Campus Facilities, Offices, & Services
Athletics
Thaddeus Moore, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, ext. 7243
Athletic Facilities
Thaddeus Moore, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, ext. 7243
All Washington College athletic facilities (except athletic fields) are available to currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff, and, on a restricted basis, to those who purchase membership through community access programs.
Athletic Fields
Use of the athletic fields is for varsity teams only. Absolutely no golf or other unauthorized use will be allowed on these fields. The Director of Athletics must approve non-varsity use of these fields. Unauthorized use can result in a campus citation for each person involved. Damage to the fields as a result of unauthorized use will be the responsibility of the person or persons found using that field, including bills for all necessary repairs.
The Recreation and Intramural Fields are located on the far northwest corner of the campus, next to Kent Crossing Apartments and Route 291. These fields are available for club sports, recreation sports, and general use, weather permitting. The fields may be reserved through Steve Kaneshiki, Coordinator of Campus Recreation, (410) 810-8307
Cain Athletic Center
Athletic Department, ext. 7231
The Cain Athletic Center and Johnson Fitness Center are open for scheduled classes, scheduled team practices and athletic contests, and supervised recreational activity. Contact Thad Moore, ext. 7243, for use of the Hall of Fame Room, Penny Fall gym, and Cain dance studio.
The Benjamin A. Johnson Fitness Center (JFC)
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday: 6 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Hours are reduced when College is not in session. Monday–Friday: 7–9 a.m., 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 4–6 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday: closed. Closed all holidays
TBA, Director of Sports Performance, ext. 7234
The Johnson Fitness Center Desk, ext. 7256
Weight Room, ext. 2658
The JFC is open for scheduled classes, recreational activity, and intercollegiate team practices seven days a week. The facilities available in the JFC include locker rooms, saunas, a three-lane jogging track, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, batting cages, lacrosse nets, two racquetball and two squash courts, a dance studio, and a strength and conditioning room featuring lifetime fitness upright and recumbent bicycles, ellipticals, steppers, treadmills, and universal equipment, Keiser Spin Bikes, Jacob’s Ladders, Hammer Strength Plate loaded machines, combo racks, and free weights.
The Casey Swim Center
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7–9 a.m., noon–2 p.m., 5–7 p.m., Sunday: 1–5 p.m.
The Casey Swim Center is open for scheduled classes, intercollegiate team practices, and recreational activity seven days a week. Everyone who presents an ID to use this facility must obey all posted regulations as well as specific instructions given by lifeguards or Swim Center staff. Those needing to take a swim test for using school boats should come to the Swim Center during scheduled recreational swim hours.
Schottland Tennis Center
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9–11 a.m., Wednesday and Friday: 7–11 a.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.–noon
Contact Constantine Ananiadis, ext. 7259, to schedule additional playtime.
The Schottland Tennis Center is open for scheduled clinics, recreational activities, and intercollegiate team practices seven days a week. The facilities include eight tennis courts, locker rooms, and a clubhouse. Players must provide their own rackets, balls, and non-marking tennis shoes.
The Lelia Hynson Boating Park
Hours: Monday–Friday: 2:30–6 p.m., Saturday–Sunday: noon–5 p.m.
Benjamin Armiger, Director, ext. 7242
The Lelia Hynson Boating Park offers such activities as sailing, kayaking, and rowing. The park is open for scheduled classes, team practices, and recreational activity seven days a week, weather permitting. The above hours are general; specific hours are posted each semester. Students wishing to take out College boats must first pass a swim test administered at the Casey Swim Center. To arrange a swim test, contact Kim Lessard at ext. 7241.
For information about the use of the Lelia Hynson Pavilion in the Boating Park, contact Ben Armiger (ext. 7242) and then Student Engagement (ext. 7146) to clear the event on the Student Activities Calendar.
Varsity Athletics
Washington College offers 18 intercollegiate programs at the varsity level within the guidelines outlined by membership in Division III of the NCAA and the Centennial Conference. Students interested in a particular sport should contact that sport’s head coach. The names of individual coaches can be found on the Athletic Department website. Intercollegiate varsity sports for men include baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming, and tennis. For women, varsity sports include basketball, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. There is also a co-ed varsity sailing team and a co-ed varsity trap and skeet team.
