at Eckerd College
General Housing Facilities Area Information Arrival Information Host Institution
Tel: 1(727) 864-7820
E-mail: spe@ELS.edu
- Learn to kayak, canoe, sail or paddleboard at the waterfront
- Sunbathe, relax in a hammock or dolphin watch at the waterfront beach
- Take a dance or yoga class at the fitness center
- Play and watch basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and baseball
- Visit two of the USA's top beaches only minutes away
ELS Center Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on weekends and holidays
Internet & E-mail Access
- Wi-Fi available in ELS Center
General Facilities
- Baseball field
- Basketball court
- Cafeteria
- Center is handicapped accessible
- Classrooms are handicapped accessible
- Computer lab
- Fee for parking at Host Institution
- Free parking at Center
- Gymnasium
- Library
- Music practice rooms
- Soccer field
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Wi-Fi
Students enjoy the beautiful safe wireless waterfront campus of Eckerd College and have free access to campus facilities including the library, fitness center and computer lab. The campus offers sports facilities including lighted tennis courts, covered outdoor and indoor basketball courts, beaches for sunbathing and volleyball, lighted soccer fields and a waterfront boathouse facility for kayaking and paddle boarding. The sunsets are breathtaking.
Housing Facilities
Homestays in the area (Homestay)
- Single occupancy rooms
- 14 meals per week
- Most homestays are within walking or biking distance from the center
Eckerd College Campus Residences (Student Residence (on campus))
- Each double occupancy room has a private bathroom, two beds, desks, closet, cable TV, and internet access
- Linens are provided
- Rooms are cleaned weekly
- Self-service laundry machines are available for a small fee
- Married couple rooms may be available if both parties meet the requirements
- 19 meals per week (full board on weekdays and half board on weekends)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in the ELS Center. There are designated outdoor on-campus spaces for smoking.