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
Sun-Fri, 0730-1800
Closed Saturdays
Open U.S. holidays
Contact Information
TEL: DSN 318-430-1375
FAX: CIV +00-965-389-1375
E-mail: arif@europe.umuc.edu
ASG-KU
AFRD-KU-Education Center
ATTN: UMUC
APO AE 09366
Directions and Parking
The UMUC office is located in the Education Center in Zone 1, Bldg. 159, Room 116. The Education Center is located directly across the street from the chapel.
Computer Labs
Open everyday 0800-2000
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: 17 November 2011