Welcome to Residence Life!

On behalf of the Office of Residence Life, I welcome your participation in our residential community here at Garrett College. The Office of Residence Life strives to provide Garrett College students with a safe and enjoyable living environment conducive to academic success, community development, and personal growth. We endeavor to develop a sense of community and citizenship among residents living in the halls as well as teach students about the rights and responsibilities of living in a community. We accomplish this by promoting respect, empowering students to positively affect the community, advocating and adapting to the changing needs of students, and providing programs and experiences to compliment their academic and personal goals. Please take some time to explore our website as it provides helpful information about our staff and programs.

Best wishes for a productive and successful year!

Kate Heiser
Coordinator of Residence Life

You have a choice!
Garrett College offers our students a choice in residence housing. Both halls are close to campus with a lit walkway to the main campus - just a two-minute walk.

Do you have more questions? Contact our Residence Life Office at 301-387-3164 or by email at housing@garrettcollege.edu.

Download the 2012-2013 Housing Application

Garrett Hall Residents: What to Bring
Laker Hall Residents: What to Bring
Items NOT PERMITTED in campus housing

Application Process

Students requesting residence hall accommodations are required to complete the Housing application and return it with the $20 non-refundable housing application fee. Apply early. Students will receive a confirmation letter from the Residence Life Office following the receipt of their application.

Room Assignment Process

Residence hall room assignments are made on a first-come, first served basis, according to the date the $20 non-refundable housing application fee and completed housing application are received.

Housing Contracts for fall semester are available to sign after your application has been accepted and are mailed from the Residence Life Office at that time.

Students are ready to be assigned to a residence hall room when the Residence Life Office receives all four items listed below:

· A completed housing application
· The $20 non-refundable housing application fee (approval needed before student receives a contract)
· A signed Housing Contract for the academic year requesting housing with the $200 damage deposit
· Registered for classes

Fall semester room assignments are mailed to students beginning in July and continue until the residence halls open in September.

Remember, the Residence Life Office must have received confirmation for all four items listed before a student will receive a residence hall room assignment.

Cancellations

Students may cancel their residence hall application at any time BEFORE they have signed the Housing Contract. After a student has signed his/her Housing Contract, he/she is advised to read their contract carefully before canceling.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Residence Life Office, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541.

Apartment-Style Housing

Laker Hall is an apartment-style housing option for students. The units offer furnished living rooms, bedrooms, and a full kitchen with refrigerator and stove. Each unit will house four students with either single or double occupancy bedrooms.

Traditional-Style Housing

Garrett Hall is a traditional style housing option. Students who choose to live in Garrett Hall must have a meal plan since there is no kitchen facility located in the residence hall. Each bedroom is double occupancy and has a bathroom that connects to the adjoining double occupancy room.

* Housing fees and meal plan prices posted are for 2011-2012 only. Room selection and availability subject to change.

Laker Hall

Laker Hall, complete with lounge, is a 120 bed complex allowing students to live in apartment style units. Meal plans are available for an additional fee.

Two Bedroom
Two bedroom, two bath units house four students (two per bedroom) and are equipped with a fully furnished kitchen and living room. Requires a security deposit of $200 and a signed housing contract. Housing fee per student is $5,192 for two semesters.

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Four Bedroom
Four bedroom, two bath units house four students (one per bedroom) and are equipped with a fully furnished kitchen and living room. Requires a security deposit of $200 and a signed housing contract. Housing fee per student is $6,165.00 for two semesters.

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Add Meal Plan (optional for Laker Hall)

• 10 Meal Plan - $1,980
• 12 Meal Plan - $2,240
• 16 Meal Plan - $2,590

Garrett Hall

Garrett Hall offers traditional suite style rooms with 2 students per room. Each furnished room is equipped with a microwave and mini-fridge. The main floor of Garrett Hall provides a recreation lounge for meetings and socializing, as well as laundry facilities and vending area.

Housing in Garrett Hall requires a security deposit of $200 and a signed housing contract. The signed housing contract is for two semesters and includes your choice of required meal plan, see below.

• Double Room + 10 Meal Plan - $5,160.00
• Double Room + 12 Meal Plan = $5,420.00
• Double Room + 16 Meal Plan = $5,770.00

Garrett College offers a variety of living arrangements to suit any student’s lifestyle and budget. We hope this information helps you make an informed decision on which residence hall is right for you.

To investigate other housing options, contact landlords directly. Check local newspaper listing for additional rentals.

Local Newspapers
The Republican (Oakland)
The Cumberland Times-News (Cumberland)

Local Real Estate Agencies
A & A Realty - 301-387-4700
Coldwell Banker - 301-387-6187
Railey Realty - 301-387-5528

For off-campus housing, Garrett makes no judgment as to the quality of the housing accommodations. Individual students are encouraged to look carefully at housing options before entering into occupancy agreements. Garrett is not responsible for the safety or living conditions of the housing students select.