This project provides funds for the construction of a new student services center (129,367 gross square feet) to support student administrative services as outlined in the Rockville Campus Facilities Master Plan, 2013-2023 (2/16). This project brings together student and administrative services to support the concept of one stop shopping services for students. Specifically, it will include the following campus related functions and activities: Admissions and Registration, Financial Aid, Cashier, Dean of Student Development, Career Transfer Center, Assessment, Counseling, Disabled Student Services (DSS), and Trio program plus support services such as a training facility, storage, resource library and waiting areas. In addition, this building will house the Office of Safety and Security and a new parking department. This project also includes funding for a central plant located in the Student Services Center and funding for a road extension/site improvements related to the building.

Project construction was completed fall 2021. Minor components still in progress.

Currently, these intake functions are fragmented and are insufficiently accommodated: Student Development is located in the Counseling & Advising Building; the assessment program is located in Campus Center; Admissions, Registration and Financial Aid are located in the Student Services Building. Bringing these functions under one roof will be of great benefit to students by increasing the efficiency of the intake operations. Relevant studies include the Montgomery College 2025 Strategic Plan, Collegewide Facilities Condition Assessment (1/23), the Collegewide Facilities Master Plan (1/24), and the Rockville Student Services Center Part 1/Part 2 (5/11).

Funding Sources: G.O. Bonds, and State Aid. Relocation costs and design fees above approximately 7% of estimated construction costs may not be eligible for State reimbursement. The building construction cost per gross square foot equals $341 ($44,159,000/129,367).

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. Montgomery College asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.

Facility Planning: College (CIP #P886686).