Standard of Behavior at Athletic Events
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the expectations for student behavior and College policy at all campus social and athletic events. Rudeness, belligerence, and intoxication will not be tolerated. Alcohol is not allowed at any athletic event. Students who do not conduct themselves in a proper manner will be subject to disciplinary action.
Recreational Sports and Activities
The Recreational Department focuses on intramural competition as well as leisure activities that promote the College’s surrounding environment. The department’s goal is to create exciting and enjoyable activities that emphasize and educate Washington College students on the art of living a healthy lifestyle. Lifetime wellness is an essential component of the Recreation Department’s philosophy, and Recreation staff helps motivate and support students interested in lifetime wellness.
Intramural activities promote friendly competition and provide students with a healthy escape from classroom stressors. Yearly intramurals may include flag football, badminton tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, Futsal, racquetball, ultimate Frisbee, table tennis, and kickball. Recreational fitness classes offer a variety of free fitness options with top-notch instructors. Students can enjoy aerobics, Pilates, yoga, Zumba, meditation, and several other classes that challenge the mind, body, and soul.
The Washington College Club Sports Program, under the auspices of the Recreational Sports Program, promotes student participation in a variety of physical and athletic activities and gives students the opportunity to engage in the sport of their choice at various skill levels. The program emphasizes student leadership and involvement and provides non-varsity competition in several sports. Students interested in starting a sports club that is not currently active should contact Steve Kaneshiki, ext. 8307; skaneshiki2@washcoll.edu.
With the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay close to campus, recreational boating and fishing are favorite options for Washington College students. The College’s Boating Park on the Chester River provides opportunities for a variety of water activities, including kayaking, canoeing, sailing, crabbing and, fishing.
Campus Offices
Campus offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except where noted.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Miller Library, Second Floor, Office of Academic Skills
Alex Yates, Disability Access Specialist, ext. 5799
Disability Services, a part of the Office of Academic Skills, provides information, support, and accessibility accommodations for individuals with disabilities on campus. Accessibility accommodations are provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Amendments Act (ADA AA) of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are a student with disabilities and you would like to request accommodations, please review and follow the Accommodation Request Process found on the Disability Services webpage. Students are encouraged to request accommodations as early in the semester as possible to ensure timely access to programs and facilities. If you need assistance with the process or have any questions or concerns, please contact Alex Yates, Disability Access Specialist, at ayates@washcoll.edu.
Bookstore and Campus Shop
Casey Academic Center, Gallery
Hours: TBD
ext. 7749
Bursar/Business Office
Casey Academic Center, first floor
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Jenny Hutton, Director of Accounts Receivable, ext. 7171
Student IDs must be presented for all transactions. For more information regarding the Business Office and how you can pay on your student account, visit our website.
Career Development
Rebecca Corbin Loree Building
Nanette Cooley, Executive Director, ext. 8505
Lisa Moody, Associate Director, ext. 7427
Georgina Bliss, Assistant Director, ext. 7892
Penny Weintraub, Office Coordinator, ext. 7890
The Center for Career Development offers a wide range of resources, assessments, and services to support students with career exploration and self-discovery. Career Center staff facilitate workshops and programs that help students identify interests, select majors, and gain marketable skills through experiential learning opportunities. In addition to counseling and coaching, career coaches provide assistance with the graduate and professional school application process, résumé development, interviewing, professional etiquette, and networking strategies. Students are encouraged to meet with coaches to define goals and develop an individualized plan that will help to position them for a lifetime of professional success. Participation in the First Year Career Awareness Program is required of all first-year students.
Central Services—Mail, Package, & Print Services
Email: central_services@washcoll.edu
Casey Academic Center, First Floor
Academic Year Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
Central Services receives and distributes intercampus mail and packages for faculty, staff, and on-campus students in addition to processing USPS mail. The department also processes and handles the College’s incoming and outgoing USPS, UPS, and FedEx packages.
Students will be responsible for picking up their mail and packages from Central Services in a timely fashion. Please see our website for the policy on the limit for holding packages. Large packages should be picked up the same day as received.
