Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College requires a minimum of 32 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Gettysburg College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Gettysburg College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Gettysburg College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 82% of students who start college at Gettysburg College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Gettysburg College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Gettysburg College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Gettysburg College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Gettysburg College

When choosing a major, Gettysburg College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Gettysburg College.

Student Designed Majors

Gettysburg College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gettysburg College

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Does Gettysburg College Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ Gettysburg College does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Gettysburg College Have An Online Program?

✅ Gettysburg College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Gettysburg College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Gettysburg College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Gettysburg College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Gettysburg College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Gettysburg College Require Internships?

❌ Gettysburg College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Gettysburg College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Gettysburg College

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Gettysburg College Library

The main library on campus is the Musselman Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Gettysburg College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Gettysburg College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Washington University, Columbia University and University of Pittsburgh

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Johns Hopkins University

•Optometry with Pennsylvania College of Optometry Human Resources with Rutgers University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Gettysburg College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Gettysburg College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Gettysburg College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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