Garrett College

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About Us

Garrett College, situated in the scenic mountains of Western Maryland, is a two-year, accredited college offering associate degrees for transfer or career advancement, credit-bearing certificates, and non-credit continuing education courses.

Given our impressive location, nature becomes the perfect backdrop for our two signature programs, Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Education, and Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology. Our mountains, forests, lakes, and whitewater rivers have become more than recreational activities; they have become classrooms for students enrolled in these programs.

Garrett College offers degree, transfer, and certificate programs that prepare students for careers and/or further study in the following areas: Addiction Counseling, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering Transfer, Sports Management, Teacher Education, and more!

Through the College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Garrett offers non-credit career training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials in Allied Health, Construction and Building Maintenance, Manufacturing and Transportation, business solutions, personal interest courses, and more.

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Events

Knots and Hitches for Everyday Use
Knots and Hitches for Everyday Use
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
  • Garrett College will be the host site for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour! Join us Saturday, October 11, 2025, for an night of outdoor films.
  • Saturday Oct 11, 2025
2025 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon
2025 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon
  • The Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon is a three-hour top rope competition hosted by Garrett College OLA students.
  • Sunday Oct 12, 2025
All About Mushrooms - Personal Interest Course
All About Mushrooms - Personal Interest Course
  • ?Join us for a workshop with Dr. Cory Heyman, owner of Mighty Yough Farms, to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms!
  • Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Wilderness Survival Skills Course
Wilderness Survival Skills Course
A History of Building Deep Creek Lake Course
A History of Building Deep Creek Lake Course
  • ?Join us for this photo-centric course, where you'll learn about the origins of Deep Creek Lake, the largest economic engine in Garrett County.
  • Tuesday Nov 4, 2025
Joan Crawford Lecture Series: Energy Resources of Garrett County: A History of (Almost) All-of-the-Above
Joan Crawford Lecture Series: Energy Resources of Garrett County: A History of (Almost) All-of-the-Above
  • Join us on Wednesday, November 5th, at 6:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center for our Joan Crawford Lecture Series (JCLS).
  • Wednesday Nov 5, 2025
Classic Holiday Workshop
Classic Holiday Workshop
  • Create the perfect holiday decor for yourself or as a gift with this Holiday Workshop, where you’ll hand-paint your own holiday-themed ceramic, and can choose b
  • Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Joan Crawford Lecture Series: An Evening Abroad
Joan Crawford Lecture Series: An Evening Abroad
  • Join us on Wednesday, November 19th, at 6:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center for our Joan Crawford Lecture Series.
  • Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Ski and Snowboard Clinic
Ski and Snowboard Clinic
  • After this 3-hour skills clinic, you’ll be able to hit the slopes with your tine-tuned skis and boards!
  • Monday Dec 1, 2025