Camp Arifjan (E967)

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. With a student body that spans the globe, UMUC has a headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, to support students in Europe and the Middle East. At UMUC, everything is designed to offer you MORE, so you can start, continue, and finish your education without interruption.

Office Hours	Library Services
Contact Information	Testing Services
Directions and Parking	Advising
Computer Labs	Additional Site Information

Office Hours

Fri-Wed, 0800-1800
Open U.S. holidays

Contact Information

TEL: DSN 318-430-1375
FAX: CIV +00-965-389-1375
E-mail: arifjan@ed.umuc.edu

ASG-KU
AFRD-KU-Education Center
ATTN: UMUC
APO AE 09366

Directions and Parking

The UMUC office is located in the base education center.

Computer Labs

UMUC does not provide a computer lab at this location; however, the U.S. military provides a computer lab with access to the Internet and the lab hours are contingent upon the education center.

Library Services

Thousands of journal articles and e-books are available for you at the convenience of your fingertips, just visit www.ed.umuc.edu/library. For personalized assistance, please contact a librarian at www.umuc.edu/library/help/ask.shtml.

Testing Services

Placement tests for English and math courses and proctored exams for distance education courses are available through your local UMUC office. Please contact the field representative to schedule an appointment.

Advising

Emphasizing a personal approach to education, the UMUC academic advising staff is always available to assist you in developing a personalized plan of study. You may contact an advisor directly at DSN 314-370-6762, CIV +49-(0)6221-378347 or meet with an advisor when one visits your area. To learn when an advisor will be visiting your community, please check the advising schedule.

Additional Site Information

Camp Arifjan is an installation with in the Area Support Group of Kuwait and provides housing and services for personnel stationed in Kuwait for long durations. Camp Arifjan is the support installation for OIF and provides many amenities in comparison to other installations in Kuwait. The base provides permanent support facilities for American troops in Kuwait, replacing temporary facilities that have been used since the Gulf War. Facilities include: post exchange, pool, MWR facilities, a fitness center, Internet café, beauty and barber shops, post office, laundry services, movie theater, Taco Bell, Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, and many other vendors.

Last updated: 7 May 2008