Students will receive an email from tracking@washcoll.edu each time a piece of mail or package is checked in for them to indicate it is ready for pickup. Please do not come to Central Services to pick up a package unless you have received this email notification.
Only on-campus students are permitted to receive mail and packages at the college’s Central Services facility. Off- campus students must use their off-campus address or a post office address for these items. Please see the Student Mailbox Mass Mailing Policy.
To ensure on-campus student incoming mail and packages are able to be checked in to a student properly, students should notify friends and family of the correct address:
Student Full Name (registered name please, no nicknames)
Washington College
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620-1197
Central Services does not accept student packages until August 1 for the fall semester. Please keep this in mind when ordering or shipping items to be here when you move in. If you ship or order items to be here when you move in, please be sure to pick them up ASAP upon your arrival to campus.
Please check our webpage for items that may not be shipped to the College. We are unable to accept grocery or food deliveries such as Amazon Marketplace, Misfits Market, Hello Fresh, etc. Any perishable item shipped to a student must be picked up the same day as received by the student, as we do not have refrigeration.
Shipping Services
Central Services provides outbound shipping services through UPS, Federal Express, and the U.S. Postal Service. We also accept outbound packages for these shippers that have a pre-paid shipping label. These shippers pick up from the College Monday–Friday. For more information about shipping services, please check our webpage. Individual postage stamps are available for purchase at Central Services. We accept cash, and all major credit cards for services $5 and over.
Copy/Print Center
In addition to providing mail and package services, Central Services offers an in-house print shop for printing, copying, and collating. The Central Services print shop offers poster printing and document folding at competitive pricing. Please email us for all inquiries about print/copy services or visit the department website.
Community Service
Hodson Hall Commons Student Center
Office of Student Engagement, ext. 7752
The Office of Student Engagement offers students and student service organizations a point of contact and other resources for those eager to make a difference in our campus community, the wider Chestertown/Kent County community, nation, and world. The Student Government Association sponsors multiple service opportunities each year, starting with a service project for incoming students during Orientation. The Office of Student Engagement is also available to assist individuals and organizations with planning service projects or exploring other service opportunities. Whether working with children, preserving the environment, feeding the hungry, or brightening the lives of seniors, students will find plenty of opportunities to get involved in the surrounding community.
Counseling Services
Queen Anne House, Health Services, 410-778-7261
By Appointment Only
Roland Jennings, MSW, LCSW-C, Coordinator of Counseling
Counseling Service is located within the Health Services building in Queen Anne’s and offers a range of counseling resources related to college student mental health and well-being, adjusting to college life, or academic success for full-time students during the regular academic year. Appointments can be made at the Health Center or by calling ext. 7261 on campus or 410-778-7261 if you live off campus. There are no charges to enrolled students for office visits with the Counseling staff.
Summer and College Holiday Hours
The Office of Health and Counseling provides clinical and administrative services for currently enrolled full- time students during the academic year only. Health and Counseling Services are open for administrative purposes when classes are not in session (during the summer and College holidays), but clinical care cannot be assured during this time. Students wanting to make an appointment to see a Washington College health or counseling clinician should call the office at 410-778-7261.
During times when classes are not in session, students should seek support from the following resources:
- 911 for Emergencies
- University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown: 410-778-3300
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
- Office of Public Safety (who will refer you for support): 410-778-7810
- For All Seasons Behavioral Health Hot Line (24/7): 1-800-310-727
- Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness: 410-778-5550 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.)
- Sante Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis Team (24/7): 1-888-407-8018
Students needing regular, ongoing, or intensive support will be referred to local providers for additional clinical support.
Dining Services
AVI Fresh Main Office, ext. 7780
Michelle Goodman, Resident Director of Dining Services
michelle.goodman@avifoodsystems.com, ext. 7791
Jeremy Schultz, Executive Chef
jeremy.schultz@avifoodsystems.com
aviserves@washcoll.edu
Located on the second floor of Hodson Hall, the Hodson Culinary Center features an extensive lineup of culinary platforms. Students can experience a diverse menu selection of made-to-order and quick-service selections as well as daily specials at the all-you-care- to-enjoy venue.
