality and Information for Families, CUB Lobby Gettysburg College parents are available to answer questions, give directions to afternoon events, and share information about Family Weekend. |
* 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Families of Student-Athletes Welcome Session – Winter and Spring Teams, Bream Gymnasium Families of Winter and Spring Student-Athletes are invited to attend a Department of Athletics Welcome Session. The coaching staff will be available, and there will be brief remarks from the Athletic Director. Families are encouraged to have lunch in the Dining Hall beginning at 11:00 AM. Families of fall student-athletes: the information shared in this meeting is the same information that you received when your student-athlete arrived on their move-in day. If you are returning to campus for Opening Day, it is not necessary to attend this session again. |
* 12:00 PM |
| Just for Students: 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 Orientation Leader & Resident Assistant. • Your Orientation Group assignment is posted on the door of your room. |
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM |
| Just for Parents and Families: Transition to Gettysburg College, CUB Ballroom This opening session, specifically for parents and family members, will offer insights on the Gettysburg College student experience, understand how Gettysburg interacts with students and parents, and determine how best to support their student’s growing independence. |
* 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM |
| Sibling Social, CUB Junction & Lobby This open house session is for siblings and family members of the Class of 2027 and new transfer students. It is a great opportunity to get out of the heat and relax. There will be snacks, board games and crafts for siblings as parents will be attending an information session, and new students will be meeting with their orientation group. Please note this is not a daycare service; there will be limited supervision at this event |
1:00 – 3:00 PM |
| 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. |
* 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Opening Convocation Ceremony, Pennsylvania Hall Lawn, North Side, Beachem Portico All students and families will attend the formal welcoming ceremony for the Class of 2027 and other new students. The Faculty Processional will begin at 3:55 p.m . |
* 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Farewell to Families, Alumni House Lawn Students and family members will reconnect following Convocation to say goodbye while enjoying some light refreshments on the Old Quad (lawn between the Alumni House and Schmucker Hall). |
* 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Student Dinner with Orientation Group, Servo |
Starting at 5:45 PM |
| Distance Dinner (by invitation), Mason Dixon Distillery – 331 E. Water St. Buffet dinner for families traveling from a distance of more than 300 miles. Registration required. New students will attend their class dinner in Servo |
* 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| First Building and 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. Commuter students will attend a session specifically for commuters. |
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Rita’s Social with OSAGL, Stine Lake & CUB Patio | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Thursday, August 24, 2023
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast with Orientation Group, Servo | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM See Navigate for assigned time. |
| Living in Our Community: Welcome from the Vice President for College Life, CUB Ballroom
The Class of 2027 and new transfer students will receive a welcome from Anne Ehrlich, Vice President for College Life. Students will be dismissed from this session to meet with their First-Year Seminar class or attend the New Transfer Student Programs. |
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
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New Transfer Student Programs, CUB 260 |
9:20 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Small Group Discussion with First-Year Seminar, Various locations – see Navigate for details. A facilitated small group discussion led by your First-Year Seminar (FYS) instructor about what it means to be a member of the specific FYS course and the Gettysburg College community, getting connected (floor, faculty, staff, etc.), exploring new ideas to learn – courses and activities, taking care of self, etc. |
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Topical Advising Information Sessions, Various locations – see Navigate for details. Students have the opportunity to hear from select majors and programs about what their academic plans will look like, should they choose to pursue that area of study. Students whose academic interests are outside of these areas are welcome to attend the “Navigating the Gettysburg Curriculum” session or use the time for other needs. |
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM & 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Lunch with Orientation Group, Servo | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM See Navigate for assigned time. |
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Individual Advising Sessions, Various locations – see Navigate for details. *Music major students with a double major meet with advisor in the other major during this time. Music majors and minors will meet with their music advisors on Friday, August 25. |
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Explore Gettysburg Events,Various locations – see Navigate for details. Students can participate in these optional events when they are not meeting with their advisor; more information about what events are happening and their locations can be found in Navigate.. |
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Go Green, Gettysburg!, Stine Lake Gettysburg values conservation and various organizations both on and off campus are doing their part to ensure we lower our carbon footprint. Stop by the Eco-Fair to learn what you can do at Gettysburg to help make the college and surrounding region more sustainable. This event will feature music, fun activities, food, and some animal guests from a local nature preserve! Come with an old T-shirt and learn how to transform it into a tote bag or headband. |
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Work On Campus: Student Employment Session, Science Center 200 Thinking about working on campus? Have questions? This session will cover the complete process of searching for a job, applying, and filling out the necessary paperwork to be hired. |
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Dinner with Orientation Group, Servo Students will attend dinner with their Orientation Groups in order to assemble for the First-Year Walk . |
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM See Navigate for assigned time. |
| First-Year Walk, Christ Chapel & Town of Gettysburg The Class of 2027 and new transfer students will gather for an introduction of the First-Year Walk. After remarks from President Iuliano, all students will line up to begin the walk. Faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community members will escort the new students through the streets of historic Gettysburg. This Gettysburg College tradition, initiated by a student in 2003, commemorates the same journey taken by college students and community members in 1863, when they walked to the cemetery to hear President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address. |
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Explore Gettysburg Events, Various locations – see Navigate for details. Optional events students can participate in; more information about what events are happening and their locations can be found in Navigate. |
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Outdoor Movie with OSAGL, Penn Hall North Lawn. | 9:30 PM |
Friday, August 25, 2023
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own, Servo | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| GIV Day (Gettysburg Is Volunteering), CUB Ballroom and various locations throughout town.
