Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College requires at least 32 courses to graduate with 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 complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
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.

What Classes Do I Have To 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
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.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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. 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 an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gettysburg College

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Does Gettysburg College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Gettysburg College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Gettysburg College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Gettysburg College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Gettysburg College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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Does Gettysburg College Have An Honors Program?

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Does Gettysburg College Require Internships?

❌ Gettysburg College studets are not required to complete an internship.

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 are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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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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