Gettysburg College

Since its founding in 1832, the College has upheld a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts and sciences in all their breadth and depth. On a beautiful campus in a world-famous town, 2,600 students from more than 35 states and 40 countries discover their intellectual passions through an intentional goal-based curriculum focused on developing skills in effective communication, integrative thinking, multiple inquiries, and global citizenship. There are no bystanders here. Students prepare for leadership through experiential learning opportunities, faculty- and student-led research, an extensive career network, and countless cocurricular, service, and off-campus study activities. Gettysburg College challenges students to “Do Great Work,” but what exactly does that mean? We believe that a successful Gettysburg student will find ways to answer the following questions:

What will you do?
At Gettysburg, students are encouraged to explore 68 highly rigorous academic programs, finding new and interesting ways to connect disciplines and using our goal-based curriculum to their advantage. They benefit from our 9:1 student-faculty ratio, small class sizes, research opportunities, and special programs. Outside the classroom, they are actively engaged in more than 120 different clubs and activities. Whether they are presenting their research at a national conference or to their friends in the Skeptical Chymists Club, scoring a try for the rugby team, playing violin in the symphony orchestra or with a professor at Carnegie Hall, exploring in service with Habitat for Humanity, or even organizing a brand-new club or event to share their unique interests with countless others, Gettysburg students never miss an opportunity to get involved. How will Gettysburg’s campus, with its ample and accessible resources, positively influence your education? What will you do in and outside the classroom to develop into the talented and passionate student Gettysburg is known for?

What will inspire you to be Gettysburg great?
Over 150 years ago, the world was changed at Gettysburg, and an entire nation was inspired by greatness. That history resonates with everyone on this campus. It’s part of who we are and what we value. Unique opportunities await Gettysburg students through the Eisenhower Institute, Center for Public Service, Garthwait Leadership Center, Sunderman Conservatory of Music, G.R.A.B. experiential education program, First-Year Seminar Program, academic and social Honor Code, and more. Go ahead, study abroad with nearly 60% of our student population in one of our 100 programs worldwide, or add your name to our extensive list of Kolbe Fellows and Fulbright Scholars. Which Gettysburg opportunity will inspire you to achieve greatness?

How will you work for change?
Gettysburg students find purpose and direction in their educational experiences. We aim to graduate students who are equipped and inspired to change the world in big, ingenious, creative, and compassionate ways. From our extensive career development service to our personalized advising and pre-professional and graduate school preparation and support, our students get what they need to be successful after Gettysburg. Maybe you’ll join a career immersion trip to Los Angeles to learn from Gettysburg alumni in the entertainment industry, or maybe you’ll bring a speaker series on women’s rights to campus through your fellowship at the Eisenhower Institute. Maybe you’ll organize a trip to your home country with other Gettysburg students to discuss local issues with a global view. Will you take on an externship or internship program? How will you take advantage of our extensive alumni connections to enter your next step and work to make an impact?

Every Gettysburg student finds their own way to answer these questions and create a unique and personalized experience that helps them reach their goals. If you’re ready to attend a school with actively engaged learners who want to make a difference in the world, we’re ready to help you do great work.