Signature Programs
Our Signature Programs are designed to immerse students in dynamic, hands-on experiences that ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and build real-world skills. By pairing our rich regional environment with forward-thinking academic initiatives, we give students the freedom to apply classroom theories to authentic, high-impact challenges—preparing them to lead with confidence in college and beyond.
Chesapeake Bay Studies
Bay Studies is our signature environmental and experiential learning program. By using the watershed as a living classroom, this week-long, immersive program allows students to step away from traditional classes to explore the region’s history, ecology, economics, and culture.
In Celebration of Books
At Gunston, we believe in the transformative power of language and the study of writing as a craft. For nearly three decades, our In Celebration of Books program has been a revered campus tradition, bringing writers of national, regional, and local prominence directly to our students.