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College in McHenry, MD. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Winter Semester 2026-2027 runs Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
4 entries Dec 22 → Jan 21, 2027
Winter Semester 2026-2027 Relevant now
Jan 27 → Mar 22, 2027
Spring 2027 A Subterm
Jan 27 → May 18, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Mar 31 → May 12, 2027
Spring 2027 B Subterm
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B L P S B
BSU Black Student Union, a student organization focused on cultural awareness and community. L
Laker Café The main dining facility located on the McHenry campus.
Laker Hall The primary on-campus residence hall for students.
Lakers The official mascot and collective term for Garrett College students and athletic teams. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
9 details
Blackboard The learning management system used for online course materials and assignments.
CARC Community Athletic and Recreation Center, housing the gym, pool, and fitness facilities.
Garrett College Alert The emergency notification system for weather-related closures and campus safety.
GIEC Garrett Information Enterprise Center, a facility for business incubation and technology.
GPAC Garrett Lakes Arts Festival / Garrett Performing Arts Center.
Laker Card The official student identification card used for campus access and meal plans.
Laker Portal The central online hub for students to access grades, schedules, and financial info.
laker_caf Laker Café
STEM Building The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics building. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Winter Semester 2026-2027 runs Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 6 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from Garrett College
Garrett College Basketball Court Named for Gibson The college's basketball court was officially named in honor of a coach who spent 36 years with the men's basketball program.
Sep 23, 2026
Read More Garrett College Announces Summer Graduates Eleven students earned degrees and certificates during the summer 2026 term.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Garrett College Celebrates 54th Commencement The college held its 54th commencement ceremony, graduating 154 students.
May 16, 2026
Read More Garrett College Continues Tuition Freeze for 7th Straight Year The Board of Trustees approved keeping in-county tuition at $99 per credit for the 2026-27 academic year.
Jan 6, 2026
Read More Garrett College utilizes Regroup emergency notifications for closings, delays, and emergencies. Garrett College utilizes Regroup emergency notifications for closings, delays, and emergencies.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Garrett College
JCLS: Built for Adventure: The Science of Strength, Mobility, Recovery, and Longevity for the Adventure Athlete September 30, 2026
A Joan Crawford Lecture Series event focusing on the science of physical performance for adventure athletes.
Transfer Day October 12, 2026
An event for students to explore transfer opportunities to four-year institutions.
JCLS: What George and Meshach Saw: The Presettlement Flora and Fauna of Garrett County October 15, 2026
A lecture on the historical natural environment of Garrett County.
Duo Sorolla October 17, 2026
A musical performance featuring Duo Sorolla.
Midterm Sip & Snack October 20, 2026
A student event providing refreshments during the midterm period.
Radio King Orchestra October 24, 2026
A performance by the Radio King Orchestra.
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