GETTing College Ready
GETTing College Ready is the virtual summer engagement series for new Gettysburg College students. These events, held virtually, are for incoming First-Year students, transfer students, and their families to learn more about the transition to Gettysburg College, ask questions about upcoming deadlines and processes, and get acquainted with the offices, programs, and opportunities that are available to new students.
The schedule of events and registration information will be listed below when available. Sessions will begin in late May and run through August 2025.
Below is a list of sessions we hosted last summer and expect to offer in Summer 2025:
- Accommodations Process
- Countdown to Move-In: Packing, Move-In Day & Orientation
- Course Registration
- Curriculum Overview
- Financial Aid & Billing
- Guided Pathways and Co-Curricular Advising
- How to Make a Successful Transition to College
- International Student Sessions
- Introduction to Navigate
- Residential Experience
- Student Employment
- Student-only Mixers
Resources
Additional resources will be posted throughout the summer.
- US News & World Report’s U.S. Higher Education Glossary: Click to learn more about higher education terminology.
- Transportation/Shuttles: Click to learn more about shuttles and transportation services to and from Gettysburg.
- Post Office/Mail: Click to learn more about sending and receiving mail on campus.