By registration only. GIV Day is the first opportunity for you to engage in the local community. Participants will learn about social justice issues while connecting with classmates, upperclass students, and members of the Gettysburg community. To participate, students had to indicate interest on their Dashboard. Confirmed attendees will receive more information via email. |
7:45 AM – 1:30 PM |
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Explore Gettysburg Events, Various locations – see Navigate for details. |
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Lunch on Own, Servo | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Additional time to meet with your Faculty Advisor (if needed), Various locations. All Music Majors meet with their Conservatory Advisors, Various locations.This is additional time for students to meet with their advisor or First-Year Seminar instructor. Music majors should meet with their music advisor during this time. |
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Some music appointments may extend later. |
| Living in Our Community: Striving for Inclusion & Creating Belonging, CUB Ballroom At Gettysburg, we value and strive for inclusive excellence. This effort is expected of all Gettysburgians and it is believed that when a concerted effort is made by every member of our community it will result in a sense of belonging for all. This session will give you an overview of what is expected of you as a Gettysburgian, what you may see and experience throughout the year, and shares some of the resources available to you. |
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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Dinner in Orientation Groups, Servo |
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Living in Our Community: Monologues,CUB Ballroom |
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Explore Gettysburg Events, Various locations – see Navigate for details. Optional events students can participate in; more information about what events are happening and their locations can be found in Navigate. |
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Late Night on Stine Lake with OSAGL, Stine Lake | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Saturday, August 26, 2023
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own, Servo | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Living in Our Community: The “How To” of Getting Along, CUB Ballroom
Students will be introduced to the many relationships that they will encounter on campus and learn practical ways to build these relationships and address conflict when it arises. They will hear from peers and staff resources and learn the “ABCs of Constructive Dialogue.” |
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Lunch wth Orientation Group, Servo |
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Field Day, Memorial Field An opportunity for new students to come together in their residence hall groups and bond through team building activities and games. Wear your building colors and come out for a fun Field Day! |
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Supersmash Brothers Ultimate Tournament,CUB Junction An alternative option for students not participating in Field Day |
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
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Living in Our Community: Small Group Follow Up, Various locations |
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM |
| Choir Open House and Auditions,Schmucker Hall, 2nd Floor Drop in to meet current singers and get information; auditions available during that period - sign up for a 10-minute appointment at Schmucker 212. More information can be found here. Please note that you must select a time that does not conflict with your assigned Living in Our Community or dinner timeslots. Additional audition times are available through Tuesday, August 29 |
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Dinner with Orientation Group, Servo |
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| “Experience Gettysburg”, Majestic Theater, Carlisle Street This presentation will give you a glimpse of everything Gettysburg has to offer. It’s up to you to get involved, but we’d love to show you how! Hear stories and experiences from upper-class students |
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Explore Gettysburg Events, Various locations – see Navigate for details Optional events students can participate in; more information about what events are happening and their locations can be found in Navigate. |
8:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Midnight Madness with OSAGL, Bullet Hole & Stine Lake | 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM |
Looking Ahead
| Date | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, August 27 | Choral Auditions, Schmucker 214 Sign up for a 10-minute slot at Schmuck 212; additional information can be found here. |
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Pathways Meeting, CUB Ballroom Mandatory introductory meeting for all students who have signed up for the Guided Pathways. |
4:00 PM | |
| Catholic Mass, Christ Chapel | 5:00 PM | |
| Monday, August 28 | First Day of Classes | |
| Choral Auditions, Schmucker 214 Sign up for a 10-minute slot at Schmuck 212; additional information can be found here. |
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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| Tuesday, August 29 | Choral Auditions, Schmucker 214 Sign up for a 10-minute slot at Schmuck 212; additional information can be found here. |
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday, September 8 | Last Day to add/drop course or change grading option to S/U | |
| Wednesday, September 13 | Activities Fair, Stine Lake & CUB Ballroom | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |