Robert Packer Housing
Student housing at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Students enrolled in either the Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Care programs start their coursework on the main campus and then complete their studies at the Guthrie Healthcare System Medical Campus in Sayre, PA.
For additional information and questions, contact Judi Brayer, Associate Director of Student Success & Director of Sayre Student Services at jbrayer@commonwealthu.edu, 570-887-4716 (Sayre Office) or 570-662-4818 (Mansfield Office).
Facilities
Optional housing is offered at the Sayre site of Guthrie Healthcare System / Robert Packer Hospital location for our Sayre students.
We offer one floor of co-ed housing, with both single and double rooms. Trained student staff members aid the Director of Sayre Student Services in providing a safe and engaging student experience.
Room dimensions
- Double: 12' 7" x 11' 11"
- Single: 7' 1" x 10' 5"
A small, communal kitchen is available to all students residing at the Guthrie Healthcare System / Robert Packer Hospital location.
An optional meal plan through the hospital cafeteria is available for both on- and off-campus students. Similar to the main campus, monies are put on the student’s ID card at the start of the semester, with purchased items being deducted from the total. The Sayre meal plan is not transferrable to the main campus.
Housing Information
Rates & Fees
Housing Rate
- $3,585 per semester (single or double)
Dining Rate
- $792 per semester
Housing Rate
- TBD
Dining Rate
- TBD
Safety & Amenities
All students studying in Sayre are issued a Guthrie ID badge. This badge allows access to the Education Center building, which is locked 24/7. Students residing on the residence floor will have additional access granted to them. The hospital security office is available 24/7, in case of an emergency. Student staff members also reside on the floor and can be contacted to assist any residential student.
Parking is free to all Sayre students at two designated parking lots located about 1 mile from the hospital campus. Shuttle service is available.
Located within the Education Center, Club Guthrie offers access to a small fitness center, which has cardio equipment, free weights and a universal machine. Mansfield also partners with a local fitness center to provide additional opportunities to the Sayre students. This membership is covered through the Student Services Fee assessed to all students.
Academic classrooms are located in the Patterson Building, adjacent to the Education Center. A simulation lab and radiology classroom are also provided.
Mansfield maintains two computer labs at the Sayre site. Students follow the same procedure as the main campus for printing.
Policies
The Residence Life Handbook has been prepared to help the students understand the residence hall experiences and is modeled after the handbook used on the main campus. Information regarding staff, policies, services and facilities is included for your reference.
Health Sciences Student Government Association
The Health Sciences Student Government Association was established to enhance the welfare and common interest of the students studying at the Sayre Site of Commonwealth University - Mansfield Campus. The main function is to provide programming opportunities to the nursing and health professions students residing and studying in Sayre. Activities and events are funded by a percentage of the monies collected through the Mansfield College Community Services Inc. (CCSI) on a yearly basis. Meetings well held bi-weekly, both in-person and via Zoom. Representatives from all of the three majors doing coursework in Sayre are encouraged to participate.
Additional Resources
Contact
- Mansfield
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206 South Hall
- 570-662-4818
- Send an Email