The Homestead station offers a rotating menu of comfort food inspired by unique spices and techniques. Roots station features a rich variety of plant-based cuisine that is wholesome as well as exciting. Fusion/ Creates offers wellness selections that incorporate lean proteins, high-fiber starches, and fresh vegetables with custom made to order Omelet station for Breakfast. Create a custom salad at Nutribar with freshly cut greens and vegetables and a variety of your favorite salad toppings. Smoke & Fire showcases slowly smoked chicken, pork, beef, vegetables, salad, or side.
For students with allergies or food preferences, Clarity station provides selections free from the 9 major allergens of peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, wheat, sesame, soy, milk products, and eggs. Trattoria features fresh hand-crafted pizzas. Carvery offers customizable Sandwich station with meats sliced in-house, variety of cheeses, fresh produce, and topped with your favorite sauces. Creating a fresh taste that makes each sandwich special.
Located on the lower level of Hodson Hall, four brand contemporary concepts.
Freshens Fresh Food Kitchen features a variety of grilled flatbreads, freshly tossed salads, deliciously toasted wraps, and globally inspired rice bowls. For those craving a late-night bite, Craft Grill offers all your favorites, burgers, chicken tenders, grilled or crispy chicken sandwich, ultimate grilled cheese, bocca burger, veggie burger, wraps, salads, fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, mac and cheese bites. The GET mobile app ordering is available for this concept. We proudly serve Starbucks at Java George, featuring barista-crafted coffee, specialty drinks, and gourmet teas that pair with our Fresh-to-Go pastries.
Students with food allergies should discuss questions or concerns about specific food items with the chef managers in the Culinary Center. For more information about food allergies, labeling, and preferences, please contact our AVI Fresh Registered Dietitian, Laren Incarnato lincarnato@avifoodsystems.com Gluten-free and vegan options are available upon request.
Hodson Culinary Center Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday
- Breakfast: 7:30 – 10 a.m.
- Continental Mid Meal: 10 – 11 a.m.
- Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Continental Mid Meal: 2 – 4:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday
- Brunch: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Continental Mid Meal: 2:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.
Hodson Commons Hours of Operation
We proudly serve Starbucks at Java George
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Freshens Fresh Food Kitchen
Monday–Friday
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Craft Grill
Monday–Thursday
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The Golden Goose Pub Food
Friday & Saturday
8:00p.m.- 11:45pm
Fresh Market at Sophie’s Café
24-hour access with your Washington College ID card
Meal Plan
All meal plans begin with Saturday brunch and end with Friday dinner when the College is in session. Students entering Hodson Hall must have a valid meal plan or have activated the debit card feature of their Washington College ID. Qualifying students have the option to change their plan. It is the student’s responsibility to make this change in THD prior to the second Friday of the semester. No changes will be approved after the second Friday of each semester.
Dining dollars on all plans will roll over from fall to spring but will need to be used up before the end of the spring semester.
Washington College 2025-2026 Meal Plans
Meal Plan Requirement Waiver Request—Review Process
Washington College affirms the educational benefits inherent in the residential aspect of the undergraduate experience. A meal plan is required of on-campus students to develop a sense of community that arises from table sharing in this environment. Students with disabilities and/or health conditions with medically necessary dietary needs may request meal plan modifications as an accommodation. If the accommodation is approved, these modifications will be provided by Dining Services. If Dining Services is unable to provide reasonable meal plan modifications, the student may be granted an exemption and
released from the meal plan. The student may be partially or fully reimbursed for the meal plan costs, depending on the circumstances. All requests for meal plan accommodations are made through Disability Access in the Office of Academic Skills (OAS). Information regarding requesting accommodation can be found at this link.
The specific process for requesting a meal plan accommodation is as follows:
- The student must complete the Public Accommodation Request Form found at this link.
- Along with the form, the student must provide supporting documentation by having their healthcare provider complete and submit the Accessibility Accommodation Documentation form directly to Alex Yates, Disability Access Specialist, using the contact information below:
Alex Yates, Disability Access Specialist Washington College 300 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620 FAX: 410-778-7884 oas@washcoll.edu
Within five business days of receipt of the form and the supporting documentation, the student will be contacted by email with instructions for scheduling an initial meeting. At this meeting, the student’s accommodation request and documentation form will be discussed and additional information may be requested. The student will receive a decision letter within five business days of the initial meeting.
