Campus Life

What facilities are available to me?
The campus is situated on 35 acres on the True Blue Peninsula. It is a state-of-art facility including:
the Founders Library, a 45,000 square foot, completely electronic library designed specifically to meet the needs of the digital educational world of the 21st Century
a new Pathology/Microbiology Building, which houses two student laboratories, as well as 14 clinical laboratories
brand new computer/video wired classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories
a 17,000 square foot Student Center, which houses a cafeteria/food court, offices for student organizations, a fitness center, lockers and showers and many more amenities.
10,000 square feet of new space for the expanding Clinical Skills Department
the Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation (WINDREF) which draws the attention of researchers from around the world, and works in collaboration with Rockefeller, Harvard, Johns Hopkins and other American and British universities
over 100,000 square feet of new residence halls

Housing

Where will I be living?
All entering students must live on campus. There is a wide range of dormitories: from the traditional dorm rooms, two to a room, to suites with different arrangements of single and double bedrooms. All of the newer dormitories have central air conditioning and washers and dryers for laundry. Options range from private studios with kitchens to six-student suites with kitchens. All students have access to in-suite or communal kitchens and laundry facilities. Upperclassmen who wish to remain on campus enter a lottery system. Off-campus housing is widely available and ranges from apartments to homes. The Housing Office will assist students with their choices.

Student Life

Who will my classmates be?
St. George's University is actively committed to maintaining an international student body. Although the majority of students are from the United States, an increasing number are from the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

What kind of non-academic student support services are available?
The Office of Dean of Students serves as a focal point for student academic and non-academic support services. In addition to working with the Department of Educational Services, the Dean of Students serves as a support for all student non-academic issues. The 20+ student organizations, including the very active Student Government Association which has representation on the Faculty Senate Committees, are all supported by the DOS. The DOS also serves as the Chair of the Student Non-Academic Affairs Committee, the Orientation Committee, and many other student-centered organizations. In addition, the University Health Services has a separate Student Counseling service which has trained professionals and trained peer counselors, and a Health Clinic for students' use.

Are there any sports facilities available?
There is a fitness center in the Student Center with weight and exercise machines, male and female locker rooms, and new tennis and basketball courts. Students also enjoy the University Soccer Team, a University Cricket Team, and many opportunities to participate in cricket, soccer, track, badminton, volleyball and American football on an unofficial basis.

Grenada

Will I be safe in Grenada?
Living in Grenada is safer than in most cities and suburban areas of the world. Although there is some petty crime associated with the relatively small number of tourists, St. George's University has enjoyed a long and safe relationship with the community and the peoples of Grenada. Students complete their preclinical training in the clean, safe, tropical environment of our newly built campus on Grenada's True Blue peninsula.

What documents will I need to travel to Grenada?
For the most part, a valid passport is required to go to Grenada. However, American citizens may enter with a birth certificate and driver's license.

What is the language of Grenada?
English is the uniformly recognized and spoken language.

What is the Grenadian climate like?
Throughout the year, the temperature is 80-85°F during the day and 68-75°F at night. January through June tends to be dry. During the months of July to December, the air is humid and short, torrential showers are frequent. The island has the good fortune of lying outside the hurricane belt.

What if I need to receive medical care?
Medical care in Grenada is not equivalent to that found in the United States and the United Kingdom, although the University maintains a health clinic for the members of the St. George's University community. It is wise to have a thorough physical examination before beginning studies in Grenada.

How do students dress?
You will live in casual summer clothing for classroom study and campus life, and be required to wear the traditional white coat or lab coat during laboratory sessions and during clinical work in the hospitals.

What kind of favorite items should I bring with me?
American, British, and an occasional surprise from other countries are found, but "goodies" are generally very expensive in Grenada, so if there is a food or toiletry item you cannot live without, stock up on it and bring it with you.

Will I be able to use my small appliances in Grenada?
Because Grenada historically developed as a colony of Great Britain, the electrical supply on the island is of the type used in England, namely 220 volt, 50 Hertz. Therefore, adapters and power converters are needed.

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