In order to provide the most convenient and comprehensive training experience possible, GPSTC offers on-site lodging in our 253-room barracks. We offer both standard and premium room options on a first-come, first-served basis.
Barrack check-in will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. All students are required to check in no later than 9:00 p.m. on their first night of stay. Any student who arrives on campus and has not officially checked into the barracks through the GPSTC Front Desk by 9:00 p.m. will not be given access to barrack lodging for that night.
Students must check out no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day of departure. Students must vacate/move out of their room and return the key to the Student Services desk by 8:00 a.m. on the last day of class. A $50.00 fee will be charged for late check-outs.
The use of the GPSTC barracks is for students and eligible instructors only. No spouses or guests are permitted, unless they are also actively attending a GPSTC event.
All forms of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are prohibited on state property except for use in training activities under the direct supervision of a Course Coordinator. All forms of gambling are prohibited on state property. Smoking (including the use of vapor e-cigarettes) is permitted in designated areas outside the building. Tobacco chewing, dipping and spitting is regarded as an outdoor activity.
Standard Rooms
GPSTC’s standard barracks rooms provide a convenient and cost-effective lodging option that allows students to focus on their training objectives. Each standard room is double or triple occupancy and features a bathroom and a television. Students may choose to lodge as a single occupant in a standard room on a space available basis for a fee.
Premium Rooms
Our premium rooms are single occupancy and boast a queen-size, hotel-quality memory foam bed, wireless internet, satellite TV, bathroom and a mini refrigerator. Effective December 1, 2019, the fee for Premium Rooms will be $40 per night.
Student Amenities
While at GPSTC, students have access to a full gym and remodeled weight room, ATM, and laundry facilities.
Eligibility & Fees
Students employed by a state, county, or municipal public safety agency that attend training courses are not charged for standard double or triple occupancy barrack rooms. Students who are attending basic certification are not charged for standard double or triple occupancy barrack rooms. Basic students must lodge in a double or triple occupancy capacity (as assigned), and do not have the option for private or Premium rooms. Employees of federal agencies, out-of-state agencies and private sector organizations, must pay for lodging. The following rates apply:
| Barrack Room Type | Eligible Personnel | Non-Eligible Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (double occupancy) | Free | $15 per night |
| Standard (triple occupancy) | Free | $15 per night |
| Standard (single occupancy, space available) | $15 per night | $30 per night |
| Premium (single occupancy only) | $40 per night | $40 per night |
What to Bring With You
To make the most of your stay in the GPSTC barracks, you should bring an alarm clock and toiletries. GPSTC provides standard pillows, linens and towels. Phones are no longer available in the barracks. Emergency phones are located on each floor. Lockers are provided for personal items and valuables.
Barracks Check-In/Check-Out
Barrack check-in starts at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Students must check in no later than 9:00 p.m. on their first night of stay. Check-out time is 8:00 a.m. on the day of departure.
Personal Belongings
All personal belongings must be secured in the wardrobe provided, unless the student is physically present in the room. Students in classes longer than one week must lock up personal belongings in the wardrobe provided, or take them home over the weekend.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.