Food Pantry/George’s Free General Store
The Washington College food pantry (also known as George’s Free General Store) is located in the Goose Nest in the Hodson Commons Student Center. It is supported by community donations and is stocked with non-perishable food and some personal hygiene products.
The store’s motto is 'Take What You Need; Give When You Can.' It is open to all students and campus community members. Visit the website for more information on the store.
Health Services
Queen Anne House, Health Center, ext. 7261; 410-778-7261
Hours by appointment only: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.
Lisa Marx, MSN, CRNP, Director
Tina McCreary, Medical Office Manager
Lori Bunts, BSN, RN
Matthew King, MD—consultant/lab director
Health Services is an on-campus clinic that provides nonjudgmental, holistic wellness and medical care to full-time matriculating students during the regular academic year. We provide a safe space for empathetic listening and inquiry while acknowledging all aspects of a student’s wellness including physical, emotional, academic, financial, spiritual and cultural needs while encouraging self-advocacy. This non-judgmental, holistic care model affirms the dignity of our patients and helps you have a voice in your health care.
Our space is located between the Queen Anne and Caroline residence halls and is staffed full-time by a nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant and a Registered Nurse/Certified Wellness & Nutrition Coach. We share our space with our amazing Counselors and our University of Maryland psychiatry partners join us in clinic, virtually, several days per week. This blended space and healthcare model allows us to address student wellness in one convenient location and allows for collaboration of care and case management when needed.
Appointments can be made at Health Services or by calling 410-778-7261. We do our best to accommodate class schedules, walk-ins and same day needs.
For emergencies occurring when Health Services is not open, contact Public Safety at 410-778-7810, use your OMNI-Alert APP, call 911, or go to the Emergency Department at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown adjacent to the campus and directly behind Minta Martin residence hall. The hospital’s address is 100 Brown Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 or Eastern Shore Urgent Care, an urgent care facility not affiliated with the College, is located at 6415 Church Hill Road, just over the Chester River Bridge in Queen Anne’s County, and can be reached at 410-498-4848. Additional urgent care facilities are located in Middletown, Delaware, and in Easton and Chester, Maryland. These are about a 40-minute drive from campus.
All services at the College Health Center are confidential, and information cannot be released to administration, faculty, parents, etc. without your permission. Students requiring more extensive evaluation, testing, or admission are referred to the local hospital, University of Maryland Shore Medical Center, LabCorp, or Chesapeake Medical Imaging.
For minor illness or injury, contact your Resident Assistant (RA). Each RA has been provided with a first-aid kit and free over-the-counter products like antibiotic ointment, burn cream, band aids, Tylenol and Ibuprofen packets, Benadryl packets and cough drops.
Charges/fees:
There are no charges or out of pocket co-pays for unlimited office visits with the Health or Counseling Centers, as they are covered by the Student Health Fee paid per semester billed directly to your student account and appears as “Mandatory Health Fee”. We do not bill your private health insurance companies for any in house services. However, there are charges for prescription medications if dispensed from the health center, oral/fluid rehydration items, and for lab tests and medical procedures performed in the clinic. If you have any concerns or questions, please discuss with your provider during the visit. These charges will appear on your student account as “Med charges.” Whoever you have given permission to access your student bill in Self-Service will also have access to view these charges. Students may request a statement from our front desk staff that may be submitted to your personal health insurance company or Health Savings account for reimbursement.
To ensure that we serve as many students as possible with the resources available on campus we must make the most of our specialists' time while they are available. Therefore, students will be charged a no-show fee of $25.00 each time you fail to notify us less than 24 hours prior to your appointment. This fee will be billed directly to your student account and appears as "No Show Charge Health Ser.". We understand that there may be extenuating circumstances beyond a student's control, therefore, a student can appeal the fee, in writing, to the Director of Health Services within seven business days after the no-show appointment. All appeals, with any supporting documentation must be sent via email to lmarx2@washcoll.edu.
Students are also financially responsible for the cost of any services performed outside the College Health Center for laboratory or radiology testing or prescriptions that need to be filled at a local pharmacy. These services are billed individually from the associated facility and are separate from any Washington College charges.
