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Parent Relations
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations seeks to ensure that the relationship between Gettysburg College and you, its parents and families, is positive and enduring. The Parent Relations program involves parents and families in meaningful opportunities that will connect you to your student’s Gettysburg experience and strengthen the College through your participation and support.
Parent Relations offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including summer Send-Off gatherings, International Parents Orientation, Opening Day events, Family Weekend, and off-campus regional events. Parent Relations also sends communications created specifically for parents.
All parents of current Gettysburg College students receive:
In addition, Gettysburg College parents are welcome at all athletic contests, performing arts events, and large campus events, including Family Weekend.
Family Ambassador
Opportunities
Gettysburg College has a long tradition
of promoting parent engagement, and we hope that you, too, will be actively involved in the College’s programs. The following opportunities are coordinated by the Parent Relations program.
Parents Leadership Council
The Parents Leadership Council (PLC) comprises Gettysburg College’s most committed parents who value and provide resources that sustain and enhance top-
notch academic and co-curricular programs while strengthening the College’s reputation. Members are leaders in financial support, ambassadorship, and a number of activities that make a beneficial difference for Gettysburg College students.
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www.gettysburg.edu/parents
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The Sentinel (monthly e-newsletter tailored for your student’s class year, September–May)
Gettysburg (Gettysburg College’s magazine for alumni, parents, and friends)
Bullet Points (Alumni Relations’ monthly e-newsletter for alumni, parents, and friends)
Invitations to regional events