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Our holistic approach to learning blends challenge and opportunity, empowering students to learn deeply, lead boldly, and live purposefully.

At Gettysburg College, learning doesn’t stop when class ends. Here, learning is a way of life. Through the Gettysburg Approach, students experience a truly holistic education that connects rigorous academics with real-world opportunities for growth. Whether in the lab, on the field, or out in the community, Gettysburgians learn to think critically, lead confidently, and turn their passions into purpose.

Celebrating the legacy of the Majestic Theater in downtown Gettysburg as it approaches its centennial celebration this fall.

Through rigorous academics, faculty mentorship, and hands-on research from Gettysburg to national laboratories, Adib Kabir ’26 has transformed his passion for physics into purpose, emerging as a scholar ready to push the boundaries of quantum research beyond Gettysburg.

The Majestic Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a star-studded performance and gala that showcase the theater’s enduring role as a cultural hub and gathering place for the Gettysburg community.

At Gettysburg College, learning means doing. Throughout the year, our students pursue countless hands-on opportunities that build the enduring skills graduate schools and employers look for in college graduates.

From dynamic fellowships and internships to student-faculty research, experiential learning at Gettysburg College abounds in our classrooms, laboratories, recital halls, and immersive locations, such as nearby Washington, D.C.

Explore seven ways our students are cultivating career-ready skills:

Through site visits, research, and reflection, the Eisenhower Institute’s Building America transportation programs enable students to explore the legacy of the interstate system and the new movement to rebuild more connected, equitable cities.

Over the past 15 years, the Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) has empowered Gettysburg College students and alumni to lead with purpose through transformative programs, outdoor experiences, and personalized coaching.

Gettysburg College’s new communication studies major and minor enable students to develop enduring skills they’ll need to thrive in their careers and graduate studies.

Why major or minor in communication studies at Gettysburg College?

Faculty and staff of Gettysburg College’s East Asian Studies Department: Prof. Yoko Nishimura, Prof. Junjie Luo, Academic Administrative Assistant Kathy Ambrose, and Prof. Jing Li.

East Asian Studies Prof. Yoko Nishimura has taught at Gettysburg College for seven years and was recently granted tenure.