Students have a choice of receiving a written prescription to take to a local pharmacy (Walgreens or Chester River Pharmacy) or to purchase prescriptions from Health Services for in-stock medications. We encourage you to inquire about the amount of the charge before medications, tests and/or procedures are given. These charges cannot be refunded after services are rendered. Please discuss your insurance type with parent/guardians and where you may need to go for testing, as required by your insurance, and also what your out-of-pocket copay will be for any prescriptions you have filled at a local pharmacy.
Health Insurance
Washington College requires that all students, including our international students, have health insurance and provide documentation of health insurance annually.
For Students Using Private Health Insurance:
Copies of insurance cards (front and back) must be uploaded into the student health portal, and you must complete a waiver and document your coverage every year at universityhealthplans.com so you are not automatically billed for the College’s student health plan. The College offers a health insurance plan with a limited amount of coverage for accidents and sickness. For more information about these insurance policies or to enroll, visit universityhealthplans.com. The premium for this policy changes annually and is billed to the student’s account.
International students will be automatically enrolled in the college’s student health insurance plan because most international policies do not meet the requirements of the Maryland Insurance Commission for student health plans. These policies may not work or may not be accepted at local medical facilities, in which case, the student would be burdened with paying for medical expenses the incur. Charges for this student health insurance plan will show up on your student bill in Self Service as “SHIP Insurance”
Any student who loses their health insurance during the academic year may purchase the College’s plan by contacting University Health Plans and Health Services to enroll.
Students insured under an HMO, such as Kaiser Permanente, are strongly encouraged to check with their insurance carrier to determine if additional coverage is needed and to investigate the closest locations of testing and dispensing facilities within their network. The closest Kaiser Permanente facility is in Annapolis, Maryland about 1 hour away.
Optional Tuition Refund Plan: As Healthcare Providers, we strongly recommend that you consider purchasing the optional tuition refund plan every academic year as unforeseen circumstances can force you to take a withdrawal from the semester or year. This plan helps to reimburse costs for portions of your educational investment. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hutton P’19’21, Director of Accounts Receivable, located in the Casey Academic Center, 1st Floor, W102-C, P: 410-778-7266, ext. 8.
Responsibilities:
It is the student’s responsibility to give the health care team members complete, accurate and honest information. We understand that many concerns faced by our students can feel embarrassing or leave students feeling vulnerable in the healthcare setting, especially if this is the first time you are navigating a medical appointment on your own. We understand and are here to help. We hear you, we see you, we believe you and we believe in you. We will help you advocate for yourself, so ask questions, seek clarity on things you don’t fully understand, use materials made available for education regarding your own health concerns, show the same respect for the health care team that you expect to receive, be timely, and follow the treatment plan.
Intercultural Student Affairs
Intercultural Center, Minta Martin First Floor
Nicolle Moaney, Director of Student Intercultural Affairs
The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating an inclusive environment essential for all students’ cultural development and academic success. The office’s mission is to provide resources and opportunities to the Washington College community to live, learn, and work in spaces across difference.
With intentionality and focus on inclusion of all identities, but not limited to age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, ability, military service, or any other classification making individuals special and unique, the office will:
- Develop and educate citizen leaders from a cultural perspective and intersectionality lens
- Cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive campus
- Foster intercultural engagement
- Provide opportunities for self-awareness and reflection across difference
Our vision is to create a community in which all people feel valued and valuable for who they are.
The office, which coordinates campus support and programming for the Washington Scholars program, also serves as a support system for historically underrepresented students to foster a sense of belonging, academic achievement, retention, and assist in their leadership development. Additionally, the Director of Intercultural Affairs coordinates the College’s bias incident response protocol.
Public Safety
Cullen Hall, lower level: 410-778-7810
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Department of Public Safety is located on the lower level of Cullen Hall. Public Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Officers conduct foot, bike, and vehicular patrols of the entire campus. The department aids in the enforcement of federal, state, and local statutes as well as Washington College policies. The officers work closely with local and state jurisdictions, and information on criminal activity is shared among agencies when appropriate.
The Department of Public Safety’s responsibilities include basic security for the entire campus, enforcement of all traffic regulations (including vehicle registration), coordination of fire safety programs, access control systems, and distribution of building keys and ID cards.
