Garrett College
| Garrett College | |
|---|---|
| Motto in English | Experience. Explore. Excel. |
| Established | 1967 |
| Type | Public community college |
| President | Richard MacLennan |
| Undergraduates | 900 |
| Other students | 4,000 |
| Location | McHenry, Maryland, USA 39°33′40″N 79°20′32″W / 39.56111°N 79.34222°WCoordinates: 39°33′40″N 79°20′32″W / 39.56111°N 79.34222°W |
| Former names | Garrett Community College |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball |
| Nickname | Lakers |
| Affiliations | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference |
| Website | http://www.garrettcollege.edu |
Garrett College is a two-year college located in McHenry, Garrett County, in far western Maryland. Established in 1967 as Garrett Community College, it opened its doors in 1971, and took its present name in 2002.[1] Taking advantage of its scenic surroundings and nearby Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Ski Resort and the Adventure Sports Center International, Garrett College offers an unusual Associate's Degree in Adventure Sports.[2] It also offers Associate's in Electrical Engineering, Juvenile Justice, and Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology.
References
- ^ "Md. Higher Education Comm. approves name change for Garrett Community College". The Daily Record. 24 April 2002.
- ^ Tilghman, Mary K. (2010). Frommer's Maryland and Delaware. Wiley. p. 352. ISBN 978-0-470-58248-0.
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