Garrett College

Coordinates: 39°33′40″N 79°20′32″W / 39.56111°N 79.34222°W / 39.56111; -79.34222
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Garrett College
Former names
Garrett Community College
Motto in English
Experience. Explore. Excel.
TypePublic community college
Established1967
PresidentRichard MacLennan
Undergraduates900
Other students
4,000
Location
McHenry
,
Maryland
,
USA

39°33′40″N 79°20′32″W / 39.56111°N 79.34222°W / 39.56111; -79.34222
NicknameLakers
AffiliationsMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference
Websitewww.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 and Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology.

References

  1. ^ "Md. Higher Education Comm. approves name change for Garrett Community College". The Daily Record. 24 April 2002.
  2. ^ Tilghman, Mary K. (2010). Frommer's Maryland and Delaware. Wiley. pp. 218–219. ISBN 978-0-470-58248-0. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)


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