Public Safety Officers have full authority to enforce all College regulations and policies. All members of the College Community should be aware that failure to comply with a reasonable request of a Public Safety Officer might result in a Washington College campus citation being issued, disciplinary action referral, or a criminal charge in the District Court of Maryland.
For assistance or to report a crime or emergency, dial 410-778-7810 from a campus phone to speak directly with Public Safety personnel. Public Safety Officers will respond to investigate all reports of criminal activity or emergencies. In the event of an immediate medical emergency or clear and present threat, dial 911 (Kent County Office of Emergency Services) or 911 from any campus extension. Officers and/or trained dispatchers are available 24 hours a day to respond to emergency calls. Individuals with hearing disabilities can access the Kent County Emergency 911 service by dialing 911 or 410-778-1241. The Kent County 911 Communications Center is equipped with a TDD service. The Emergency Center will convey your request for assistance to the Public Safety Office.
Anyone needing assistance can access Public Safety services by calling 410-778-7810.
Student Center in Hodson Hall Commons
Office of Student Engagement, ext. 7752
The Hodson Hall Commons Student Center is the heart of student activity on campus. Whether students are looking for a quiet, comfortable place to relax between classes or a meeting place for their club or organization, they can find it in the Student Center. Consisting of five main areas—The Goose Nest, the Office of Student Engagement, The Egg, the Student Government Association offices, and the newly established commuter/veteran’s lounge—The Student Center has something for everyone.
The Goose Nest offers comfortable high-top tables with seating for 48, a 70-inch high-definition television, and a projector screen that shows everything from movies to sporting events. The Goose Nest also features pool tables, ping-pong, and foosball for student use. The Egg, the main performance space in the Student Center, hosts dance parties, movie nights, open mic nights, and much more.
If you have questions about the Student Center or wish to reserve space, contact the Office of Student Engagement at student_engagement@washcoll.edu.
Student Engagement
Hodson Hall Commons Student Center
The Office of Student Engagement sponsors activities and events that support a healthy student social life and enhance the campus community, manages the operation of the Student Center, the Student Events Board, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and offers support to student clubs and organizations. The office promotes and encourages a deep and meaningful co-curricular experience by providing students with opportunities to learn, discover, lead, and grow.
Student Employment
Amy Thonnings, Student Employment Coordinator, ext. 7725
Office of Human Resources, ext. 7260
Business Office, ext. 7251
Students seeking on-campus and off-campus internship opportunities can find the Student Employment link posted on the Career Development job search page. On-Campus Positions can be viewed here.
All Washington College students are required to take two Professional Development Workshops per academic year. The schedule can be found at the Center for Career Development’s webpage.
Employment preference for on-campus jobs will be given to students whose financial aid package includes a federal work-study award.
All student employees who work virtually or on-campus are required to complete an employee Pay Pack. Without exception, these documents must be uploaded into the JobX portal before your first day of work. Working before your documents are received may result in losing your employment. The Pay Pack includes the following:
- Federal I-9 Form
- Federal and State Withholding Certificate
- Authorization for Automatic Direct Deposit
- Acknowledgment of receipt of the following College policies: Confidentiality, Drug, Alcohol, Firearms, and Use of Property
Note: Form I-9 requires a student employee to show proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A list of acceptable documents to complete the form I-9 can be found on the Student Employment website. The Department of Homeland Security requires the items you are uploading for your I-9 form be inspected in person. A staff member of the Student Employment Office must review and verify the I-9 form. At this time, photocopies are accepted for verification.
Student employees must provide a voided check or a direct deposit form from their bank, with the bank’s routing numbers and the student employee’s full account number, for automatic payroll deposit.
Students are paid on a biweekly schedule. Students are required to enter their time electronically into Paycom according to the due date listed on the pay schedule. A payroll schedule that provides pay period ending dates, submission dates, and pay dates can be found on the Student Employment webpage. All timesheets must be submitted at the proper pay period. If the student fails to submit their time by the due date, they are required to submit a manual time sheet to their supervisor immediately. The supervisor will authorize the hours on the manual timesheet and return it to the student. The student needs to submit the time sheets to the Business Office or the Student Employment Office for payment.
Student Employment policies, FAQs, and other information can be found by clicking here.