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Education

Garrett College

 
 
Offering a diverse program of credit and non-credit courses ranging from adventure sports to cybersecurity, Garrett College is an accredited two-year community college located in McHenry, Maryland, overlooking Deep Creek Lake, a four-season resort destination in the heart of scenic Western Maryland. The main campus is approximately 15 miles south of I-68 on U.S. 219. The College also has three outreach centers located in the towns of Accident, Grantsville, and Oakland.
 
As a living and learning environment, Garrett College is the first community college in Maryland to offer residential living on campus. Garrett’s 900+ students benefit from their supportive relationships with faculty, partnerships with area businesses, and a STEM-savvy curriculum. In keeping with the demands of the global market, its programs promote practical skills and workforce readiness. 
 
Garrett College has articulation agreements with Frostburg State University, the University of Maryland University College, and West Liberty University for specific programs of study. In addition to the articulation agreements, Garrett College maintains alliance agreements with Franklin University, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the University of Maryland University College, and West Virginia University.