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.
Sessions will begin in late May and run through early August 2025.
The schedule of events and registration links can be found below. Please monitor this page for session information and registration links. Invitations will also be sent via email.
| Session | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction & Dashboard | May 20 | 7pm | Resources |
| Accommodations Process | Jun 2 | 7pm | Resources |
| Guided Pathways & Co-Curricular Advising | Jun 4 | 7pm | Resources |
| Understanding Financial Aid & Billing | June 9 | 7pm | Resources |
| Meet & Greet- International Student Services | June 10 | 10am | Resources |
| Preparing for Course Registration- Part 1 | June 16 | 7pm | Resources |
| ASCENT Outdoor Pre-Orientation Program Information Session | June 18 | 7pm | Resources |
| Introduction to Navigate | June 23 | 7pm | Resources |
| First-Gen Information Session | June 25 | 7pm | Resources |
| International Student Panel: Transitioning to Life in the U.S. | July 2 | 10am | Register here |
| Preparing for Course Registration: Part 2 | July 9 | 7pm | Register here |
| Preparing for Course Registration: Part 2 | July 14 | 12pm | Register here |
| Residential Experience | July 17 | 7pm | Register here |
| Student Employment | July 23 | 7pm | Register here |
| Advice to My First-Year Self: How to Successfully Transition to College | July 29 | 7pm | Register here |
| International Students: Preparing for Your U.S. Arrival | July 31 | 10am | Register here |
Future session topics include:
- Countdown to Move-In: Packing, Move-In Day & Orientation
- Student-only Mixers
Resources
General
- US News & World Report’s U.S. Higher Education Glossary: Click to learn more about higher education terminology.
- Student Accessibility and Accommodations: Click to read more about our accommodations request process.
Academic
- First Year Advising and Registration Guide: Students and parents are strongly encouraged to review this before and while navigating the course selection process.
- Understanding the Curriculum: Click to learn more about the components and requirements of the curriculum.
- Major and Minor Check Sheets: Click to view the required courses for each major and minor.
Financial
- Please see the Resources from the “Understanding Financial Aid and Billing” session above
Logistical
- 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.